2005 Subaru Outback engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 27 complaints for the 2005 Subaru Outback, 8% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 27 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 76,000 miles 24 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 24 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 76,000 miles, and 38% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 fires.
What owners wrote
2005 subaru outback totally destroyed by fire of unknown origin approximately 30 minutes after engine shut off. No one was in the car and police/fire dept determined arson unlikely.
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.
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
- Electrical system 28 complaints
- Fuel system 19 complaints