Subaru Outback 2005 - Structure - car safety information, failing parts, recalls, bulletins, complaints

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Item no.	Summary	Added
STRUCTURE - BODY
15	09/01/2005	10018409	Water leaking into passenger floor board. subaru. techtips. *tt	12/22/2005
07012004	07/01/2004	10013287	Splash guard tape area. subaru techtips. *tt	04/13/2005
07012004	07/01/2004	10013286	Sedan spoiler template. subaru techtips. *tt	04/13/2005
STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD
07012004	07/01/2004	10013289	Hood protector mounting points. subaru techtips. *tt	04/13/2005

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences
STRUCTURE
01/06/2010	20000	1
	In comparison with many trucks and cars i have driven in winter conditions for over 30 years, our 2005 suburu outback is much more unstable especially in the rear end whenever hard packed snow or ice is encountered even at moderate speeds (30-50 mph). at least once this cause the vehicle to spin uncontrollably. in identical conditions, a truck in 2wd (i have several trucks on my ranch) is far more stable. there is a clear safety problem with this vehicle for which tires, inflation, alignment according to manufacturers specs fails to cure. *tr
STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
03/11/2009	30000	1
	I own a subaru outback and live in bemidji minnesota--land of below zero winter temperatures. today i was nailed in the head yet again by the tailgate door of my car. you see, the struts that support the tailgate door do not function when its really cold outside--like approaching 0 degrees fahrenheit or lower. when temperatures are warmer--about 20 degrees above zero--the struts function as usual. but when it is extremely cold, the struts do not work and the door falls freely onto your head or whatever is in the way. this has been an ongoing issue with this car since i purchased it in july 2006. this is an obvious design defect that could lead to an injury. *tr