2005 Subaru Outback Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 273 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the tires of the 2005 Subaru Outback, 2% of the 273 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,700 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 2005 Subaru Outback turbo. Turbo failed at 65k miles. Axel broke at 64k miles and now the right wheel bearing is out at 70k miles. I understand there is a recall on both rear bearings but not the front. Turbo has been a big problem too.”
NHTSA complaint #10300294, filed 2010-01, 65,000 miles“While driving on interstate 35 we encountered patchy ice on the road surface. On more than one occasion with constant speed (60 MPH, 10 MPH below the posted speed limit), on straight streches of road, the rear end of our 2005 Subaru Outback awd would skid suddenly. The skids would occur without warning and were large enough to cause some body roll. In all cases the car recovered without input from the driver. When the awd system was deactivated per the Subaru manual no such skids occured on the same trip in identical situations. …”
NHTSA complaint #10148955, filed 2006-01, 5,400 miles“2005 Subaru Outback: when cruise control is engaged, acceleration becomes extremely irregular, especially after cresting a hill, engine pulsates as if gas flow to the engine is being interrupted irregularly, car bucks or pulses. Low beams on headlights blew after only 10,000 miles, rain and/or dew drips inside car because of car design-drenching all passengers front and back-seat-no window vents available according to Subaru. No front seat arm-rests..most uncomfortable car I've ever owned”
NHTSA complaint #10125994, filed 2005-06, 10,000 miles“Last month, sidewall failure of bf goodrich touring pro 225/60r16 h-rated. Purchased replacement tire at sam's club 3 weeks ago. Today, the replacement tire failed - some type of tread separation. Concerned as I have these tires on both my 05 Subaru Outback, and also my 97 volvo 850. Only the 2nd incident date is noted.”
NHTSA complaint #10355111, filed 2010-09Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 10% |
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 2 | 0% |
| 2018 | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 | 3 | 0% |
| 2014 | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 9 | 1% |
| 2010 | 9 | 3% |
| 2009 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 6 | 2% |
| 2005 | 5 | 2% |
| 2003 | 5 | 5% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 9 | 5% |
| 2000 | 30 | 14% |
| 1999 | 3 | 3% |
| 1998 | 5 | 4% |
| 1996 | 4 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2005 Subaru Outback
56 complaintsVehicle speed control
40 complaintsAir bags
38 complaintsBrakes
31 complaintsExterior lighting
30 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsEngine
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Subaru Outback
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology