Brisvegas Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 As this guy points out ... haters will always hate, but he contends that apart from a few early engines, Subarus did not have a systemic head gasket problem, and that the later models have never had head gasket problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncted Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 As this guy points out ... haters will always hate, but he contends that apart from a few early engines, Subarus did not have a systemic head gasket problem, and that the later models have never had head gasket problems. Just one anecdote, but I had more (qty. 2) head gasket failures on the 1 Suzuki and 3 Mazda products I've owned than any of my 6 Subarus over the years. In fact, I've had none on the Subarus. Would I still buy a Mazda? Sure. Can't buy a Suzuki in the US, but I might consider the Jimny under the right circumstances if I lived where they were on sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFixer253 Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 (edited) I have owned three Subaru Outbacks (1996, 1998, 1999) and all three required head gasket replacement. That was a $2,000 repair for each and every one. I've also owned at least 15 other vehicles of various makes and models over the years and none of them required a head gasket replacement even though they all had well over 100,000 miles on them before I bought something else. When I hear people repeating the Subaru party line that goes something like, "no head gasket problem here," I can only point and laugh. Edited March 24, 2021 by TheFixer253 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonturbogirl Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 I have owned three Subaru Outbacks (1996, 1998, 1999) and all three required head gasket replacement. That was a $2,000 repair for each and every one. I've also owned at least 15 other vehicles of various makes and models over the years and none of them required a head gasket replacement even though they all had well over 100,000 miles on them before I bought something else. When I hear people repeating the Subaru party line that goes something like, "no head gasket problem here," I can only point and laugh. I also own a ZR, renowned for HG problems, whenever anyone says “my zr has never needed a head gasket” it makes my eyes roll so hard like prepare yourself, it’s coming Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infosecdad Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 I have owned three Subaru Outbacks (1996, 1998, 1999) and all three required head gasket replacement. That was a $2,000 repair for each and every one. I've also owned at least 15 other vehicles of various makes and models over the years and none of them required a head gasket replacement even though they all had well over 100,000 miles on them before I bought something else. When I hear people repeating the Subaru party line that goes something like, "no head gasket problem here," I can only point and laugh. I would hazard a guess they were all DOHC... there was a generation that had head gasket issues. It wasn't all of them, just a enough of a percentage to be noticed. The stigma has hung around for a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derache123 Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 I believe the naturally aspirated SOHC engines (EJ253) also commonly had head gasket issues? I had to get mine replaced on my old 2.5i. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ammcinnis Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 I have owned three Subaru Outbacks (1996, 1998, 1999) and all three required head gasket replacement. ... When I hear people repeating the Subaru party line that goes something like, "no head gasket problem here," I can only point and laugh. The experiences you cite were more than 20 model years ago. This is the Gen 6 Legacy (MY 2015-2019) subforum, and those engines (FB25 and EZ36) indeed do not have a "head gasket problem." "If you don't know where you're going, any road will take you there." ~ The Cheshire Cat (Alice in Wonderland) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infosecdad Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 I believe the naturally aspirated SOHC engines (EJ253) also commonly had head gasket issues? I had to get mine replaced on my old 2.5i. Yes, a small range of the SOHC did as well. But it’s been 12-15 years since there was any kind of real issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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