2011 Ford Flex vs 2011 Subaru Forester
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 Ford Flex | 2011 Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 144 | 147 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 16 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 45 | 349 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 21 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–19 | 21–23 |
| Median reported mileage | 82,000 mi | 60,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Flex | Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 25 | 60 |
| Steering | 57 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 29 |
| Power Train | 19 | 8 |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 17 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 11 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 13 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 11 | 8 |
| Loss of power | 10 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 10 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 7 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 22 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 7 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 5 |
2011 Ford Flex
2011 Subaru Forester
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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.