2016 Subaru Forester vs 2016 Volvo XC60
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Subaru Forester | 2016 Volvo XC60 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 408 | 38 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 445 | 353 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 39 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–27 | 20–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 39,884 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Subaru Forester | Volvo XC60 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 96 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 93 | 3 |
| Engine | 60 | 15 |
| Power Train | 49 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 37 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 29 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 24 | 0 |
| Seats | 22 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 30 | 0 |
| Battery drain | 19 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 18 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 15 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 11 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 6 | 0 |
2016 Subaru Forester
2016 Volvo XC60
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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.