2016 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2016 Subaru Outback
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 | 2016 Chevrolet Equinox | 2016 Subaru Outback |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 395 | 643 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,243 | 472 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 14 | 22 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–26 | 22–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 67,903 mi | 36,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Equinox | Subaru Outback |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 24 | 309 |
| Engine | 201 | 53 |
| Visibility/wiper | 113 | 83 |
| Power Train | 26 | 45 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 19 | 13 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 22 |
| Steering | 7 | 24 |
| Structure | 6 | 19 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 52 | 30 |
| Oil consumption | 51 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 36 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 16 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 15 |
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 5 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 6 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 5 |
2016 Chevrolet Equinox
2016 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.