Does the 2005 Subaru Outback have transmission problems?

NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2005 Subaru Outback, 6% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 46,000 miles.

Which Subaru Outback year has the most transmission complaints?

The 2011 Subaru Outback has the most transmission complaints (216), compared with 17 for the 2005.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2005 Subaru Outback?

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

2005 Subaru Outback Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2005 Subaru Outback, 6% of all 273 complaints for this model year. That is #11 highest transmission complaint count among 21 Outback model years. These complaints report 1 crash. Median mileage at failure: 46,000 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 17; 6% of 273
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 46,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Subaru Outback transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 29, 2005, latest May 16, 2018.

17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2005 to May 2018; peak Jul 2005 (1).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2005 Subaru Outback

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Outback model year

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

200517 (6%)
200617 (6%)
20079 (7%)
200812 (5%)
20098 (8%)
201094 (26%)
2011216 (33%)
2012107 (37%)
201360 (20%)
201425 (12%)
201537 (7%)
201645 (7%)
201747 (5%)
201814 (2%)
201915 (1%)
202046 (5%)
202112 (4%)
202218 (4%)
20235 (6%)
20246 (6%)
20254 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Subaru Outback have transmission problems?: NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2005 Subaru Outback, 6% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 46,000 miles.
Which Subaru Outback year has the most transmission complaints?: The 2011 Subaru Outback has the most transmission complaints (216), compared with 17 for the 2005.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2005 Subaru Outback?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Subaru Outback is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.