2005 Subaru Outback Engine Problems
NHTSA has 62 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2005 Subaru Outback, 23% of all 273 complaints for this model year. That is #9 highest engine complaint count among 21 Outback model years. These complaints report 6 crashes, 3 fires, and 6 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 89,281 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 62
- 23% of 273
- Crashes reported
- 6
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 6
- Median mileage
- 89,281 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2005 Subaru Outback engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 5, 2005, latest Mar 14, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2005 Subaru Outback
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Outback model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2005 Subaru Outback have engine problems?
- NHTSA has 62 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 Subaru Outback, 23% of all complaints for this model year, including 6 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 89,281 miles.
- Which Subaru Outback year has the most engine complaints?
- The 2006 Subaru Outback has the most engine complaints (133), compared with 62 for the 2005.
- Is there a engine recall for the 2005 Subaru Outback?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Subaru Outback is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.