Table 1 shows 15 common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2005 Subaru Outback. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the check engine light on (five problems).
Bought car in 2013, have replaced the turbo 3 times! first within less than a month of ownership. Again in 2016 & again 3 months later. January 2018, again the car left me stranded for the 4th time! the Outback has been in the garage for almost 4 weeks, only to find out the turbo had a stripped Read details...
Traveling at highway speeds (~75 mph) during the morning rush hour on the highway, experienced sudden loss of throttle control and resulting deceleration. The check engine light glowed steady and the cruise light was flashing. Read details...
Subaru Outback 2005 pzev - head gasket failure. The cylinder head gaskets on this vehicle have failed such that engine oil drips onto the hot exhaust system, and produces visible, foul smelling smoke whenver the car is driven. Read details...