2020 Subaru Ascent vs 2020 Toyota RAV4
Two suvs from the same model year, side by side. Every figure is a raw NHTSA/EPA count — not normalised by how many were sold.
Side by side: 2020 Ascent has fewer recorded recall campaigns (5 vs 6), and 2020 Ascent has fewer recorded owner complaints (317 vs 626). Both carry NHTSA crash ratings, and both have EPA fuel-economy data.
| Metric | 2020 Subaru Ascent | 2020 Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 6 |
| Owner complaints | 317 | 626 |
| NHTSA investigations | 0 | 0 |
| NHTSA crash rating | Rated by NHTSA | Rated by NHTSA |
| EPA fuel economy | Available | 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.