2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid vs 2022 Subaru Outback
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid | 2022 Subaru Outback |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 74 | 459 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 24 | 385 |
| Investigations | 3 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 38 | 26–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 13,947 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V Hybrid | Subaru Outback |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 255 |
| Electrical System | 22 | 49 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 12 | 23 |
| Engine | 9 | 20 |
| Visibility | 1 | 26 |
| Power Train | 9 | 17 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 10 |
| Lane Departure | 5 | 11 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 25 |
| Battery drain | 0 | 8 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 7 |
2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid
2022 Subaru Outback
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.