Does the 2005 Subaru Outback have fuel system problems?

NHTSA has 19 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2005 Subaru Outback, 7% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 123,000 miles.

Which Subaru Outback year has the most fuel system complaints?

The 2018 Subaru Outback has the most fuel system complaints (46), compared with 19 for the 2005.

Is there a fuel system recall for the 2005 Subaru Outback?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Subaru Outback is classified under fuel system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2005 Subaru Outback Fuel System Problems

NHTSA has 19 owner complaints about fuel system problems in the 2005 Subaru Outback, 7% of all 273 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest fuel system complaint count among 21 Outback model years. Median mileage at failure: 123,000 miles.

Fuel System complaints: 19; 7% of 273
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 123,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Subaru Outback fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 18, 2008, latest Jan 15, 2021.

19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2008 to Jan 2021; peak Oct 2011 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2005 Subaru Outback

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Outback model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200519 (7%)
200640 (14%)
20076 (5%)
20083 (1%)
20097 (7%)
20105 (1%)
201116 (2%)
20124 (1%)
201315 (5%)
201413 (6%)
201518 (4%)
201613 (2%)
201716 (2%)
201846 (6%)
201932 (3%)
202015 (2%)
202110 (3%)
20226 (1%)
20232 (2%)
20242 (2%)
20253 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Subaru Outback have fuel system problems?: NHTSA has 19 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2005 Subaru Outback, 7% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 123,000 miles.
Which Subaru Outback year has the most fuel system complaints?: The 2018 Subaru Outback has the most fuel system complaints (46), compared with 19 for the 2005.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2005 Subaru Outback?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Subaru Outback is classified under fuel system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.