2005 SUBARU FORESTER Power Train Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Power Train Issues in the 2005 SUBARU FORESTER
3 power train complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 SUBARU FORESTER. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.
3
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Power Train Complaints
The contact owns a 2005 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the vehicle accelerated unintendedly. There was no warning light illuminated. An unknown dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was 183,000.
2005 SUBARU FORESTER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE SHUDDERS IN FRONT WHEN EXECUTING SHARP TURNS EITHER LEFT, RIGHT, DRIVING FORWARD, REVERSE AND AT VERY LOW SPEEDS.. *SMD AN INSPECTION REVEALED THE ALL-WHEEL VALVE MECHANISM HOUSED INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION CASE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB
ON MARCH 20, 2006, THE SYMMETRICAL ALL WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM OF MY 2005 SUBARU FORRESTER XT FAILED, THE VEHICLE FISHTAILED AND DRIFTED, RESULTING IN A ROLLOVER, AND SEVERE BODILY INJURY. THE VEHICLE WAS SO FLIMSY, IT WAS DISGUSTING. EVERY DOOR AND WINDOW OPENING COLLAPSED, GLASS FLEW EVERYWHERE. THE CEILING COLLAPSED ON THE PASSENGERS' HEADS. THIS IS A DEATH CAR. *NM
Other 2005 SUBARU FORESTER Problem Areas
Suspension
18 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
16 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
14 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
7 complaints
Air Bags
4 complaints
Service Brakes
4 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
3 complaints
Structurebody
3 complaints
Unknown Or Other
3 complaints
Electrical System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint