Subaru Forester SH — Reliability
Reliability Summary
Engine
EE20 — 67/100
CAUTION
Known Issues
3
Engine in this model
Known Issues Across All Engines
| Issue | Engine | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Crankshaft and bearing failure — spun bearings, crank play, cracked crankshaft (mainly early engines) | EE20 | critical |
| Clutch and dual-mass flywheel — early failure | EE20 | high |
| DPF clogging in short-trip use — rising oil level | EE20 | high |