2005 Subaru Forester Engine Problems
NHTSA has 26 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2005 Subaru Forester, 28% of all 93 complaints for this model year. That is #15 highest engine complaint count among 21 Forester model years. These complaints report 7 crashes and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 88,746 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 26
- 28% of 93
- Crashes reported
- 7
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 88,746 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2005 Subaru Forester engine complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 14, 2005, latest Mar 28, 2023.
Engine recalls for the 2005 Subaru Forester
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Forester model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2005 Subaru Forester have engine problems?
- NHTSA has 26 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 Subaru Forester, 28% of all complaints for this model year, including 7 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 88,746 miles.
- Which Subaru Forester year has the most engine complaints?
- The 2015 Subaru Forester has the most engine complaints (191), compared with 26 for the 2005.
- Is there a engine recall for the 2005 Subaru Forester?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Subaru Forester is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.