2021 Subaru Ascent vs 2021 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 | 2021 Subaru Ascent | 2021 Toyota 4RUNNER |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 102 | 36 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 373 | 128 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23 | 17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Subaru Ascent | Toyota 4RUNNER |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 18 | 3 |
| Power Train | 19 | 1 |
| Steering | 7 | 13 |
| Visibility/wiper | 14 | 2 |
| Lane Departure | 15 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 6 |
| Engine | 12 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
| Stalling | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 9 |
2021 Subaru Ascent
2021 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.