2005 Subaru Outback electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 28 complaints for the 2005 Subaru Outback, 8% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 28 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 111,000 miles 25 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 9 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 25 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 111,000 miles, and 12% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the electrical system complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Dt: consumer had this vehicle 3 months and the dealer had to jump start the motor three times. Also, remote won't open the door when the battery was dead. Changed the compass in the mirror. The vehicle was at the dealer. They could not find anything wrong with vehicle. This happened while test driving vehicle. Dealer said they would put in a new battery, and would fix it. Hwever, problem recurred.
Rear hatch wires on wagon liftgate that go thru rubber boots have defective insulation causing wires to break in multiple places. Systems include : back up lights, license plate, wiper.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Subaru Outback
- Suspension 56 complaints
- Cruise control 40 complaints
- Air bags 38 complaints
- Brakes 32 complaints
- Lighting 30 complaints
- Engine 27 complaints
- Fuel system 19 complaints