2021 Subaru Outback vs 2022 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 (4 each), and 2021 Outback has fewer recorded owner complaints (291 vs 455). Both carry NHTSA crash ratings, and both have EPA fuel-economy data.
| Metric | 2021 Subaru Outback | 2022 Subaru Outback |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 4 |
| Owner complaints | 291 | 455 |
| 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.