2005 Subaru Forester fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 23 complaints for the 2005 Subaru Forester, 22% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 23 22% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 85,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 85,000 miles, and 28% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Moved car 30’ from gas pumps to air pump. Slowed to almost complete stop to move closer to air tank. Car accelerated at extremely high speed over curb, knocking over air pump. Car proceeded to smash through landscaping shrubs and hit a tree and nearby pole which stopped the car dead. Felt like a fighter plane pushed me. Entire incident probably lasted a minute. Air bags failed to deploy. Car was totaled. I suffered severe facial and othet bruising and have ongoing fatigue and am eadily winded.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 subaru forester. The contact stated there is a strong fuel smell when the heat is turned on in her vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that they will replace the fuel rail assembly at the contact expense. There are no recalls or warranties on this problem. The failure mileage was 77,029. Updated 02/17/10. Updated 02/18/10
Other problems reported for the 2005 Subaru Forester
- Suspension 21 complaints
- Cruise control 17 complaints