EJ25 NA vs FB16

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
FB16 ACCEPTABLE 74/100
+19 points over EJ25 NA
0 / 100
CAUTION EJ25 NA Subaru
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE FB16 Subaru

Specifications

EJ25 NA
FB16
Brand
Subaru
Subaru
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
55
74
Years
1996--2020
2016--present
Displacement
2457 cc
1600 cc
Layout
H4
H4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
165--175 hp
114 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€2,000--€6,000
€300--€800

Character

EJ25 NA

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

FB16

"Impreza V/XV/Crosstrek. Chain driven. Subaru's entry boxer. Head gasket (less severe than EJ). Oil consumption. CVT gearbox is the bigger concern than the engine. Adequate."

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

FB16 1

● MODERATE
Head gasket weep (less than EJ) €300--€800 100,000 km--200,000 km

Models

EJ25 NA 0

No models listed.

FB16 6

XV GP 2012--2017 XV/Crosstrek GT 2017--2023 Impreza GT/GK 2017--2023 XV GT 2018--2023 Impreza GP/GJ 2012--2016 Impreza GK/GT 2017--2023
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