Three problems related to gasoline fuel system 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.
Intermittent throttle disabled. Car becomes unresponsive to the gas pedal. Engine continues to run but gas pedal has no response.
Sitting at stop light - light changes green - no acceleration. Car will move at idle speed creep through intersection. Pull over stop turn car off. Restart w accelerator working but cruise control indicator flashing and check engine light on. Error code indicates pedal position sensor and dealer says entire pedal assembly needs replaced. New 'drive-by-wire' accelerator system for Subaru in 2005. Repair: ~$200 with no change in assembly from what the service dept. Reports.
I had my 2005 Subaru Outback sent to shop for tune-up. Now over the last year I have been having gas fumes entering the passenger cabin when ever you run the a/c or front window defogger with the recirculation air off. (meaning letting fresh air in). When ever I am at a stand still (ie-at traffic light or in traffic or when I am DE-icing or DE-fogging the front windshield when not in motion) the smell of gas comes through the vent and is making me sick and dizzy. I have attempted to have two different Subaru dealers correct the issue but to no luck. They cannot figure it out and it seems that this is an on going and persistent problem with Subaru vehicles. I am concerned for my health and safe operation of the vehicle. It seems that no one will attempt to really fix the problem. I have read on numerous forums that this is a common problem with Subaru's, yet nothing is ever done to correct a possibly fatal accident or asphyxiation from happening. Please investigate.
| Gasoline Fuel System problems | |
| Tank Assembly problems | |
| Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problems |