2005 Subaru Outback lighting problems
Owners reported lighting problems in 30 complaints for the 2005 Subaru Outback, 8% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 30 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 66,000 miles 21 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When lighting problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 21 lighting complaints that report mileage, the median is about 66,000 miles, and 48% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
2005 subaru outback 2.5xt was parked in a public / private parking structure at approximately 6:30pm on 10/13/2005. At approximately 8pm the fire alarm was triggered by vehicle catching on fire. Fire dept found no signs of arson or foul play, looked to be an electrical fire in the front right headlight cluster. No response from subaru, insurance dropped my policy - loss not covered!
Rear hatch harness wires are broken/ frayed. Backup lights do not work, and the rear wiper works intermittently. Every now and them rear defroster doesn't work. Hazard a lot of 2005-2009 outbacks have.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Subaru Outback
- Suspension 56 complaints
- Cruise control 40 complaints
- Air bags 38 complaints
- Brakes 32 complaints
- Electrical system 28 complaints
- Engine 27 complaints
- Fuel system 19 complaints