Five problems related to check engine light on have been reported for the 2005 Subaru Outback. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Subaru Outback based on all problems reported for the 2005 Outback.
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. After pulling off to the shoulder (across three lanes) and shutting the engine off and restarting the engine, throttle control resumed. Check engine light still glows steady and the cruise light is flashing with the cruise control not working.
Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 mph when the gas pedal was applied the vehicle experienced loss of power. The check engine light blinked off and on. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was driven home. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic and the mechanic was not able to diagnose the failure because the check engine light had not stayed on. The mechanic thought it was the electronic sensor. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. Bd.
Subaru Outback 2. 5xt. 2005 check engine light came on & I could hear whistling or whoosing sounds from engine area. Took it to an auto repair place slowly,ASAP & there it sits. Has 155,000 miles on it & I maintain & love my car! the gears in the turbo 'broke apart' & left shards of metal in oil pan & at this time who knows where else. Was hoping there was a recall as I maintain my vehicles & it seems like a manufacturer error.
On approximately 10 occasions right after a rain when I start up the car the engine light starts blinking and the car runs roughly with little power. After a short time the car power returns but the check engine light stays on for about a week. Once the light goes out the car then runs normal until the next rainstorm. It then does the same all over.
I have been having a problem with my car for the 2-years and has been getting worse. The throttle pedal at times will become non-responsive and the engine idle cannot be controlled. At this time the check engine light is on with a code. P2138. I have taken the car to the dealer with no luck they could not find anything wrong. The car has left me stranded several times and I had to limp or be towed home. The rpm can be anywhere from idle to 3000 rpm and as I said the pedal has no control. I have replaced the accelerator pedal assembly and the problem was gone for the past six months. It has now failed again.