Compare two vehicles

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

Vehicle A

Gasoline · 22 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 22 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

Similar activity

Recall counts are similar.

More complaint activity

2019 Subaru Outback

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

Similar estimates

fuel-cost estimates are similar.

Short answer: Outback has more complaint activity and Outback has more severity reports. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

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

Record 2019 Subaru Outback 2018 Subaru Outback Difference
Total recalls 3 3 Similar
Total complaints 1,025 796 Outback has 229 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 22 / 2 / 11 / 0 26 / 4 / 10 / 0 Outback has 5 more severity reports
Defect investigations 0 0 Similar
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 396 406 Outback has 10 more communications
Recall completion reports 22 20 Outback has 2 more reports
Warranty programs 0 0 Similar
Service campaigns 0 0 Similar
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Jul 29, 2021 Jul 29, 2021 Similar
Latest complaint May 7, 2026 May 27, 2026 Outback has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Electrical System
  • Visibility Wiper
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Visibility Wiper
  • Electrical System
  • Unknown Or Other
 Different
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 22 combined MPG 22 combined MPG Same
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,700 $2,700 Similar
Safety-rating records 1 1 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2019 Subaru Outback

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

2018 Subaru Outback

  • 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 electrical system repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2019 Subaru Outback

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

2018 Subaru Outback

  • Visibility Wiper: cameras, glass, wipers, defrost, mirrors
  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories
  • 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