2005 Subaru Outback Power Train Problems
- 8
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 8 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 subaru outback. While the vehicle was parked on an incline, it rolled away. The contact jumped back into the vehicle to stop it from rolling. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The dealer was not called. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure…
ODI 11096375
Power Train · Steering · Suspension
My 2005 outback is very unsafe to drive under certain conditions. After extensive research online, i have discovered people use the term "ghost walking" to describe the issue. After driving over a bump or slick spot on the road, the driver momentarily loses control of the vehicle. The back end sways side to side and the car can jump several feet to the left or right. I have noticed this problem several times but it…
ODI 10816220
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
My subaru (and others '05-'09) have serious computer issues causing the car to stall out in the middle of traffic. I got the car special edition of consumer reports and the article below is no joke. Subaru outback '05-'09 have gotten terrible reviews for the following: major engine issue and drive issues and more. The dealer and headquarters will not acknowledge that there may be a serious need for a recall. When…
ODI 10655388
Power Train · Suspension
I have had issues with my power train since purchase of the car. I have done both cv axles twice. The last time the control arms had to be replaced. Ball joints have been twice. The shop i took my car to said they have seen this same issue in 4 other subaru's of the same year. During repair my drive knuckles broke. I have spend thousand on just my power train. Between subaru dealership, burt brother, and premier…
ODI 10522335
Power Train · Suspension
This was one of the first snows of the winter and i was driving my 2005 subaru outback down detroit freeways to metro airport to pickup my son. I had my wife in the front seat and my youngest son in the rear seat. As the snow began to fall i felt the car lurch back and forth as if i were driving through icy or snowy ruts. I am an experienced driver (50 years old) and had never experienced anything like this except…
ODI 10483773
Lpg Systems · Power Train
2005 subaru is our family has had to have the front axles as one broke going down the highway he as not hurt, but the car was only stopped after i plowed up sn open field. Since vehicle was not under warranty we footed a $1,200 bil. Then weeks later the axle on my 2004 broke as i was driving out of my driveway. That repair also not under warranty cost another 1,200 dollars. We have had to have the wheel bearings…
Crash reported
ODI 10472435
Power Train
Both rear wheel bearing hubs went bad between 55k and 58k miles. They were fixed with a replacement part. They caused a loud noise while driving. *tr
ODI 10251577
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
On two separate occasions, my 2005 subaru outback got stuck after incurring a minor obstruction (several inches of snow in one case and a somewhat sharp incline in another case) while driving in high altitudes (10,000 ft to 11,500 ft). On both occasions, the car suddenly lost most of its power and no wheels would turn. Despite pressing the accelerator to the floor, the engine never went above 2000 rpms. Fortunately,…
ODI 10130588