2022 Honda CR-V vs 2022 Subaru Outback
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 | 2022 Honda CR-V | 2022 Subaru Outback |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 255 | 463 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 59 | 397 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 29–38 | 26–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 19,005 mi | 13,947 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Subaru Outback |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 6 | 255 |
| Steering | 134 | 4 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 43 | 23 |
| Electrical System | 14 | 51 |
| Engine | 19 | 21 |
| Visibility | 4 | 26 |
| Power Train | 10 | 18 |
| Service Brakes | 13 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 9 | 0 |
| Stalling | 7 | 27 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 8 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
| Battery drain | 0 | 9 |
2022 Honda CR-V
2022 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.