Table 1 shows one common equipment related problems of the 2005 Subaru Outback.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Equipment problems |
Please refer to code p2138 - throttle/pedal position sensor switch with "d"/"e" voltage correlation dtc severity 2 of 3 repair -- I believe elaine chao should be made aware of the safety issues affecting the general public regarding this dangerous issue -- my Subaru Outback accelerator will shut down on the highway almost every day. Subaru is aware that this is a pervasive problem affecting thousands of Subarus and should be forced to issue a recall. I'll be going 75 mph and then suddenly there will be no power and the car will coast to a stop in the middle of the highway. This then shuts down everyone on i35 and I almost get hit from behind multiple times a week.
I purchased this 2005 Subaru Outback this past summer. I have driven it on the very same road I describe below, under dry conditions, with absolutely no issues whatsoever. On this particular night, the roads were just starting to build snow and freeze, but others were driving and passing with no issues. While traveling on this two lane road, with a speed limit of 70mph, my Subaru developed a sway in the back end. It felt like the Subaru was going to lose control and sway into on coming traffic. If I went over 30mph the sway began and I feared that the "sway" was going to send my car into the opposite lane of traffic and cause me to have a head on wreck. I didn't notice any other vehicles having any issues. During this trip, I had to drive no faster than 30mph on a two lane road with a 70mph speed limit. There were several cars behind me and several in the oncoming lane. I couldn't pull over and let traffic pass because there wasn't any turn outs and there was continuous oncoming traffic. I was forced to drive less than 30mph, for fear that I was going to have a head on collision, and had to straddle the rumble strip on the shoulder of the road. I was nearly forced off the road by a semi truck following me. This was an extremely scary situation. I have been driving on snow and ice covered roads for over 30 years and I have never had an experience as horrible as this. I feared for my life and the lives of my children riding in the car!!!! after getting past the ice and snow on this road, I drove on, going 70mph, and had no issues with the car at all. The "sway occurs" on icy/snow covered roads while going over 30mph. The "sway "only happens in the rear of the car. Please! please! please! this is an issue that needs to be addressed and fixed!!!.
On any wet or snowy pavement car is ghost walking, like the rear end has marbles under it. Speed of 35 mph, straight driving, on wet pavement. Like a cat walking on its nails. Terrified. Had alignment, new tires, new rear struts, sway bar, transmission wiring harness. Disabled abs so at least I control braking.
Intermittently and without warning, the accelerator pedal will become unresponsive. On multiple occasions, the vehicle was in motion when this happened. The speedometer fell to 0, and when pressed, the accelerator pedal did nothing. The vehicle had to be limped to the side of the road and restarted in order for it to work again. The check engine light would then come on. On other occasions, the accelerator would not respond immediately upon starting the vehicle, and the check engine light came on immediately upon starting. This has the potential to be extremely dangerous or fatal if the car were to go limp when driving on a highway at high speeds, or taking a turn. Research has shown that this is a widespread problem with the Outback, and action needs to be taken by Subaru. This should be treated as a recall.
Rear hatch does not lock.
My Subaru (and others '05-'09) have serious computer issues causing the car to stall out in the middle of traffic. I got the car special edition of consumer reports and the article below is no joke. Subaru Outback '05-'09 have gotten terrible reviews for the following: major engine issue and drive issues and more. The dealer and headquarters will not acknowledge that there may be a serious need for a recall. When disconnecting and reconnecting the battery, the car will stall out the next day in the middle of traffic. Car ran but then stalled out in the middle of traffic. I was able to get it off the road eventually and take it to the dealership. The dealership did not want to acknowledge the issue and wanted to charge me $200 for diagnosis. I do not feel safe driving my car because I need to get a new battery ($225 at Subaru which I can't afford and $119 at firestone), however, firestone does not have the memory stick Subaru does and I run a very good chance of stalling out in traffic after the work is done at a non Subaru dealership. Neither the dealer nor headquarters will acknowledge this article that this safety issue has happened to others too. This is very unsafe for me and others on the road here is an article which describes exactly what happened to me. A recall needs to be involved and Subaru must be waiting for a major accident to happen. I am not willing to put my life on the line anymore by driving this unsafe vehicle. This article provides exactly what is going on. . Read more...
Low beams replace several time, replaced both recently and both went out at the same time in the dark on they way to work. Lights in dashboard constantly flashing on and off, abs, battery, brake. Speedometer jumping all over the place. Been happening over a month or so. Very upset can't figure out what it is.
While driving the car on a slightly snowy/slippery road with light snow falling, it felt like the rear end of the car was spinning out and I was heading off the road. I had to slow down to about 30 mph in order to stay in my lane. Everyone else was flying past me. I have since had many occasions where these same conditions caused the same effects with the car. It seems to worsen when I have passengers or any extra weight in the car. When the driving conditions that cause this problem exist, I cannot drive my car, but must rent another vehicle or borrow someone else's car. We have owned other Subaru Outbacks of 1998 or earlier with no problems in snow. Numerous times I brought this problem up with Subaru corporation of America and my dealership and everyone denies there is any problem with the car. I'm totally frustrated!!.
Bought car in 2006. Check engine light came on after having a couple of months. Under warranty replaced oxygen sensor, went out after a month; also headlight went out. Had senior replaced again, went out again after 1 month. Wasn't under warranty, the sensor was but not the labor. Single income couldn't afford to keep replacing. My check engine light had been on for 9 years, and I haven't been able to use my cruise control. My 1 st Subaru was a 1986; been driving one sense. Just thought you would like to know.
Consumr's 2005 Subaru Outback had automatic climate control problems.