2016 Buick Envision vs 2016 Subaru Forester
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Buick Envision | 2016 Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 19 | 413 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,035 | 450 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 39 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22 | 25–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 40,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Envision | Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 99 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 93 |
| Engine | 4 | 60 |
| Power Train | 1 | 50 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 37 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 29 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 0 | 24 |
| Seats | 0 | 23 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 30 |
| Battery drain | 0 | 19 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 18 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 16 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 11 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 7 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 6 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 6 |
2016 Buick Envision
2016 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.