2024 Ford Bronco vs 2024 Subaru Outback
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2024 Ford Bronco | 2024 Subaru Outback |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 74 | 102 |
| Recall campaigns | 16 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 131 | 236 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–26 | 25–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Bronco | Subaru Outback |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 18 | 16 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 21 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 18 |
| Structure | 13 | 2 |
| Engine | 6 | 7 |
| Lane Departure | 6 | 6 |
| Power Train | 6 | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 4 |
2024 Ford Bronco
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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.