2011 Porsche Cayenne vs 2011 Subaru Forester
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2011 Porsche Cayenne | 2011 Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 30 | 147 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 16 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 432 | 349 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 21 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–21 | 21–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 60,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Porsche Cayenne | Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 12 | 60 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 29 |
| Power Train | 11 | 8 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 17 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 13 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 11 |
| Structure | 0 | 8 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 0 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 0 | 22 |
| Stalling | 0 | 8 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 7 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 7 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 5 |
2011 Porsche Cayenne
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.