2005 Subaru Outback vs 2005 Volvo XC70
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2005 Subaru Outback | 2005 Volvo XC70 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 273 | 27 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 244 | 180 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–22 | 19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 84,597 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Subaru Outback | Volvo XC70 |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 56 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 40 | 3 |
| Air Bags | 38 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 28 | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 30 | 0 |
| Power Train | 17 | 8 |
| Service Brakes | 22 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 16 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 27 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 17 | 0 |
| Stalling | 8 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 7 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 0 |
2005 Subaru Outback
2005 Volvo XC70
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.