2015 Subaru Outback vs 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek
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 | 2015 Subaru Outback | 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 510 | 78 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 544 | 233 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 20 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–28 | 26–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 25,000 mi | 38,401 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Subaru Outback | Subaru XV Crosstrek |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 127 | 15 |
| Visibility/wiper | 130 | 1 |
| Engine | 47 | 13 |
| Power Train | 37 | 18 |
| Structure | 33 | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 27 | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 26 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 18 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Battery drain | 29 | 0 |
| Stalling | 18 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 17 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 11 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 11 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 9 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
2015 Subaru Outback
2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek
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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.