2018 Subaru Outback vs 2019 Subaru Outback
Two adjacent model years of the Subaru Outback, side by side. Every figure is a raw NHTSA/EPA count — not normalised by how many were sold.
Side by side: identical recall campaigns (3 each), and 2018 Outback has fewer recorded owner complaints (805 vs 1030). Both carry NHTSA crash ratings, and neither has EPA fuel-economy data in our dataset.
| Metric | 2018 Subaru Outback | 2019 Subaru Outback |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 3 |
| Owner complaints | 805 | 1,030 |
| NHTSA investigations | 0 | 0 |
| NHTSA crash rating | Rated by NHTSA | Rated by NHTSA |
| EPA fuel economy | — | — |
How to read this
- A green check marks the lower raw count — fewer recorded issues, not a declared winner.
- Complaint totals are not normalised by vehicle population; a big-seller shows more of everything.
- Where a rating or EPA record is absent, that is missing data — not evidence of safety.