2005 SUBARU OUTBACK Structurebody Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebody Issues in the 2005 SUBARU OUTBACK
3 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 SUBARU OUTBACK. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
3
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structurebody Complaints
THIS IS THE FIRST SUBARU I'VE EVER OWNED AND SO FAR IT'S BEEN A NIGHTMARE. I HAVE HAD TO REPAIR: AN OIL LEAK IN THE ENGINE THAT REQUIRED THE WHOLE ENGINE TO BE TAKEN APART. WHILE REPLACING A SEEMINGLY SIMPLE PART, THE HYDRAULIC LIFTS THAT KEEP THE BACK HATCH OPEN, THE THREADING THAT HOLDS THE SCREW IN BROKE OFF AND I HAD TO HIRE A MECHANIC YET AGAIN TO WELD THAT PART TO BE ABLE TO SCREW IN THE SCREW TO HOLD THE LIFT IN PLACE. AND NOW, THE ENTIRE INTERIOR LIGHTING DOESN'T WORK, INCLUDING THE STEREO, ALL THE DOME LIGHTS AND THE REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM. IN ADDITION TO THAT, THE REAR WIPER DOESN'T WORK PROPERLY.
I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AND PUT ON THE BRAKE. VEHICLE DIDN'T RESPOND TO BRAKING AND KEPT GOING, OVER THE,CURB, ACROSS THE MEDIAN AND HIT 5 PARKED CARS BEFORE IT STOPPED.
SOON AFTER PURCHASING THE CAR, I REALIZED THAT THE REAR WIPER WAS NOT FUNCTIONING. AFTER CHECKING AN ONLINE OWNERS FORUM I FOUND THAT THERE IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE FUNCTIONS IN THE REAR LIFT GATE SUCH AS INOPERABLE BRAKE LIGHTS, REAR WIPERS INOPERABLE, AND OTHER ITEMS. THIS PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE CAUSED BY THE DEGRADATION OF WIRE INSULATION AND BREAKAGE OF WIRE. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION I DISCOVERED MY OWN VEHICLE HAS A SEVERED WIRE LOCATED IN THE ACCORDION BOOT ON THE RIGHT (PASSENGER) SIDE NEAR THE HINGE FOR THE LIFT GATE. THIS COULD RESULT IS SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUES. AS WITH ANY FAULTY ELECTRICAL WIRING THERE IS ALSO A RISK FOR FIRE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ISSUE. *TR
Other 2005 SUBARU OUTBACK Problem Areas
Air Bags
36 complaints
Suspension
36 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
31 complaints
Electrical System
26 complaints
Service Brakes
22 complaints
Suspensionrear
19 complaints
Exterior Lighting
15 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
14 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
13 complaints
Steering
13 complaints
Engine
10 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
8 complaints
Power Train
8 complaints
Unknown Or Other
8 complaints
Wheels
8 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
7 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
6 complaints
Visibilitywiper
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
5 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Traction Control System
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
5 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
4 complaints
Power Traindriveline
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
2 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systems
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinecenter Support Bearing
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlthrottle
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Wheelshub
1 complaint