2005 Subaru Outback Engine Problems
- 9
- 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.
What owners report
- engine light · 7 records
- check engine · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Traveling at highway speeds (~75 mph) during the morning rush hour on the highway, experienced sudden loss of throttle control and resulting deceleration. The check engine light glowed steady and the cruise light was flashing. After pulling off to the shoulder (across three lanes) and shutting the engine off and restarting the engine, throttle control resumed. Check engine light still glows steady and the cruise…
ODI 11189971
Engine
Bought car in 2013, have replaced the turbo 3 times! First within less than a month of ownership. Again in 2016 & again 3 months later. January 2018, again the car left me stranded for the 4th time! The outback has been in the garage for almost 4 weeks, only to find out the turbo had a stripped support, which cost me a 'new, used motor!!! I bought my 1st outback in 2000 off the showroom floor, never had any major…
ODI 11173599
Engine
Head gasket leak causing anti-freeze leaking.,. Began after 100k extended warranty expired. Told that caused due to defect in engine design. Later models with new design have not had problem. Subaru is knows about issue, but not taking any action to compensate for repair (ext. Cost around $3k).
ODI 11190489
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 subaru outback. While driving at approximately 25 mph, the accelerator pedal was applied and the vehicle experienced a loss of power as the check engine light blinked off and on. The vehicle was merged over to the side of the road and then driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10748434
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Return fuel line leak. The leak is on the drivers side on top of the engine. A small rubber hose shrinks in the cold allowing fuel to leak on the engine block. A strong smell of fuel in the cabin when stationary. Leak goes away when the engine is warm. This problem has been reported in other subaru models. I have repaired the problem once before as well as the previous owner of the car, and now it needs to be…
ODI 10876239
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving on interstate freeway, in heavy traffic, with the cruise control set, when the vehicle suddenly lost all power and throttle response. The "check engine" light came on, and the "cruise" light started blinking. Engine continued to run at high idle but speed and rpm were not maintained. I was lucky enough to cross 4 lanes of traffic and stop. Turned off the engine, which was running at 2200 rpm. After a brief…
ODI 10554798
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 subaru outback. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, he heard an abnormal noise as the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the engine was blown. The failure had occurred two years prior to the recent failure and the engine had been replaced. The third engine was installed and the vehicle…
ODI 10510935
Engine
Subaru outback 2.5xt. 2005 check engine light came on & i could hear whistling or whoosing sounds from engine area. Took it to an auto repair place slowly,asap & there it sits. Has 155,000 miles on it & i maintain & love my car! The gears in the turbo 'broke apart' & left shards of metal in oil pan & at this time who knows where else. Was hoping there was a recall as i maintain my vehicles & it seems like a…
ODI 10500621
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
On approximately 10 occasions right after a rain when i start up the car the engine light starts blinking and the car runs roughly with little power. After a short time the car power returns but the check engine light stays on for about a week. Once the light goes out the car then runs normal until the next rainstorm. It then does the same all over. *tr
ODI 10500659