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Reliability and problems of Subaru cars

We have documented 1 engine across 9 generations of 5 models from Subaru. It is the Subaru bóxer, with high risk according to our index.

6.1 out of 10Average rating of its 4 models with solid evidence: ranked 13 of 31 makes. See the make ranking

27 recalls and campaigns documented in 9 models. See the Subaru recalls

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The engine documented on Subaru

From highest to lowest risk according to our index, which weights the severity and frequency of their documented faults. The same engine is often fitted to cars from several makes. How we calculate it

  1. 1Subaru bóxerSubaru Forester III, Forester IV, Forester V, Impreza III, Legacy V, Outback IV, Outback V, XV I and XV IIMost serious fault:Critical severity59High risk

Subaru models by generation

With the engines we have documented on each one. Open yours to see its faults, the verdict for each version and what to check before buying.

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