2011 Audi Q7 vs 2011 Subaru Outback
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 | 2011 Audi Q7 | 2011 Subaru Outback |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 23 | 651 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 16 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,044 | 329 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 23 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–20 | 20–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 89,118 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi Q7 | Subaru Outback |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 0 | 216 |
| Exterior Lighting | 0 | 117 |
| Engine | 2 | 85 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 73 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 67 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 67 |
| Steering | 1 | 36 |
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | 18 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 192 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 84 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 28 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 27 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 20 |
| Overheating | 0 | 15 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 14 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 11 |
2011 Audi Q7
2011 Subaru Outback
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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.