Subaru Outback
- Reliability (shortcut)
- Repair Histories (shortcut)
- Extended Warranty
- Real-World Gas Mileage (shortcut)
- "Why (Not) This Car?" Reviews (shortcut)
- Tire Reviews
- Forums
- Specifications
- Features
Subaru Outback Reliability
Want to more clearly know what the difference in reliability will be if you buy a Subaru Outback rather than another vehicle? Concerned about your chances of getting a lemon?
TrueDelta provides this information in the form of "times in the shop" stats that make the actual repair rates clear and, in the future, "lemon-odds."
The latest Car Reliability Survey (CRS) results include Subaru Outback reliability information based on owner experiences through June 30, 2009:
Repair Info by VIN
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| Successful Repair Trips per Year (per 100 vehicles) | |||||
| Year | Make | Model |
Trips / Year | TS | Cars Mon/Car Av Odo |
| 2009 | Subaru | Legacy / Outback* | 18 4.5 7700 | ||
| 2008 | Subaru | Legacy / Outback |  | 58 9.1 14800 | |
| 2007 | Subaru | Legacy / Outback |  | 28 7.9 23900 | |
| 2006 | Subaru | Legacy / Outback | | 50 7.4 38100 | |
| 2005 | Subaru | Legacy / Outback | | 62 8.9 50100 | |
| 2001 | Subaru | Legacy / Outback* | 13 8.1 93500 | ||
| 2000 | Subaru | Legacy / Outback* | 13 4.6 128200 | ||
To see how the Subaru Outback's reliability compares to that of competing car models, and for a table key, click here. New results quarterly.
To provide comprehensive results, TrueDelta needs reliability data on all cars--not just the Subaru Outback--from people like you. To encourage participation, those who help provide the data receive free access to the site's car reliability information. Find out the details.
Subaru Outback Repair Histories
To supplement our Vehicle Reliability Survey, TrueDelta collects Subaru Outback repair histories, a list of all the repairs that have been performed on a vehicle. With these, no minimum sample is required and owners can report repairs that occurred before joining.
Individual responses to both the Vehicle Reliability Survey and the Vehicle Repair History Survey are posted here:
Subaru Outback Repair Histories
Think you might have a lemon, and want to see if other owners are having similar problems? Then this is the place to check.Subaru Outback Extended Warranty
Concerned about the Subaru Outback's reliability? Considering an extended warranty? Warranty Direct is a 26-year-old company with nearly 2 million contracts sold and over $500 million in paid claims.
Like insurance, extended warranties are best bought to limit downside risk, and from a company that is almost certain to remain in business. While for most people extended warranties will not pay off, for some they will pay for themselves many times over.
If you are unsure about the Subaru Outback's reliability, or simply want the peace of mind afforded by an extended warranty, you can click here to purchase one from Warranty Direct.
Subaru Outback Gas Mileage
Everyone knows that government estimates often aren't indicative of the Subaru Outback's gas mileage in the real-world.
In response, TrueDelta began collecting gas mileage data from owners of the Subaru Outback, with the intent of providing real-world gas mileage estimates customized to how and where you drive.
Subaru Outback Real-World Gas Mileage
"Why (Not) the Subaru Outback?" Reviews
For car buyers' reasons for buying a Outback--or not--click here.
Want another perspective? Since 1999, Michael Karesh, the developer of TrueDelta, has contributed reviews to Epinions,
where he is one of two people who oversee the autos section.
Michael's most recent Subaru Outback review.
Note: The older the review, the more likely it has become outdated owing to more recently introduced competitors.
Subaru Outback Tire Reviews
The Tire Rack offers the Internet's most extensive collection of Subaru Outback tire reviews, tire survey results, and tire tests. To see which tires are available for the Subaru Outback--or for your car--and go from there to Tire Rack's comprehensive information, use the tool in the sidebar.
The Tire Rack can be especially useful as a source of winter tires, which I have strongly recommended ever since buying a set for my car. If you're unhappy with your car's handling and braking on snow and ice, you probably just need proper winter tires, not a new car.
Subaru Outback Forums (TrueDelta partners)
These forums have helped make our results possible. For discussions of the Outback by owners, visit:
SubaruOutback.org -- Subaru Outback forum
2005 Subaru Outback Specifications
Repair Info by VIN
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| Body | 4-door Sedan | 4-door Wagon |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 105.1 | 105.1 |
| Length | 186.2 | 188.7 |
| Width | 69.7 | 69.7 |
| Height | 59.1 | 63.2 |
| Curb Weight | 3350 | 3320 |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 | 16.9 |
| R1 Headroom | 37.6 | 40.5 |
| R1 Shoulder Room | 54.4 | 54.4 |
| R1 Hip Room | 51.0 | 51.0 |
| R1 Legroom | 44.1 | 44.1 |
| R2 Headroom | 36.5 | 39.1 |
| R2 Shoulder Room | 53.7 | 53.7 |
| R2 Hip Room | 52.6 | 52.6 |
| R2 Legroom | 33.9 | 33.9 |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.4 | 33.5 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.4 | 66.2 |
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2005 Subaru Outback 4-door Sedan
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System Availability
| Trim | 3.0R |
|---|---|
| Standard Engine | 3.0L H6 DOHC-4v HP: 250@6600 TQ: 219@4200 |
| Standard Transmission | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
| Standard Drivetrain | AWD |
| Standard Tires | 225/55VR17 tires |
| Standard Audio | Unbranded audio system, 120W, 6 speakers |
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2005 Subaru Outback 4-door Wagon
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System Availability
| Trim | 2.5i | 2.5i Limited | 2.5 XT | 2.5 XT Limited | 3.0R L.L. Bean | 3.0R VDC Limited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Engine | 2.5L H4 OHC-4v HP: 168@5600 TQ: 166@4000 | 2.5L H4 OHC-4v HP: 168@5600 TQ: 166@4000 | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v HP: 250@6000 TQ: 250@3600 | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v HP: 250@6000 TQ: 250@3600 | 3.0L H6 DOHC-4v HP: 250@6600 TQ: 219@4200 | 3.0L H6 DOHC-4v HP: 250@6600 TQ: 219@4200 |
| Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
| Optional Transmission(s) | 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | ||
| Standard Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Standard Tires | 225/60HR16 tires | 225/60HR16 tires | 225/55VR17 tires | 225/55VR17 tires | 225/55VR17 tires | 225/55VR17 tires |
| Standard Audio | Unbranded audio system, 120W, 6 speakers | Unbranded audio system, 120W, 6 speakers | Unbranded audio system, 120W, 6 speakers | Unbranded audio system, 120W, 6 speakers | Unbranded audio system, 120W, 6 speakers | Unbranded audio system, 7 speakers (including a subwoofer) |
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