Compare two vehicles

Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.

Vehicle A

Gasoline · 29 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 24 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

Similar activity

Recall counts are similar.

More complaint activity

2019 Subaru Forester

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

2019 Subaru Forester

may cost less to fuel.

Short answer: Forester has more complaint activity, Forester has more severity reports and Forester has the lower fuel-cost estimate. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2019 Subaru Forester 2018 Subaru Forester Difference
Total recalls 3 3 Similar
Total complaints 831 482 Forester has 349 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 35 / 11 / 15 / 1 26 / 1 / 6 / 0 Forester has 29 more severity reports
Defect investigations 0 4 Forester has 4 more investigations
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 535 383 Forester has 152 more communications
Recall completion reports 20 20 Similar
Warranty programs 0 0 Similar
Service campaigns 0 0 Similar
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Apr 15, 2021 Jul 29, 2021 Forester has newer activity
Latest complaint May 16, 2026 May 11, 2026 Forester has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Visibility Wiper
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Electrical System
  • Visibility Wiper
  • Air Bags
  • Unknown Or Other
 Similar focus
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 29 combined MPG 24 combined MPG Different
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,050 $2,500 Forester about $450 less
Safety-rating records 1 1 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2019 Subaru Forester

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had visibility wiper and unknown or other repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2018 Subaru Forester

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had visibility wiper and air bags repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2019 Subaru Forester

  • Visibility Wiper: cameras, glass, wipers, defrost, mirrors
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories

2018 Subaru Forester

  • Visibility Wiper: cameras, glass, wipers, defrost, mirrors
  • Air Bags: warning lights, crash repairs, recall completion
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

Learn what a VIN check can and cannot show