2024 Subaru Ascent vs 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander
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 | 2024 Subaru Ascent | 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 50 | 231 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 218 | 127 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22 | 27–36 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Subaru Ascent | Toyota Grand Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 | 49 |
| Engine | 2 | 37 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 34 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 30 |
| Visibility | 23 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 22 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 24 |
| Structure | 1 | 17 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 30 | 18 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 28 |
| Stalling | 0 | 15 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 10 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 6 |
2024 Subaru Ascent
2024 Toyota Grand Highlander
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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.