2005 Subaru Outback suspension problems
The 2005 Subaru Outback has 56 suspension complaints filed with NHTSA — 16% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
56
Suspension complaints
16%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Suspension complaints by year
What owners report
“I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AND PUT ON THE BRAKE. VEHICLE DIDN'T RESPOND TO BRAKING AND KEPT GOING, OVER THE,CURB, ACROSS THE MEDIAN AND HIT 5 PARKED CARS BEFORE IT STOPPED.”
Common questions
How many suspension complaints does the 2005 Subaru Outback have?
NHTSA has 56 complaints about the 2005 Subaru Outback suspension — 16% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.