SubaruOutback2005
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2005 Subaru Outback Automatic Transmission 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

BandRecords
1–30k mi2
60–100k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • December 27, 2011 · 75,023 miles

    Accelerator Pedal · Automatic Transmission

    Intermittent throttle disabled. Car becomes unresponsive to the gas pedal. Engine continues to run but gas pedal has no response. *kb

    ODI 10441590

  • January 19, 2009

    Automatic Transmission

    I have a 2005 subaru outback wagon. This weekend, on hard packed ice roads, the back wheels would "float", sway out from under my vehicle. This has happened previously in black ice conditions. I was traveling 20 mph slower than the rest of traffic to maintain control of my vehicle, and thus creating an additional hazard to the vehicles that could handle the conditions. The below email thread is a good description of…

    ODI 10255579

  • November 25, 2006 · 12,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    Tl*the contact owns a 2005 subaru outback. Intermittently, the rear of the vehicle loses control in slick road conditions. The contact stated that there was mechanical failure with the electronics in the all wheel drive. The failure occurs while driving between 20-45 mph. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The tires were replaced twice. The vehicle was realigned, but the failure still persists. The…

    ODI 10215918

  • June 21, 2006 · 20,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling

    I have been experiencing a problem while accelerating from a stop or from coasting, such as when a red light has just turned green. I begin to depress the accelerator and the engine just about dies. This has nearly caused me to get "t-boned" at intersections numerous times. I have brought it to the attention of two different subaru dealers and they say that nothing is wrong with it. I have heard that other subaru…

    ODI 10160409