2019 Subaru Outback vs 2020 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: 2019 Outback has fewer recorded recall campaigns (3 vs 6), and 2020 Outback has fewer recorded owner complaints (892 vs 1030). Both carry NHTSA crash ratings, and 2020 Outback has EPA fuel-economy data.
| Metric | 2019 Subaru Outback | 2020 Subaru Outback |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 6 |
| Owner complaints | 1,030 | 892 |
| NHTSA investigations | 0 | 0 |
| NHTSA crash rating | Rated by NHTSA | Rated by NHTSA |
| EPA fuel economy | — | Available |
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.