1. Subaru Outback
  2. Problems
  3. 2005
  4. Driveline

2005 Subaru Outback Driveline Problems

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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.

Mileage in stored records

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1–30k mi1
60–100k mi1
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • February 11, 2010 · 42,412 miles

    Driveline · Electronic Stability Control · Rear · Traction Control System

    We have a 2005 subaru outback that sways in the rear of car under the following conditions 1. Over bumps the rear will swing to the right and dip. When roads are slick it will almost spin the vehicle. If you are in a left hand curve, even at low speed, the condition is exaggerated more than you would expect sort of like it was pushed in addition to the normal inertia you would experience. 2. Rear end traction…

    ODI 10324631

  • March 20, 2009 · 83,000 miles

    Driveline

    Premature wheel bearing failure of both front wheel bearings. Resulted in loud humming from front end of vehicle but was repaired prior to any safety issue. *tr

    ODI 10262554

  • January 20, 2006 · 10,000 miles

    Driveline · Suspension · Traction Control System

    2005 subaru outback will not track straight in slippery conditions at all. The term 'ghost walking' is being used for this and is very accurate. I do not feel secure driving in any snowy conditions in this vehicle. I had a 1995 subaru before this that was rock steady in snow, this car is very unpredictable. Tire changes do not solve problem nor does alignment to oem specs. Has been on going since i bought the car…

    ODI 10353314