2009 Subaru Outback vs 2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2009 Subaru Outback | 2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 106 | 40 |
| Recall campaigns | 13 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 190 | 117 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–22 | 26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 72,290 mi | 66,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Subaru Outback | Toyota Highlander Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 30 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 23 | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 17 |
| Engine | 15 | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 10 | 0 |
| Power Train | 8 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 8 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 8 | 0 |
| Stalling | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 0 |
2009 Subaru Outback
2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
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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.