2005 Subaru Outback

20

Asked by April Dec 31, 2019 at 09:43 AM about the 2005 Subaru Outback

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I own a 2005 outback and have all
the same issues. ABS light has been
on, cruise light comes on, speed
sensor light as well. I have been told
the ABS was $2300 to repair alone.
Recently the check engine light
comes on and it is for a transmission
sensor. The car does act like it does
not want to shift gears and acts
sluggish every once and while (it is a
automatic) had it check and it is a
transmission sensor. Yesterday the
power steering went out suddenly
and the brakes as well. All the fluids
and battery were fine. I got the brakes
working for the car to be drivable to
try to get it home but it did start
jerking on me and slowing down then
suddenly stop. I could not get it into
park and had to use the emergency
brake. The car would not turn back
over but with that said all the lights,
radio, every thing else worked. Also
want to mention I have smelled gas
around the car recently but couldn’t
find any gas leaks. The gas cap was
not bad either. Any ideas or
suggestions?

2 Answers

My suggestion is to find another car. I doubt yours is worth repairing.

49,170

Does sound like a death march, eh? Most 2005-2009 are biting the bullet here in New England, so my buddy may be correct, although there's no way the ABS system could eat $2.3k in repairs. It's the old, dirty, failing 4EAT trans that worries me, as they're impossible to resurrect once clogged with 15 yrs gunk. (Disclaimer: I have a couple of 2017 OB Prems w/ EyeSight c. $19k here in Boston for sale. You're welcome to either.) Oh: the gas smell is probably from cracks in the small connector tubes sitting atop the motor when started cold. Eventually they'll weep continuously, risking a flaming BBQ. Nee s'more advice? (Yes, pun intended). Good luck. Ern TSG/B

Your Answer:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

2005 Subaru Outback

Review another car

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Mark Weiner
    Reputation
    33,670
  • #2
    TheSubaruGuruBoston
    Reputation
    28,940
  • #3
    Keith Cahalan
    Reputation
    3,410
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Subaru Forester
1,449 Great Deals out of 28,763 listings starting at $330
Used Toyota RAV4
2,296 Great Deals out of 38,545 listings starting at $1,800
Used Honda CR-V
2,472 Great Deals out of 45,031 listings starting at $1,395
Used Toyota 4Runner
1,437 Great Deals out of 20,982 listings starting at $2,499
Used Subaru Legacy
313 Great Deals out of 7,490 listings starting at $1,000
Used Toyota Highlander
1,652 Great Deals out of 17,713 listings starting at $1,998
Used Toyota Tacoma
2,185 Great Deals out of 59,214 listings starting at $2,999
Used Subaru Impreza
378 Great Deals out of 8,711 listings starting at $1,999
Used Toyota Camry
2,257 Great Deals out of 44,440 listings starting at $1,050
Used Honda Pilot
1,017 Great Deals out of 25,412 listings starting at $2,250
Used Ford F-150
6,594 Great Deals out of 160,272 listings starting at $1,470
Used Lexus RX
914 Great Deals out of 13,522 listings starting at $2,495

Used Cars for Sale

2025 Subaru Outback For Sale
101 Great Deals out of 20,989 listings starting at $26,308
2024 Subaru Outback For Sale
332 Great Deals out of 2,587 listings starting at $20,250
2023 Subaru Outback For Sale
127 Great Deals out of 1,461 listings starting at $16,990
2022 Subaru Outback For Sale
229 Great Deals out of 2,491 listings starting at $12,977
2021 Subaru Outback For Sale
91 Great Deals out of 930 listings starting at $15,995

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.