2005 Subaru Outback problems by component
273 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2005 Subaru Outback, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension → | 56 | 21% | 60,500 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 40 | 15% | 96,038 mi |
| Air Bags → | 38 | 14% | 67,500 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 30 | 11% | 75,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 28 | 10% | 111,406 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 22 | 8% | 183,000 mi |
| Power Train → | 17 | 6% | 46,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 16 | 6% | 35,600 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 13 | 5% | 162,167 mi |
| Steering → | 13 | 5% | 88,261 mi |
| Engine → | 10 | 4% | 117,000 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 10 | 4% | — |
| Wheels | 9 | 3% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 7 | 3% | — |
| Structure | 7 | 3% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 6 | 2% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 2% | — |
| Tires | 5 | 2% | — |
| Traction Control System | 5 | 2% | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.