2018 Subaru Legacy vs 2018 Toyota Camry
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 | 2018 Subaru Legacy | 2018 Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 117 | 738 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 438 | 375 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 46 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–29 | 26–34 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 20,950 mi | 21,557 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Subaru Legacy | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 194 |
| Engine | 10 | 133 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 129 |
| Electrical System | 40 | 66 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 72 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 72 |
| Steering | 4 | 60 |
| Visibility/wiper | 25 | 22 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 71 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 60 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 44 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 27 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 21 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 19 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 15 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 12 |
2018 Subaru Legacy
2018 Toyota Camry
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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.