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2005 Subaru Outback Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

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08/14/17 NHTSA ID: 10111069
TSB ID: 02-164-16

This service information bulletin announces a design change to the internal contact portion of the oil pressure switch to increase durability
02/27/17 NHTSA ID: 10093117
TSB ID: 04-13-09R

If you encounter a vehicle that has a groaning type noise coming from the power steering pump when the wheel is turned to the full right or left position when the vehicle is parked, it may be caused by the relief valve vibrating within the
02/27/17 NHTSA ID: 10093067
TSB ID: 02-162-15

This service information bulletin announces a design change to the oil pressure switch assembly. nickel plating has been applied to the internal switch contacts to enhance their durability and reduce the possibility of poor contact which c
11/30/16 NHTSA ID: 10085232
TSB ID: WQG?-43A

Subject: new subaru recall campaign: brake line corrosion wqg?]43 subaru of america, inc. has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists on the following affected vehicles. these vehicles may have been manufactu
11/21/16 NHTSA ID: 10084453
TSB ID: 02-155-14

This bulletin announces availability of a revised replacement air intake duct for the turbocharged vehicles specified.
11/15/16 NHTSA ID: 10084243
TSB ID: WQK-47

New subaru recall campaign: brake line corrosion wqk?]47
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05/23/16 NHTSA ID: 10068331
TSB ID: WQG-43R

Summary to be provided on a future date.
05/18/16 NHTSA ID: 10065774
TSB ID: WQG-43

Summary to be provided on a future date.
05/18/16 NHTSA ID: 10065773
TSB ID: WQG-43

Summary to be provided on a future date.
05/13/16 NHTSA ID: 10065138
TSB ID: WQG-43

Summary to be provided on a future date.
12/16/09 NHTSA ID: 10030868
TSB ID: SB-WVI-19

Subaru: engine control module (ecm) reprogramming. under certain unique driving patterns, such as repeated acceleration and deceleration and/or continuous uphill driving at higher speeds (about 75mph), the catalytic converters of affectiv
12/16/09 NHTSA ID: 10030865
TSB ID: SB-WVH-18

Subaru: engine control module (ecm)reprogramming. under certain unique driving patterns, such as repeated acceleration and deceleration and/or continuous uphill driving at higher speeds (about 75mph), the catalytic converters of affected
05/02/07 NHTSA ID: 10021477
TSB ID: 12

Radiator cooling fan relay #2.
11/13/06 NHTSA ID: 10020531
TSB ID: 166806

Vehicles equipped with 4 eat diagnostic procedures for p0851/p0852.
09/12/06 NHTSA ID: 10020307
TSB ID: 094306

Modification of main cooling fan relay.
09/12/05 NHTSA ID: 10016433
TSB ID: 117505

Modification to fuel tank pressure sensor.
08/18/04 NHTSA ID: 10008733
TSB ID: 063404

Leather separating from the frame of the hand brake cover.
07/14/04 NHTSA ID: 10007901
TSB ID: 093904

Engine coolant system refilling.*mr
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03/06/17 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10093967
TSB ID: 03-68-12R

This bulletin reviews a change to the part numbers used for the transfer driven gear bearings. these revised bearings are to be used to enhance durability.
01/31/17 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10089957
TSB ID: 03-70-12R

Repair procedure for high-pitched sound from extension housing area using latest generation production parts - this bulletin provides production change, repair procedure and parts information to address a customer concern of a high-pitched
09/14/16 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10079980
TSB ID: 03-70-12R

This bulletin provides production change, repair procedure and parts information to address a customer concern of a high-pitched sound coming from the transmission extension housing area. in cold temperatures, thermal contraction causes shr
07/08/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10015184
TSB ID: 06

Transmission control module reprogramming.
04/22/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10013587
TSB ID: 16

Automatic transmission ring indicator removal. subaru techtips
11/30/04 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10010530
TSB ID: 08252004

Axle nut check/replace procedure - warrany claim information.
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02/15/17 Brakes and Traction Control NHTSA ID: 10091768
TSB ID: WQK-47

Wqk-47 - brake line corrosion product campaign bulletin
02/15/17 Brakes and Traction Control NHTSA ID: 10091842
TSB ID: WQG-43R

Campaign wqg-43r - brake line corrosion
04/02/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10131695
TSB ID: WVI19R

Pzev models only. revised. this campaign applies to vehicles in any state except those with motor vehicle registrations in the states of california, massachusetts, maine, new york or vermont. for affected vehicles registered in these st
04/02/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10131696
TSB ID: WVH18R

Pzev models only. revised. this campaign only applies to vehicles with motor vehicle registration in the states of california, massachusetts, maine, new york and vermont. for affected vehicles registered in any other state, see service p
10/26/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10120962
TSB ID: WQR53

Based on ballistic testing results, it has been determined that affected vehicles with registration history in high absolute humidity (hah) areas are more susceptible to rupture. owner notification letters were mailed to the owners of those
03/08/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10094372
TSB ID: WQR-53U2

Update: front passenger air bag inflators wqr-53 the wqr-53 recall is being expanded to include all 2005-2008 model year legacy and outback vehicles. this is an expansion from the current wqp-51 limited regional recall for certain 2005 mode
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03/08/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10094370
TSB ID: WQR-53C

Update: front passenger air bag inflators wqr-53 (2005-2008 legacy and outback vehicles). the wqr-53 recall is being expanded to include all 2005-2008 model year legacy and outback vehicles. this is an expansion from the current wqp-51 limi
03/08/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10094369
TSB ID: WQR-53U

Subject: update: front passenger air bag inflators wqr-53 (2005-2008 legacy and outback vehicles). the wqr-53 recall is being expanded to include all 2005-2008 model year legacy and outback vehicles. this is an expansion from the current wq
03/07/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10094115
TSB ID: SM01

Service announcement of subaru recall campaign: front passenger air bag inflators wqp-51
03/07/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10094124
TSB ID: SM04 - TAKATA

Updated statement on takata airbags posted on subaru.com
03/03/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10093691
TSB ID: PM01

Parts reminder: returns to takata for wql48 and wqm49 air bag inflator
03/03/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10093621
TSB ID: WQR-53U

Update: owner notification subaru recall campaign: front passenger air bag inflators wqr?]53 owner notification letters were mailed september 30, 2015 description. all vehicles previously affected by the wql?-48 recall that were not yet rep
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03/03/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10093696
TSB ID: PM02

Parts memo: wql48, wqm49 takata front passenger air bag inflator recalls
03/02/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10093470
TSB ID: SM02 - TAKATA

Returns to takata for wql48 and wqm49 air bag inflator
03/02/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10093536
TSB ID: WQR?]53U

Update: owner notification subaru recall campaign: front passenger air bag inflators wqr?]53 owner notification letters were mailed september 30, 2015 description. all vehicles previously affected by the wql?]48 recall that were not yet rep
03/02/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10093509
TSB ID: 06-47-14

Revision to troubleshooting information for vdc dtc c0071
02/24/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10092874
TSB ID: WQM-49

Wqm-49 - regional front passenger air bag inflator replacement
02/24/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10092912
TSB ID: WQM-49

Update: wqm?]49 front passenger air bag inflator recall (nhtsa id 14v?]471)
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02/22/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10092533
TSB ID: WQP-51R

Subaru is conducting this limited regional recall to replace the front passenger air bag inflators produced by tk holdings, inc. (takata) in certain 2003-2005 model year legacy, outback, and baja vehicles and certain 2004-2005 model year im
02/21/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10092281
TSB ID: SM01 - WQM-49

Announcement of new subaru recall campaign: front passenger air bag inflators wqm-49
01/27/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10089802
TSB ID: 12-197-16

As part of our dedication to customer satisfaction, subaru of america, inc. is initiating a program to extend the original new car limited warranty coverage of the instrument pane+g108 (ip) or dashboard assembly on the applicable vehicles
11/16/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10084281
TSB ID: WQR-53R

The vehicles included in this consolidated national recall include the following: ? affected 2004-2005 impreza, wrx, and sti models from the national expansion of the wqp-51 recall ? 2003-2004 legacy, outback, and baja vehicles affected
11/16/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10084290
TSB ID: WQR-53UM

We announced late last month that the wqr?-53 takata front passenger air bag inflator recall has been expanded to include all 2005?-2008 model year legacy and outback vehicles. due to the severity of the industry?-wide takata recall situati
09/23/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10080923
TSB ID: WQM-49R

The revisement of this recall advises (wqm-49) has been superseded to the wqp-51 regional front passenger takata air bag inflator recall.
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09/23/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10080921
TSB ID: WQP-51RA

This announcement provides a geographic expansion of the current wqm?]49 takata airbag limited regional recall.
09/23/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10080922
TSB ID: WQP-51

This bulletin announces subaru is conducting this limited regional recall to replace the front passenger air bag inflators produced by tk holdings, inc. (takata) in certain 2003-2005 model year legacy, outback, and baja vehicles and certain
07/07/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10076013
TSB ID: WQR-53

Update: front passenger air bag inflators recall is being expanded to include all 2005?]2008 model year legacy and outback vehicles. this is an expansion from the current wqp?]51 limited regional recall for certain 2005 model year legac
06/02/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10068606
TSB ID: WQM-49

Summary to be provided on a future date.
08/03/07 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10022343
TSB ID: 07

Headlight bulb socket repairs.
12/22/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10018391
TSB ID: 07

Battery going dead or alarm going off. subaru techtips.
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12/16/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10018204
TSB ID: 15

Replacement keyless remotes. subaru. techtips.
12/09/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10017967
TSB ID: 171005

Ods (occupant detection system) front passenger seatbelt warning chime.
11/21/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10017724
TSB ID: 083605

Error code er sp display in the odometer/trip meter.
09/09/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10016361
TSB ID: 15

Alarm system functions. subaru techtips.
09/09/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10016360
TSB ID: 07

Hvac inoperative after wiring harness change - more information. subaru techtips.
04/22/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10013582
TSB ID: 12

Seatbelt reminder system disablement. subaru techtips.
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04/13/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10013297
TSB ID: 07012004

Sedan spoiler tether location.
04/13/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10013295
TSB ID: 07012004

Impact sensor (shock sensor) location/activation.
04/13/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10013296
TSB ID: 07012004

H4/h6 model relay locations.
04/02/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10131647
TSB ID: 01-168-09R

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the subaru lock information web-site.
03/06/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10093977
TSB ID: 03-70-12

Repair procedure for high-pitched sound from extension housing area using latest generation production parts
03/02/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10093466
TSB ID: 02-155-14R

Intercooler/intake air duct - this bulletin announces availability of a revised replacement air intake duct for the turbocharged vehicles specified above.
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02/27/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10093105
TSB ID: 02-162-15R

This service information bulletin announces a design change to the oil pressure switch assembly. nickel plating has been applied to the internal switch contacts to enhance their durability and reduce the possibility of poor contact which c
02/16/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10091965
TSB ID: 04-13-09R

If you encounter a vehicle that has a groaning type noise coming from the power steering pump when the wheel is turned to the full right or left position when the vehicle is parked, it may be caused by the relief valve vibrating within the
02/15/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10091846
TSB ID: WQK-47R

Wqk-47 - brake line corrosion product campaign bulletin
02/15/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10091844
TSB ID: SM07

Service memo regarding spray application gun assembly / use caution
02/03/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10090454
TSB ID: 18-176-15

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide a description of current changes to service manuals available via the subaru technical information system (stis) web site.
12/21/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10086821
TSB ID: 12-197-16

As part of our dedication to customer satisfaction, subaru of america, inc. is initiating a program to extend the original new car limited warranty coverage of the instrument pane+g108 (ip) or dashboard assembly on the applicable vehicles
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11/08/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10084146
TSB ID: DWEP

As part of subaru?s dedication to customer satisfaction, soa is announcing a dashboard warranty extension program. this program extends warranty coverage for dashboards on all 2005-2009 subaru outback and subaru legacy vehicles sold or lea
09/28/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10081079
TSB ID: WQR?]53U

The wqr?-53 recall is being expanded to include all 2005?-2008 model year legacy and outback vehicles. this is an expansion from the current wqp?-51 limited regional recall for certain 2005 model year legacy and outback vehicles, to a natio
05/23/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10067835
TSB ID: 16-91-14

This service information describes 2 corrections to the service manual diagnostic procedures for the dtcs listed above. the information is only applicable to vehicles equipped with 5at transmissions and relates to diagnostics for the lock-u
03/03/15 Other NHTSA ID: 10056877
TSB ID: SB-02-155-14-R

Subaru: information regarding replacement revision of air intake duct for turbocharger where insulator portion of duct separates from duct and leaks boost pressure, loss of power and increased sound levels occurs. model 2005-12 legacy, ou
06/08/11 Other NHTSA ID: 10037968
TSB ID: SB-05-50-10R

Subaru: there is a steering wheel vibration at highway speeds due to an imporper wheel balance.
12/09/08 Other NHTSA ID: 10026727
TSB ID: 03-58-08

Subaru service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. there is a slight possibility that one or both of the vehicle's rear wheel bearings may, over time, develop a noise condition that causes the bearing to produce a whinnyi
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12/29/06 Other NHTSA ID: 10020717
TSB ID: 118106

Diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p0600, b0221 and /or b0223.
07/14/06 Other NHTSA ID: 10020047
TSB ID: 171106

Rear center seat belt installation procedures.
12/22/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10018407
TSB ID: 11

Freeze frame data and calling the techline. subaru techtips.
12/22/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10018409
TSB ID: 15

Water leaking into passenger floor board. subaru. techtips.
12/16/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10018202
TSB ID: 12

Worn or noisy wiper blades and visibility. subaru.
05/03/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10014454
TSB ID: 09012004

Ods code 29. *eh
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04/22/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10013585
TSB ID: 07

Trailer hitch harness location. subaru techtips.
04/13/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10013285
TSB ID: 07012004

Updated pre-delivery inspection (pdi) check items and notes. subaru techtips.
04/13/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10013284
TSB ID: 07012004

Trailer hitch installation. subaru techtips.
04/13/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10013286
TSB ID: 07012004

Sedan spoiler template. subaru techtips.
04/13/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10013287
TSB ID: 07012004

Splash guard tape area. subaru techtips.
04/13/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10013289
TSB ID: 07012004

Hood protector mounting points. subaru techtips.
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04/13/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10013290
TSB ID: 07012004

Crossbar positioning. subaru techtips.
04/13/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10013291
TSB ID: 07012004

Ec compass mirror mounting. subaru techtips.
04/13/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10013292
TSB ID: 07012004

Ambient temperature sensor update.
04/13/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10013293
TSB ID: 07012004

Subwoofer location.
04/13/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10013294
TSB ID: 07012004

Rear cargo net pre-arranged drill marks.
11/03/04 Other NHTSA ID: 10010017
TSB ID: 107504

Audio and audio/hvac diagnostic faceplate. audio units now have a detachable faceplate which will soon be a replacement part. bulletin number 107504 and 1511204.

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Subaru Outback TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)

Some things are often misunderstood about recalls and technical service bulletins (TSBs). Plus a disclaimer.

  1. Recalls do not have to be issued only because something is prone to failure. NHTSA (a government agency) can only require a recall if a failure will affect safety, emissions, fuel economy, or compliance with some other regulation or law. Manufacturers can voluntarily recall cars for problems that do not affect these, though.
  2. Recalls often apply to only some cars of a specific model year, rather than all of them. You should receive a letter from the manufacturer if your car has been recalled. You can also check with the dealer, which will know which (if any) recalls pertain to your car.
  3. The primary purpose of TSBs is to inform dealers about known problems with a car and how to fix them. They are not the same as recalls. As with recalls, TSBs often only apply to some cars, not the entire model year.
  4. Dealers often will not provide a preventive repair just because a problem described in a TSB might happen to your car. They'll usually want to observe symptoms that the problem is already affecting your car.
  5. Even if there are symptoms, a manufacturer doesn't have to pick up the cost of a TSB repair if the car is out of warranty, though sometimes they do.

We provide the text of recalls and TSBs as provided by NHTSA. There can be errors in the text. If you sign up for notifications in My Garage, we will try to get these to do, but for various reasons (some beyond our control) cannot guarantee you will receive them. When in doubt about a recall or TSB, contact the dealer.