2013 Jeep Wrangler vs 2013 Subaru Forester
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2013 Jeep Wrangler | 2013 Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 650 | 77 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 12 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 236 | 378 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 14 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 16 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 21–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 50,500 mi | 52,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Wrangler | Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 230 | 6 |
| Steering | 167 | 0 |
| Engine | 140 | 26 |
| Electrical System | 102 | 3 |
| Air Bags | 72 | 13 |
| Service Brakes | 58 | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 27 | 7 |
| Visibility/wiper | 32 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 64 | 5 |
| Check engine light | 46 | 5 |
| Airbag warning light | 33 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 21 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 18 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 14 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 10 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 7 | 0 |
2013 Jeep Wrangler
2013 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.