2005 Subaru Outback Engine And Engine Cooling 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.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
Second time this has happened. When in a stopped position and intend to pull out, motor running, but gas pedal does not engage. Push all the way to floor - still nothing. In order to correct, must turn off engine and disconnect battery cable so vehicle can reset itself. Also had problem when sitting still where vehicle began idling as if accelerator being pressed down - lasted 5-10 seconds then backed off. When…
ODI 10433565
Engine And Engine Cooling
At approximately 85,000 miles, the check engine light on our 2005 subaru outback xt went on and we took the vehicle in to our local repair shop to check the light and they recommended having the vehicle towed to our subaru dealer. The vehicle was towed in and the dealer service person called stating that timthe turbo had failed (along with the cv boot & alternator belt). I provided the information regarding our…
ODI 10399717
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 subaru outback. The contact stated that the engine failed. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they were told that the banjo filters screen failed and sent shards of metal through the engine. The dealer told the contact that in 2007, the vehicle was serviced because of the failure and the engine was previously rebuilt. The contact stated that the information was not listed on…
ODI 10397299
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Vehicle Speed Control
I have been having a problem with my car for the 2-years and has been getting worse. The throttle pedal at times will become non-responsive and the engine idle cannot be controlled. At this time the check engine light is on with a code. P2138. I have taken the car to the dealer with no luck they could not find anything wrong. The car has left me stranded several times and i had to limp or be towed home. The rpm can…
ODI 10435609
Engine And Engine Cooling · Exhaust System · Fuel System, Other
With 35,600 miles on our 2005 subaru outback xt, the turbo failed. The dealer service technician said this was do to the condition of the engine oil which was 7 months old and had 5,400 miles on it. All 7 of the vehicles oil changes were done within the 7,500 mile interval set forth in owners/vehicle maintenance manual. According to the subaru service bulletin # 02-103-07…
ODI 10267456
Engine And Engine Cooling
2005 subaru outback with a blown head gasket at a cost of $2,000. This is in addition to a bad turbo charger two months ago at about $1,800. Many subaru's have this head gasket problem but subaru has not done a recall. Thousands listed on internet having this head gasket problem. *tr
ODI 10227540
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
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