I am shopping for a new vehicle and the 2022 Outback is a contender. I have a question about the NHTSA rollover risk rating. This rating is a number that represents the risk of rollover in a single vehicle loss of control scenario. The rating is calculated and is based on center of gravity and track width. The 2022 Outback is rated at 18.5%, previous to the 2020 re-design, it was rated at 17.4%. Most modern SUV's are in the 15% to 16% range. People talk about the boxer engine and that fact that it sits lower, but I would have to think the NHTSA calculation is valid. If the rating is 20% or higher, a vehicle gets 3 stars for rollover instead of 4 stars. Am I overly concerned with this number? It seems that this rating should get more attention, but I can't find anything online suggesting any concerns. I also know 2022 Outback owners who are very happy with the vehicle. Some actual expertise on this would be appreciated! I will watch for replies. 

I posted this as a comment on an Alex Prestigiacomo video, but the comment got no responses.  I am hoping that it will get some responses here.