2019 Subaru Crosstrek vs 2019 Toyota RAV4
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 | 2019 Subaru Crosstrek | 2019 Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 284 | 877 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 530 | 303 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 25 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–35 | 28–40 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 12,000 mi | 5,445 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Subaru Crosstrek | Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 13 | 255 |
| Engine | 34 | 205 |
| Electrical System | 53 | 102 |
| Visibility/wiper | 113 | 14 |
| Power Train | 24 | 80 |
| Structure | 7 | 89 |
| Steering | 15 | 32 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 45 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 17 | 56 |
| Battery drain | 9 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 33 |
| Check engine light | 6 | 31 |
| Won’t start | 5 | 0 |
| Overheating | 0 | 45 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 31 |
| Water leaks | 0 | 23 |
2019 Subaru Crosstrek
2019 Toyota RAV4
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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.