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2005 Subaru Outback Problems and Repair Histories

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2005 Subaru Outback

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Subaru Outback in Connecticut, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2008 110000   First odometer entry
Apr 2008 113000 2000 Second turbocharger. First one rpelaced at 35000 under warranty. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2008 34000   First odometer entry
Mar 2008 35000 0 Burned out headlight. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2007 14000   First odometer entry
Feb 2008 17000 0 Outside rear view mirros do not move smoothly when activated. Rear window: one of the heating elements not defrosting. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2005 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Subaru Outback in Georgia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2011 66000   First odometer entry
Aug 2011 68000 300 replaced torn CV boots bilaterally. 
Dec 2011 75000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2005 17000   First odometer entry
Jul 2011 107000 700 Needed a CV joint boot replaced, replaced entire axle as it was about the same price. Rear control arm bushings replaced 
Mar 2012 112000 150 Had the left rear wheel bearing go bad again (it was replaced under warranty previously). Replaced both left rear hub/bearing assemblies. 
Mar 2013 119000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Outback in Oregon, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2012 65000   First odometer entry
Aug 2012 66000 150 Left front door lock actuator. 
Sep 2012 66000 150 Left rear door lock actuator. 
Dec 2012 67000 150 Right rear door lock actuator. 
Jan 2013 67000 1550 Heater Fan Growling and would slow down and stop, 1000. Replaced Rear Hatch Door Wiring Harness for lock actuator. Failed where it flexes going from upper door area into rear ceiling overhead, 200. Drivers seat heater quit working, 350. 

 

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2008 40000   First odometer entry
Jul 2008 40000 450 Brake pads/rotors. 
Sep 2009 57000 180 headlight burnt out 
Feb 2011 74000 2300 The turbo completely failed and had to be fully replaced. An oil filter became clogged and the turbo wasn't adequately lubricated. The mechanic who worked on it could not discern the exact cause of the problem. 
Apr 2012 91300 1400 exhaust system rusted out and needed full replacement. had to wait extra days because the turbo exhaust is different than regular and it needed to be shipped from Japan. 
Feb 2013   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2008 39000   First odometer entry
Mar 2009 47000 285 Replaced tumble generator valve - FP#14120AA050 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2009 52000   First odometer entry
Jul 2009 0 Rear strut leaking. Heated seats had some problems. 

 

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2008 54000   First odometer entry
Jul 2009 67000 40 CV boot needed replacement. 
Mar 2013 100000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Outback in Montana, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2010 70000   First odometer entry
Sep 2011 73000 0 Forward switch on 8-way power seat stopped working. Removed, dissassembled, and cleaned switch contacts. Switch works fine now. 
Mar 2013 79000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Outback in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2010 70000   First odometer entry
Apr 2010 73000 250 Front-right CV boot was ripped and was replaced. Mechanic said this is a common problem on this model Subaru. He also noticed that the lower control arm bushings were ripped and recommended replacing both lower control arms. Will replace just bushings. 
May 2010 74000 350 Lower control arm bushings were ripped. Subaru said most rips do not affect function of car. However, mine were ripped half-way so I decided to replace them with after-market bushings instead of the OEM ones which only last 30,000 miles. 
Jun 2011 89000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Outback in Oregon, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2010 102000   First odometer entry
Sep 2010 103000 430 Timing belt replaced. 
May 2011 106000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Outback in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2005 4000   First odometer entry
Jul 2007 17000 0 The "extendable armrest" broke. It comes apart when you try to open it to reach the storage area underneath. It is technically an "assessory" and therefore not covered under the warranty. With the @$200+ cost, I decided to live with it. I thought it was a 
Dec 2007 19000 4 I went in for a standard oil change and they had the armrest in stock. So I opted to have them do it right then and there. Took less than an hour. I earn "Subaru Bucks" from a Chase/Subaru credit card. I had $200 credit towards purchase/service and thus 
May 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Outback in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2005 16000   First odometer entry
Nov 2009 56000 65 Problem with the panoramic moonroof where one of the metal guides came loose and prevented the moonroof from opening fully. 
Jan 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Outback in Connecticut, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2010 57000   First odometer entry
Jan 2011 57000 5500 Turbo failure which caused engine to fail. Towed to dealer. After battling with Subaru, they agreed to pay for half of the repair. 

 

Subaru Outback in Indiana, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2006 11000   First odometer entry
Nov 2007 35000 0 Some electrical wires had corroded and caused the center console (CD player, AC) to malfunction. 
Jun 2008   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2012 92000   First odometer entry
Jun 2012 94000 1100 Replaced timing belt and idlers, water pump etc. 105k service 
Jul 2012 95000 600 Code P0011 AVCS error. Determined to be oil clogging the AVCS valves, performed oil flush procedure (Subaru TSB) Front control arm bushings replaced Front driver and passenger axle boots ripped, replaced with new Subaru axles. 
Jan 2013 101000 400 Turbocharger replaced with good used unit 
Mar 2013 103000 250 Replace leaking valve cover gasket 

 

Subaru Outback in Georgia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2009 58000   First odometer entry
Jul 2010 75000 550 Replaced front control arms due to cracked bushings 
Nov 2010 81000 0 replaced right rear wheel bearing under mfg extended warranty 
Jul 2011 86000 0 Right side CV joint boot split and leaked. Tech replaced boot and axie. 
Dec 2011 92000 750 Leaking power steering pump replaced 
Jul 2012 95300 30 Loose head bolt caused oil seepage 
Mar 2013 99000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2010 0 CPV boot broke, during sliding incident in snowy weather. Subaru covered it under the 60k/mile warranty. 
Mar 2011 68000 0 Brake noise. Cleaned brake pads and realigned front wheels to deal with uneven tread wear. 
Jul 2011 71700 658 wheel bearings in driver's side rear wheel were busted, replaced. driver's side front inner cv boot was cracked, replaced. driver's side inner cv boot cracked, replaced 
Feb 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Outback in New Hampshire, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2007 42000   First odometer entry
Feb 2008 57000 0 The rear window trim had started to separate while the car was under warranty. The dealer told me to leave it, and when the tear started to bother me, they would fix it under warranty. I'm WELL passed the warranty, and they fixed it no problem at all. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2005 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2010 102000   First odometer entry
Apr 2011 109000 325 Front driver side wheel bearing. 
Mar 2013 132000 400 Alternator belt broke. 

 

Subaru Outback in Michigan, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2009 90000   First odometer entry
Dec 2009 90000 179 Replaced inner CV Boot Assembly 
Jan 2010 90500 425 Replaced Timing Belt-----what a rip off--never had to replace a timing belt in my GM vehicle 
Feb 2010 91000 174 Replaced Rear Brake Pads 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Outback in Minnesota, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2007 0 Front wheel bearing replacement - Covered under 60K drivetrain warranty 
Oct 2008 76000 100 Check Engine Light indicated Evap Emissions Leak (loose gas cap). CEL would not go off without diagnostic and reset. CEL also disables cruise control when lit which is inconvenient. 
Jul 2009 91000 150 Torn front inner CV boots. Rebuilt joints and replaced CV boots. 
Aug 2009 95000 100 Sticky oil control [servo] valve for variable valve timing system (AVCS) on Bank 2 (drivers side). Part replaced. DIY labor = 10 minutes, difficulty = easy. Part cost = $100. Symptoms: CEL, rough idle, and hesitation. Diagnosed via legacygt.com. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Outback in Manitoba, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2006 1240   First odometer entry
Jun 2007 19840 0 Fan relay would send voltage back to computer and damage it. Recall was not done soon enough, and computer was damaged. Waited two weeks for new computer. 
Jul 2007 19840 0 part finally arrived 
Jun 2009 32240 0 left and right generator valve motors 
Jul 2009 32240 0 New generator valve motors installed. 

 

Subaru Outback in Idaho, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2010 64000   First odometer entry
Dec 2010 84000 600 Sunroof entire assembly replaced...for 2nd time since I've owned car (1st time under warranty) 
Aug 2011 92000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2005 0 Replaced main fuse block. Cracked during assembly causing electrical gremlins 
Oct 2006 0 Replaced ECU and relay's cooling fan stuck on 
Feb 2007 100 Replaced Driver side Inner CV boot 
Jun 2007 0 Replaced ECU again, cooling fan staying on 
Jan 2008 81000 100 Passenger side CV joing boot shredded. Caused CV joint to wear prematurely. Both replaced 
Jun 2008 88600 0 Replaced Passenger side half shaft. Inner CV joint torn 
Dec 2008 94000 100 Replaced rear driver side wheel bearing due to excessive noise 
Jan 2009 100 Replaced Driver side inner CV boot 
Aug 2009 105000 1250 Threw accessory belt, harmonic balancer separating. Replaced harmonic balancer. Timing belt, water pump, new pulleys done at 105,000 (regular maintenance) Subaru dealer. 
Sep 2009 106000 140 Throwing CEL P0139, O2 sensor replaced. 
Jan 2010 112300 400 Passenger Side Inner CV joint leaking grease Noise from front of car. Replaced worn Passenger side Wheel bearing and ball joint 
Mar 2010 115000 400 Replaced Passenger side drive shaft AGAIN, due to torn boot. 
Jan 2013 152000 500 Tensioner seized causing power steering/alternator belt to slip 

 

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2008 31000   First odometer entry
Dec 2008 31620 0 3rd replacement of front axle due to loud clicking sound upon hard acceleration when cold 
Jan 2009   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2012 77000   First odometer entry
Jul 2012 87700 800 Right front wheel bearing Replaced brake pads all around, front rotors 
Oct 2012 95000 550 Blown right front CV boot. Replaced with remanufactured axle assembly 
Nov 2012 95000 120 replace serpentine belt 

 

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2009 48000   First odometer entry
Nov 2010 63700 0 Rear wheel bearing replaced. TSB Warranty issue 
Dec 2010 65000 0 Loud sound increasing with acceleration. Determined to be left rear wheel bearing, which was replaced under Subaru factory warranty that has been extended to 80,000 miles because of a TSB.  
Feb 2011 67700 180 Noticed grease on exhaust manifold causing burning smell when car gets warm. Inner passenger CV boot cracked, needed replacement 
Aug 2012 84500 500 Leaky rear strut. Replaced as a set. DIY and saved 300 in labor Went in for alignment after struts replaced. Camber? Bolt was seized and had to be replaced in rear. Extra labor and parts beyond original alignment quote 
Mar 2013 91000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2005 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

250-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Subaru Outback in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2011 55000   First odometer entry
Jun 2011 55000 2600 Despite constant regular maintenance since day one my turbo blew at 37k miles. Subaru left me with the bill. I've found out that almost every other turbo is is blowing too. Don't buy this engine combo. 

 

Subaru Outback in Indiana, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2010 143000   First odometer entry
Jun 2011 150000 800 Rear wheel bearing noisy, Burning grease smell. Mechanic found failed Front passenger drive shaft boot, worn suspension bushing, worn discs & pads, cracked wheel hub + worn rear wheel bearing Mechanic found failed Front passenger drive shaft boot,  worn suspension bushing 
Jul 2012 159300 160 Accessory drive pulley seized and resulted in failed FEAD (front end accessory drive) belt 
Oct 2012 160000 602 Steering rack was leaking and had failed rubber boot 
Mar 2013 162000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Outback in Utah, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2012 76000   First odometer entry
Sep 2012 76000 1200 Error code p1844 with engine light and vdc lights on. Dealer advised that vehicle would require a valve body replacement for approximately $1200. About 76,000 miles on vehicle, all maint. done at dealer. 
Oct 2012 76000 0 Contacted Subaru main office about prior repair. They have been silent on covering this repair despite an expired extended warranty that would cover out to 80K miles (expired on time). Very displeased with Subaru at this point. May sell. 
Jan 2013 80000 0 Contacted Subaru a second time and told them I reported their lack of response here. Subaru claimed they never received the first complaint. I sent them all info they requested about a week ago. I am requesting they honor the time expir 
Feb 2013 80000 0 Subaru offered to pay $500 of the $1200 estimate. They declined to honor time expired but not mileage expired ext. warranty I had purchased for $1K. I declined and plan to purchase a more reliable vehicle with a 10 year powertrain warranty. 
Mar 2013 80000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Outback in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2007 437 Idler Pulley 

 

Subaru Outback in Oregon, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2006 8 Replaced headlight bulb. 
Mar 2009 581 Car had rough idle. Serviced fuel injector system. Replaced spark plugs (very expensive!!). Problem remained. Went back to premium gas at mechanic's suggestion (had been using mid-level). Took awhile, but problem gradually disappeared. 
Dec 2009 54000 4 Replaced one rear brake light that was burned out. As long as I was at it, I replaced the other one as well. 

 

Subaru Outback in Alberta, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2010 0 Experienced infamous rear "ghostwalking" on icey road (detailed in a tread on SubaruOutback.org)Replacement of OEM rear shock absorbers - they were totally worn - for 2000-04 spec Kayabas and wheel alignment. Problem fixed. 
Jan 2011 0 O2 sensor malfunction sending error code to ECM. "Check Engine" on. Car still drives normally, but VDC and Cruise Control are off and their indicator lamps on/flashing. Erasing the code fixed the problem.  
Nov 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Outback in West Virginia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2011 56000   First odometer entry
Jan 2013 88300 400 front inner cv joints power steering boot turn signal switch 
Mar 2013 93000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Outback in Minnesota, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2009 87000   First odometer entry
Jun 2012 112000 550 Car was swaying, had the rear struts replaced 
Dec 2012 117000 565 Replace drive shaft and left and right CV Joints 
Mar 2013 119000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2011 161820   First odometer entry
Sep 2011 164920 928 Odd noise from behind dash. Dealer could not find source. Car unlocking itself. Dealer could not find cause. Leaking steering rack. Solution: replaced steering rack. 
Dec 2011 169880 140 Routine brake maintenance, replacement of pads. 
Jul 2012 176060 407 Originally took car to Subaru dealer, incorrectly indicated that 2 bearings were bad. Trusted indep. mechanic indicated only 1, that which was making noise, needed to be replaced. Unimpressed with dealer, will not return for service. 
Sep 2012 177320 50 Minor sound when braking caused my loose bracket interacting with brake lines. Minor, annoying only because of the sound it made. 
Apr 2013 182280   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Outback in Tennessee, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2011 89000   First odometer entry
Jan 2012 90000 217 Brake rotors had to be resurfaced. Previous brake job replacing rotors and pads was conducted by a different Subaru dealership in 2009. 
Mar 2012 90000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Outback in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2011 112000   First odometer entry
Jun 2011 113000 350 Blown rear strut 

 

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2010 1400  
Oct 2010 113460 1300 1 of 2 catalytic converters had to be replaced. After market product not available 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Outback in Oregon, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2010 70000   First odometer entry
Jul 2010 73000 420 new rear brakes and rotors 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Outback in Alberta, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2009 48980   First odometer entry
Feb 2009 48980 0 Numerous repairs. Needed a new power steering pump. Just took what we could get in trade. Electrical short that could not be located. Paint chipped on the front of the car, and clearcoat peeled.  

 

Subaru Outback in Quebec, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2010 90520   First odometer entry
Jul 2010 94240 200 intermittent malfunction in TPS resulting in "limp" mode. CEL. OBD2 code P2135. Problem very hard to duplicate and to repair. 
Nov 2010 101060 523 rubber bushings had to be replace on front tab, were really worn. Had the rear bushings and the stab bar link kit replace at the same time since they showed signs of wear and would be due within a few months. 
Jan 2011 104200 150 CEL came on, after pulling the code, it was the front O2 sensor, passenger side that was the trouble. It was still the original part, thé driver side had been changed about 18 months ago. Problem solved with new sensor installed. 
Feb 2011 106020 200 A homocinetic joint boot had to be replaced, front driver side. Been done at the same time as oil change. 
May 2011 110360 1730 the front end link kit needed to be replace (link kit for the sway bar) and they also discovered that the homocinetic joints boots needed to be replace, they were cracked. 
Sep 2011 116560   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2006 17000   First odometer entry
Dec 2007 29000 0 Both headlights out. Bulbs replaced 
Apr 2008 33000 0 Rear brakes won down to 1/32nd. Replaced under warranty. 
Aug 2009   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2005 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

168-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

Subaru Outback in Maryland, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2009 61000   First odometer entry
Jul 2009 62000 300 Bearings worn in driver side rear. Clicking noise heard during wheel rotation. 
Mar 2010 73500 0 took car in for knocking noise heard in front right strut, told driver rear bearings had to be replaced. warrantied. 
Apr 2012 118000 0 CEL has been on for 3 weeks. Finally took to dealer. Informed catalytic converter was not running efficiently. Est $2800. Had replaced during recall 2yrs/42k ago. Exploring options. 

 

Subaru Outback in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2005 0 Cruise control would shut off after about 30 seconds of use. Dealer fixed it at no charge by applying an ECU update (ECM CID E2ZJ113A), which not only fixed the problem, but made the cruise control work smoother than before. 
Jan 2006 0 Audio system kept switching from CD to radio. Radio replaced under warranty. 
Jan 2007 0 Ambient Temperature Sensor was bad causing outdoor temperature display to always read 72 degrees F. Fixed by dealer at no charge, even though the bumper to bumper warranty was over. 
Apr 2009 65000 0 Left rear wheel bearing making loud noise, fixed for no charge by dealer under special extended warranty for this specific known problem. 
Nov 2009 70700 0 Check engine light came on, was "catalytic efficiency low"... light reset, no repair, hasn't come on since -- may be related to recent recall that sometimes required replacement of the catalytic converters, which Subaru didn't do on mine. 
Jan 2010 72700 0 Stereo refuses to accept CDs... was replaced under warranty for same problem a few years ago. Out of warranty now, will probably replace with aftermarket stereo some day, ignoring for now. 
Aug 2011 83700 0 Rear wheel bearings replaced, again, under specifically lengthened warranty Replaced cats under pzev warranty 
May 2012 90000 600 Torn CV boots. Design leads to early failure. Aftermarket axles cause horrible noise & vibration, three tries before trying Subaru rebuilt parts (new unavailable), which are still not as smooth as the originals. No shop would reboot them. 
Mar 2013 103000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2011 59520   First odometer entry
Jul 2011 59520 0 button for info display wouldnt cycle when pushed. took console out saw green corrosion on contact and applied brake cleaner. Reassembled and working fine now ripped front right CV boot. Just bought car last week and she covered repair under 30 day warranty. They changed the right axle. Sounds like a typical issue. 

 

Subaru Outback in Alberta, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2009 117800   First odometer entry
Oct 2009 120900 400 LR Wheel bearing 
Nov 2010 133920 375 Oxygen sensor failed -- replaced with new part and computer reset 
May 2011 137640 440 Right Front Inner CV boot split, and CV joint worn. Replaced complete axle assembly and replaced Left Front CV boots at same time Head light bulb socket damaged: replaced wiring. 
Aug 2011 140080 600 Radiator fan motors stopped working -- replaced both. Limited radio reception -- wires in rear hatch wiring harness broken -- replaced harness. 2nd time in 2 years this has happened 
Dec 2011 143220 1200 RF ball joint had play, replaced. Valve cover gaskets leaking Spark plugs and wires replaced 
Jan 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Outback in Maine, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2009 55000   First odometer entry
Aug 2009 58000 82 replaced an A/C pulley 
Apr 2011 76000 85 catalytic converter was replaced bearings in front passenger wheel 

 

Subaru Outback in Western Australia, Australia
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2008 24800   First odometer entry
Aug 2009 30380 0 The car has had an exhaust rattle since I've owned it and when I took it to the shop for a service, they removed a broken heat shield from RH front exhaust. 
Aug 2011 50800 600 passenger central locking actuator died so it was replaced 
Sep 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2011 88000   First odometer entry
Jun 2012 105000 195 Replaced front left wheel bearing, rotors, front brakes. 
Aug 2012 108300 350 Timing belt and serpentine belts R&R. 
Mar 2013 120000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Outback in Connecticut, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2010 85000   First odometer entry
Jan 2011 94300 0 rear wheel bearings 
Jun 2011 111000 900 Catalytic converters (2 apparently) replaced under recall/warranty Head gasket replaced under after-market warranty, I paid $400 timing belt, water pump, etc another $500 
Oct 2011 124000 170 Replaced the A/C pulley because its bearings were bad, causing funny noises. 
Nov 2011 127000 550 Rear struts 
Apr 2013 149000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Outback in Indiana, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2010 53000   First odometer entry
Jun 2012 70000 100 Rubber boots were torn on CV shafts. I replaced both front shafts. 
Feb 2013 82500 230 The upstream O2 sensor needed replaced. The passenger side head gasket was leaking oil on to the exhaust. I replaced both gaskets. I replaced the timing belt, pulleys and the water pump while I had it apart changing the head gaskets. Preventative maintenance. 
Mar 2013 83000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2005 Subaru Outback 4dr Wagon

168-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Subaru Outback in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2007 56000   First odometer entry
Aug 2008 67000 106 Replaced headlights. 
Oct 2008 70000 554 Catalytic Converter Replaced Brake, rotors 
Jul 2009   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Outback in Massachusetts, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2012 135000   First odometer entry
Feb 2012 136000 600 Front axle shafts were noisy. Got them replaced with after market parts but those parts transferred vibration to rest of car. Returned to shop to have shafts replaced with OEM rebuilts. 
Jan 2013 145000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Outback in Rhode Island, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2012 105000   First odometer entry
Jul 2012 111300 0 Resurfaced front rotors, replaced front brake pads. Remove and replace rear sway bar links and bushings 
Mar 2013 118000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Outback in Ohio, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2007 0 Brakes checked by dealership, window trim replaced. Both covered by warranty. 

 

Subaru Outback in Kentucky, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2005 12000   First odometer entry
Mar 2007 35000 0 check engine light due to air brush problem. Dealer fixed it, covered by warrantee. 
Mar 2009 54000 700 Malfunctioning mass air flow sensor. Warranty doesn't cover it after 3 years. This seems to be known problem for most subaru models. 
Sep 2009 59000 10 car was making rattling noise in low gear, brought the car to local mechanic, he said he just needed to tighten up something underneath and charged $10. 
Jun 2010 68000 500 noise from under the car, louder as car run faster. Dealer said bad rear wheel bearing. repair covered under the extended warrantee. 
May 2011 81000 0 loose muffler realigned. 
Jun 2012 88000 250 had to replace worn out CV joint. 
Dec 2012 89000 0 replaced rear wheel bearing which was repaired less than a year ago. repair cost covered by the warrantee provided by the shop. 

 

Subaru Outback in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2006 57000   First odometer entry
Jan 2007 60300 1100 full tune up, plus transmission service plus timing belt 
Apr 2007 69000 1100 60,000 mile tune up including timing chain and also did brakes 
Jul 2011 176000 500 replace rear wheel hubs. third time on this car. replace front cv joints and axles. going back to show, think c/v was defective or damaged upon installation. 

 

Subaru Outback in Utah, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2006 21000   First odometer entry
Aug 2007 35000 0 Four-wheel-drive system was binding during tight, low speed turning. Transmission shifting problems when cold. Ordered complete transmission/center differential component. 
Sep 2007 37000 0 Four-wheel-drive system was binding during tight, low speed turning. Transmission shifting problems when cold. Subaru replaced the complete transmission/center differential component. 
Jan 2008   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Outback in Virginia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2009 85000   First odometer entry
Jul 2012 127700 250 Clunking noise in front end...replaced sway bar end links Warped discs were replaced 
Oct 2012 132000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2012 113000   First odometer entry
Jan 2013 120000 94 Sway bar bushings replaced. 

 

Subaru Outback in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2011 87000   First odometer entry
Jan 2012 89000 400 Broken CV boot front driver side, replaced with new axle due to mileage and previous failure of passenger side boot ~75K miles 
Jan 2013 103000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2011 117000   First odometer entry
Aug 2011 122000 290 Replace front axle shaft...performed by local NTB 
Feb 2012 137500 1150 Head gaskets 
May 2012 141000 0 Noisy right rear wheel bearing. Causing vibration. I've heard 2005 Outbacks are known for this issue. 
Nov 2012 156000 400 Ball Joint 
Mar 2013 166000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Outback in Utah, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2011 67000   First odometer entry
Feb 2011 68500 300 Dealer actually paid for new condensor, I replaced it myself. Total cost after r134a replacement $50 Just bought the vehicle. Air conditioner did not work. I put in some r134a and it came right back out a hole in the condensor. Replace condensor and o rings. 
Feb 2012 83000 445 The front passenger side axle boot was cracked and leaking grease. The joint was not bad yet, so I just had the boot itself replaced. The front drivers side, and the rear passenger side wheel bearings both needed replacing. It is a common problem with this model of outback, there was even an extended manufacturer warranty on the matter. 
Sep 2012 91000 40 The headlights on this vehicle were designed to be on whenever the vehicle was running. There was no way to turn them off. As a result the headlights were burning out every 5 months. I disconnected the wiring harness that cause this. 
Mar 2013   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Outback in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2009 33000   First odometer entry
Jan 2012 44700 1840 Replaced all four struts. Replaced front passenger side CV/axle assembly. 
Mar 2013 50000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Outback in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2010 50000   First odometer entry
Apr 2011 53000 1064 Right front CV axle boot busted, installed new axle assembly Left rear wheel bearing failing. Removed wheel bearing hub, installed new hub assembly. 
May 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Outback in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2009 72000   First odometer entry
Jul 2010 94000 0 Check engine light. Took to dealer they did not want to replace cat converted but charged me $100 to put on computer. has been a problem with this car for many many months. I would never get another subaru...pain in the a-- 
Nov 2011 123000 1700 Bad oxygen sensors, cat converter...subaru warrant to 152,000 as have cal. emissions model..also had timing belt, serpentine belts and front left wheel work done on car...so far so good... 

 

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2006 12000   First odometer entry
Dec 2006 20000 0 Headlight burnt out. From LegacyGT.com this seems to be a trend that the correct bulbs were not installed to account for the increased load due to the daylight running headlights. 
Aug 2008 37000 0 Replaced rear wheel bearing on warranty extended to 100k miles by manufacturer. 
Dec 2009 56000 20 Burned out right headlight replaced. 
May 2010 59700 16 Burnt out headlight. 
Oct 2010 66000 600 Replaced cracked lower control arm bushings that caused excessive inner tire tread wear, new front tires and front end alignment.  
Jun 2011 70000 16 Another burnt out low beam headlight replaced. 
Jun 2012 85000 0 Noisy left rear wheel bearing replaced under extended warranty. 
Oct 2012 90000 17 burnt out right low beam headlight replaced. 
Mar 2013 92000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Outback in New Brunswick, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2009 47740   First odometer entry
Nov 2010 62620 150 Did not pass safety inspection, Front control arm rear bushing cracked and to much play Left and Right. Replaced with new bushings from dealer.  
Apr 2011 68660 100 Front sway bar end links and rubber bushings. 
Sep 2011 74400 430 Replaced front and rear struts and mounts 
May 2012 81400 45 Torn inner passenger cv boot. Cleaned, lubed and reboot 
Sep 2012 86800 45 Torn inner cv boot drivers front 
Jan 2013 88660 12 Thermostat replaced as engine was running cold. 
Feb 2013 89560 750 Left and right head gasket replacement. 
Mar 2013 90520   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Outback in Montana, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2010 73000   First odometer entry
Mar 2010 75000 0 humming noise in rear of vehicle. Dealer replaced both rear wheel bearings under warranty extension 
Sep 2011 93000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Outback in South Africa
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2009 51460   First odometer entry
Feb 2010 58280 25 exhaust pipe broken in middle - had been damaged and repaired by previous owner 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Outback in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2010 70000   First odometer entry
Sep 2011 88000 200 CV boot split, replaced axle front passenger. New battery. 

 

Subaru Outback in Connecticut, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2011 88000   First odometer entry
Aug 2011 90000 0 Check Engine Light - Needs new Catalytic converter. Will schedule 
Oct 2011 91000 650 catalytic converter replacement. Dealer paid half of the cost. Subbed out to local exhaust shot, but is warrantying the repair themselves 
Sep 2012 100000 350 timing belt replacement 
Apr 2013 105000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Outback in Michigan, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2010 64000   First odometer entry
Jul 2011 80000 140 AC problem. One day fix, refill the refrigerant. 

 

Subaru Outback in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2008 38000   First odometer entry
Sep 2009 47000 350 Inner front CV boot required replacement. 
Apr 2010 53000 250 Rt front CV boot replaced. 
Nov 2012 81000 1000 Front rack replaced. Chronic brake light failures. Replaced socket & lead wires. Problem remains. 
Jan 2013 83000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Subaru Outback in Washington, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2010 80000   First odometer entry
Dec 2010 81000 953 Replaced both front half-shafts. Seals on both were leaking. 
Jun 2011 90000 1200 Performed 90,000 mile service, found oil in spark plugs. Replaced valve cover gaskets. Found two torn bushings, replaced. 
Oct 2011 98000 2000 Head Gasket, Water Pump, 105,000 mile service (early) 
Mar 2013 114000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2005 Subaru Outback 4dr Sedan

250-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Subaru Outback in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2009 66000   First odometer entry
Jul 2010 82300 500 Front pads and rotors replaced. 
Mar 2011 102000 50 wiper motor failed. 
Apr 2012 116300 500 CV Boots (both front drive shafts replaced) Sway Bar Links 
Mar 2013 133000 268 Replaced lower control arm bushings and sway bar bushings to get rid of some noise.  Some improvement but the dealer says I also need a front strut mount replaced to eliminate a persistent clank, which means I should go ahead and replace both front struts. 

 

Subaru Outback in Michigan, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2008 27000   First odometer entry
Aug 2008 35000 0 Rattle coming from under car at highway speeds (above 45 MPH). Heat shield under middle of car on side ripped off. Correct by installing large washer and rebolting. Will have the dealer look at it at next visit. 
Oct 2008 36000 0 Replace heat shield that was ordered earlier. Took longer then expected to get the part (or it never was ordered the first time)? 
Feb 2009 40000 0 Heat Shield on the exhaust(different area) needed to be tightend. 
Jun 2009 43000 20 Drivers side headlight bulb 
Feb 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2005 Subaru Outback 4dr Sedan

168-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Subaru Outback in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2011 56420   First odometer entry
May 2012 63820 250 Driver's side front window electric motor failed and required replacing. 
Dec 2012 65720   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2005 Subaru Outback 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder manual AWD

Subaru Outback in Colorado, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2006 20000   First odometer entry
Mar 2007 31000 0 arm rest padding was warped. replaced it under warrantee 
Dec 2007 50000 107 cruise control not working 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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