The two Subarus I had were trouble free, so couldn’t tell by me. In my very humble opinion after owning a couple and have friends own newer, they seem to be improving . Friend with 6 cyl only has 120K but trouble free miles. All have been trouble free when bought new. I agree that they are over represented, maybe because there’s a lot of northern climate people here ? But I know of few other cars that have as loyal a following than Subarus in NE area; regardless of “head gasket” problems.
But. having said all that…“Uncle Turbo” I agree…though I wouldn’t hesitate to buy new, I wouldn’t buy used