2012 Subaru Outback vs 2012 Volvo XC60
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 | 2012 Subaru Outback | 2012 Volvo XC60 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 291 | 46 |
| Recall campaigns | 16 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 316 | 253 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 15 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–24 | 20–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 90,991 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Subaru Outback | Volvo XC60 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 107 | 1 |
| Engine | 50 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 39 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 37 | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 34 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 19 |
| Exterior Lighting | 18 | 0 |
| Steering | 9 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 83 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 32 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 21 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 12 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 7 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 6 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
2012 Subaru Outback
2012 Volvo XC60
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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.