2019 Mitsubishi Outlander vs 2019 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 | 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2019 Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 29 | 833 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 123 | 568 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 37 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 11 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–27 | 29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 9,200 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mitsubishi Outlander | Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 370 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 134 |
| Engine | 3 | 106 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 43 |
| Power Train | 3 | 38 |
| Visibility | 0 | 38 |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 22 |
| Structure | 3 | 25 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 0 | 67 |
| Stalling | 0 | 49 |
| Battery drain | 0 | 19 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 15 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 9 |
| Overheating | 0 | 9 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 8 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 5 |
2019 Mitsubishi Outlander
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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.