EJ25 NA vs FA20DIT
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
FA20DIT
ACCEPTABLE
70/100
+15 points over EJ25 NA
0
/ 100
CAUTION
EJ25 NA
Subaru
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
FA20DIT
Subaru
Specifications
EJ25 NA
FA20DIT
Brand
Subaru
Subaru
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
55
70
Years
1996--2020
2014--2021
Displacement
2457 cc
1998 cc
Layout
H4
H4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Turbo
Power
165--175 hp
268 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€2,000--€6,000
€1,200--€3,000
Character
EJ25 NA
"Outback/Forester/Legacy. Head gasket failure is endemic — external oil leak type. Budget for gasket job at 150k km."
FA20DIT
"WRX engine (non-STI). Direct injection turbo boxer. Carbon buildup. Better than EJ but still needs attention."
Issues Comparison
EJ25 NA 2
◆ CRITICAL
Head gasket failure — systematic design flaw
◆ CRITICAL
Cooling system stress from failed head gaskets
FA20DIT 1
● MODERATE
Rod bearing wear — heavy use