1. Subaru Outback
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  3. 2005
  4. Tires

2005 Subaru Outback Tires 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 mi3
60–100k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • September 12, 2010

    Sidewall · Tires

    Last month, sidewall failure of bf goodrich touring pro 225/60r16 h-rated. Purchased replacement tire at sam's club 3 weeks ago. Today, the replacement tire failed - some type of tread separation. Concerned as i have these tires on both my 05 subaru outback, and also my 97 volvo 850. Only the 2nd incident date is noted. *tr

    ODI 10355111

  • January 19, 2010 · 65,000 miles

    Tires

    I have a 2005 subaru outback turbo. Turbo failed at 65k miles. Axel broke at 64k miles and now the right wheel bearing is out at 70k miles. I understand there is a recall on both rear bearings but not the front. Turbo has been a big problem too. *tr

    ODI 10300294

  • January 19, 2006 · 5,400 miles

    Tires

    While driving on interstate 35 we encountered patchy ice on the road surface. On more than one occasion with constant speed (60 mph, 10 mph below the posted speed limit), on straight streches of road, the rear end of our 2005 subaru outback awd would skid suddenly. The skids would occur without warning and were large enough to cause some body roll. In all cases the car recovered without input from the driver. When…

    ODI 10148955

  • October 20, 2005 · 2,450 miles

    Equipment · Rotor · Tires

    Re odi 10133280 similar problem at low speeds and varying road conditions, eg flat road, bumpy road etc. *nm

    ODI 10142054

  • August 17, 2004 · 10,000 miles

    Headlights · Tires

    2005 subaru outback: when cruise control is engaged, acceleration becomes extremely irregular, especially after cresting a hill, engine pulsates as if gas flow to the engine is being interrupted irregularly, car bucks or pulses. Low beams on headlights blew after only 10,000 miles, rain and/or dew drips inside car because of car design-drenching all passengers front and back-seat-no window vents available according…

    ODI 10125994