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 · 22 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2020 Subaru Outback

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2019 Subaru Outback

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

2020 Subaru Outback

may cost less to fuel.

Short answer: Outback needs more recall homework, Outback has more complaint activity, Outback has more severity reports and Outback 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 2020 Subaru Outback 2019 Subaru Outback Difference
Total recalls 6 3 Outback has 3 more recalls
Total complaints 889 1,025 Outback has 136 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 19 / 5 / 4 / 0 22 / 2 / 11 / 0 Outback has 7 more severity reports
Defect investigations 0 0 Similar
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 570 396 Outback has 174 more communications
Recall completion reports 43 22 Outback has 21 more reports
Warranty programs 0 0 Similar
Service campaigns 1 0 Outback has 1 more service campaigns
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Mar 22, 2024 Jul 29, 2021 Outback has newer activity
Latest complaint May 9, 2026 May 7, 2026 Outback has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Visibility Wiper
  • Electrical System
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Electrical System
  • Visibility Wiper
  • Unknown Or Other
 Different
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 29 combined MPG 22 combined MPG Different
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,050 $2,700 Outback about $650 less
Safety-rating records 1 1 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2020 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?

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?

What to inspect first

2020 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

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

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