2016 Porsche Macan 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 Porsche Macan | 2016 Subaru Outback |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 24 | 643 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 564 | 472 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 22 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 22–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 36,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Porsche Macan | Subaru Outback |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 0 | 309 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 83 |
| Engine | 4 | 53 |
| Power Train | 0 | 45 |
| Steering | 3 | 24 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 22 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 19 |
| Air Bags | 10 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Battery drain | 0 | 84 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 33 |
| Stalling | 0 | 30 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 15 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 9 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 5 |
2016 Porsche Macan
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.