2019 Subaru Forester vs 2019 Toyota RAV4
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 | 2019 Subaru Forester | 2019 Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 831 | 873 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 557 | 302 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 35 | 25 |
| Fire reports | 11 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 29 | 28–40 |
| Median reported mileage | 9,100 mi | 5,445 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Subaru Forester | Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 370 | 14 |
| Engine | 106 | 203 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 22 | 254 |
| Electrical System | 134 | 101 |
| Power Train | 38 | 80 |
| Structure | 25 | 89 |
| Air Bags | 16 | 45 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 42 | 17 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 67 | 29 |
| Stalling | 49 | 55 |
| Battery drain | 19 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 15 | 33 |
| Loss of power | 9 | 0 |
| Overheating | 9 | 44 |
| Won’t start | 8 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 0 |
2019 Subaru Forester
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.