Subaru Forester SJ — Reliability

SJ 2013–2018 1 engine

Reliability Summary

Engine FA20DIT — 70/100 ACCEPTABLE
Known Issues 4

Engine in this model

ACCEPTABLE 70

FA20DIT

2.0L DI Turbo Boxer I4

Direct-injection turbo boxer in the WRX (VA), Forester 2.0XT (SJ), Levorg and Legacy. Subaru has bul...

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Known Issues Across All Engines

Issue Engine Severity Onset
Connecting rod / rod bearing failure — mainly tuned cars FA20DIT high —
Tumble generator valve (TGV) shaft corrosion FA20DIT moderate —
Intake valve carbon deposits (direct injection) FA20DIT moderate 97,000 km – 161,000 km
Turbo air intake duct cracking (recall WTA-62) FA20DIT minor —