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Jeep Wrangler vs Subaru Outback: which has fewer problems?

Jeep WranglerSubaru Outback

Photos: Kevauto · Vauxford (Wikimedia Commons)

Verdict

Too close to call

Overall they drew about the same complaints per car sold (195 vs 207). Pick by model year below.

Head to head

Lemon Index
100 = average, lower is better
195
207
Years with fewer complaints
2000–2024
11 of 24
13 of 24
Recalls
2000–2024
198
176
MPG
latest year
14–21
23–28
Crash test
best, latest year
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★★★★★
Best year to buy

Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the government within 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average, lower is better. Green check = the better of the two on that line.

Year by year

Shorter bar = fewer complaints per car sold. Tap a year for its full report.

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