EJ25 NA vs EJ20 NA

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EJ20 NA ACCEPTABLE 70/100
+15 points over EJ25 NA
0 / 100
CAUTION EJ25 NA Subaru
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE EJ20 NA Subaru

Specifications

EJ25 NA
EJ20 NA
Brand
Subaru
Subaru
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
55
70
Years
1996--2020
1989--2020
Displacement
2457 cc
1994 cc
Layout
H4
H4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
165--175 hp
113--155 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€2,000--€6,000
€400--€1,200

Character

EJ25 NA

"Outback/Forester/Legacy. Head gasket failure is endemic — external oil leak type. Budget for gasket job at 150k km."

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

EJ25 NA 2

◆ CRITICAL
Head gasket failure — systematic design flaw €1,500--€4,000 75,000 km--150,000 km
◆ CRITICAL
Cooling system stress from failed head gaskets €500--€2,000 80,000 km--160,000 km

EJ20 NA 1

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