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

Vehicle A

Gasoline · 28 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 29 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2022 Subaru Outback

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2022 Subaru Outback

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

2022 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 2023 Subaru Outback 2022 Subaru Outback Difference
Total recalls 2 4 Outback has 2 more recalls
Total complaints 84 447 Outback has 363 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 8 / 1 / 2 / 0 10 / 4 / 4 / 0 Outback has 7 more severity reports
Defect investigations 0 0 Similar
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 286 355 Outback has 69 more communications
Recall completion reports 16 29 Outback has 13 more reports
Warranty programs 0 0 Similar
Service campaigns 0 1 Outback has 1 more service campaigns
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Nov 9, 2023 Mar 22, 2024 Outback has newer activity
Latest complaint Apr 15, 2026 May 27, 2026 Outback has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Visibility Wiper
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Forward Collision Avoidance
  • Visibility Wiper
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Electrical System
 Similar focus
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 28 combined MPG 29 combined MPG Different
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,150 $2,050 Outback about $100 less
Safety-rating records 1 1 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2023 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 unknown or other repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2022 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 unknown or other repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2023 Subaru Outback

  • Visibility Wiper: cameras, glass, wipers, defrost, mirrors
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Forward Collision Avoidance: sensors, alerts, automatic braking, cameras

2022 Subaru Outback

  • 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

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.

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