2020 Subaru Ascent vs 2020 Toyota 4RUNNER
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 | 2020 Subaru Ascent | 2020 Toyota 4RUNNER |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 322 | 33 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 519 | 158 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23 | 17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 6,633 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Subaru Ascent | Toyota 4RUNNER |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 101 | 1 |
| Power Train | 58 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 49 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 26 | 5 |
| Engine | 29 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 14 | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 12 | 3 |
| Visibility | 11 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Battery drain | 27 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 23 | 0 |
| Stalling | 18 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 15 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 10 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 10 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 0 |
2020 Subaru Ascent
2020 Toyota 4RUNNER
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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.