Jeep Cherokee vs Subaru Outback
The Subaru Outback is more fuel-efficient at 28 MPG combined, against 26 MPG for the Jeep Cherokee. At EPA assumptions that is about $200 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Jeep Cherokee | Subaru Outback | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 2,487 | 1,293 |
| Most reported problem | Drivetrain & axles | Wipers, windshield & visibility |
| Crashes and fires | 66 and 28 | 52 and 3 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 19,000 miles | 10,000 miles |
| Recalls | 11 | 3 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 26 MPG | 28 MPG |
| City and highway | 23 and 31 | 25 and 32 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,600 | $2,400 |
| NHTSA overall safety |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 2,487 complaints for the Jeep Cherokee and 1,293 for the Subaru Outback. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
NHTSA's overall safety ratings: 4 stars for the Jeep Cherokee, 5 stars for the Subaru Outback.
Safety recalls on file: 11 for the Jeep Cherokee, 3 for the Subaru Outback.