EE20 vs EJ20 NA

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EJ20 NA ACCEPTABLE 70/100
+12 points over EE20
0 / 100
CAUTION EE20 Subaru
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE EJ20 NA Subaru

Specifications

EE20
EJ20 NA
Brand
Subaru
Subaru
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
58
70
Years
2008--2020
1989--2020
Displacement
1998 cc
1994 cc
Layout
H4
H4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
147--150 hp
113--155 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€1,000--€3,500
€400--€1,200

Character

EE20

"Impreza/XV/Forester diesel. Only Boxer diesel ever mass produced. DPF issues endemic in city use. EGR failures. Head gasket (Subaru tradition). Niche engine with limited specialist knowledge."

EJ20 NA

"Impreza/Forester NA. Head gasket failure is THE Subaru issue (external leak). Oil consumption. Timing belt (interference). Strong with care. Replace head gaskets proactively."

Issues Comparison

EE20 2

▲ HIGH
DPF endemic issues in city use €500--€2,000 40,000 km--100,000 km
● MODERATE
Head gasket weeping €500--€1,500 80,000 km--150,000 km

EJ20 NA 1

▲ HIGH
Head gasket external leak €400--€1,200 80,000 km--150,000 km
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