2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs 2020 Subaru Outback
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 14, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio | 2020 Subaru Outback |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 19 | 895 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 163 | 600 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 19 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–25 | 26–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 6,250 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Alfa Romeo Stelvio | Subaru Outback |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 0 | 313 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 258 |
| Visibility | 0 | 70 |
| Engine | 8 | 47 |
| Power Train | 3 | 46 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 0 | 49 |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 20 |
| Structure | 0 | 21 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Battery drain | 0 | 48 |
| Stalling | 0 | 42 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 32 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 16 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 8 |
| Overheating | 0 | 5 |
2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio
2020 Subaru Outback
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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.