2012 Porsche Cayenne vs 2012 Subaru Outback
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 | 2012 Porsche Cayenne | 2012 Subaru Outback |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 27 | 291 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 16 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 469 | 316 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 15 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–21 | 20–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 90,991 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Porsche Cayenne | Subaru Outback |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 12 | 107 |
| Engine | 4 | 50 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 37 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 39 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 34 |
| Exterior Lighting | 0 | 18 |
| Steering | 0 | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 5 | 5 |
| Stalling | 0 | 83 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 32 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 21 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 12 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 11 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 7 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 6 |
2012 Porsche Cayenne
2012 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.