EJ25 NA vs FA24

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
FA24 ACCEPTABLE 72/100
+17 points over EJ25 NA
0 / 100
CAUTION EJ25 NA Subaru
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE FA24 Subaru

Specifications

EJ25 NA
FA24
Brand
Subaru
Subaru
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
55
72
Years
1996--2020
2019--present
Displacement
2457 cc
2387 cc
Layout
H4
H4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Turbo
Power
165--175 hp
260--271 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€2,000--€6,000
€400--€900

Character

EJ25 NA

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

FA24

"Outback XT/WRX (2022+)/BRZ Turbo. Larger displacement = more relaxed. Promising early data."

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

FA24 1

○ MINOR
Timing chain — best modern Subaru €400--€900 150,000 km--∞

Models

EJ25 NA 0

No models listed.

FA24 7

GR86 ZN8 2022--present BRZ ZD8 2022--present BRZ ZD8 2022--present WRX VB 2022--present Forester 2.5i XT SK 2018--2024 SUV Legacy 2.5i BN 2020--2024 Sedan Outback 2.5i BN 2020--2024 Wagon
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