2005 Subaru Outback consumer reviews

I have a tan 2005 Subaru Outback I got it 6 years ago for 6,000. now it’s at 178k miles. Did it really go up in value? or is this a brand new one? (Just had an issue - starter, replaced it - he said “clearly you take very good care of it, gonna in good shape for a long time now”)

I had had to repair a few things over the years, but great car, comfortable and great in snow, also mine has turbo. My husband thought Subarus were fir old ladies till he drove mine, He loves sports mode

Drive Comfort styling longevity Subaru has it all I've owned 2 now put gas and oil and you can drive them forever great all-around cars repair history on these cars you don't have to do much worth every penny

This car was for a new driver! has so much wrong with it that I wonder how it passed inspection. If it was new it would of been good.

We were looking for a reliable car that was a little more "muscular" than our Saturn SL when it came to winter performance in northern Minnesota, which can get pretty hairy! What a blessing to discover this vehicle, the same type as that which took our son on his journey across America! Not much experience with it at the time of this writing, but the mileage and MPG are both excellent and the car is both comfortable and enjoyable to drive. Just one complaint: There is no way to connect a mobile device to the stereo, either by Bluetooth or an AUX jack. If that's the extent of my problems, I got a great life!

I love my Subaru. So cheesy to use their slogan and say Subaru is "love" but it's too true. She's cozy, safe, roomy, and efficent. Couldn't recommend more.

Good little car. I want a brand new one! Subaru Outback is the best one's. Japanese are excellent engineers and the Subaru Outback are top of the line makes . New SUBARU's are very expensive. I've been pricing them.

This car is comfortable, sporty, all-weather. It has luxury LL Bean Interior, double sun roof for warm days to the lake, tinted windows to stay cool, huge cargo space! I called this my everything car - it can carry everything, go anywhere and make the trip fun! It has a hitch for the bike rack so you don't have to get on top of the car, but it is also rail-ready if you want to add a luggage pod or ski rack. Both the rear seats fold down for extra space - you could literally camp in the car. The driving is automatic, but because it's an L.L. Bean upgrade it has manual shifting for a sporty ride in the mountains. On rabbit pass it really pays off because when you shift into 3rd gear it never speeds up or runs away. It is a joy to drive. AC, heated seats, heated rear window, heated windshield wipers (no more clumps of snow stuck to your wipers), 6-CD changer with premium sound system and add the top tinting for a cooler summer day at the lake. For a pep in your drive, the turbo-charged engine will go through slush, snow, up hill like it's flat on a sunny day, holds the bends as your turn effortlessly. This car has been parked underground at work and in a garage at home. It is a spoiled car. Spoil yourself! I have loved this car!

Bought this car new in 2005, in Northern Minnesota. It has been mechanical burden since 40k . Check engine light was the first issue that cause the cruise control inoperable. Dealer said error came up as emission, make sure gas cap tight. After over hearing a conversation that the dealer and another customer with 2009 outback, they replaced his catalytic convertor at 80k under warranty. I have not had cruise control for almost 10 years due to that same issue. 80k miles head casket leak, water pump leaking, private mechanic advised timing chain be done at that time to save on labor $1800 later. 168K timing chain due, another head casket issue $3200 at dealer. This is just a few things with my '05, $$$$$. My '05, lemon????????

Safe and reliable wagon for a kayak sportsman as I am. This LL Bean edition has excellent and durable leather interior, but the diver and front passenger seats are designed for rather small butts and can be uncomfortable without a foam cushion. It burns premium gas and is rather thirsty: 16-17 MPG in town, 20-22 on highway. A classy old trouper at 130K miles and going strong.