2005 Subaru Outback service brakes, hydraulic problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2005 Subaru Outback — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2005 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The brake warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to drive home where he inspected the vehicle and discovered severe corrosion at a connection point…”
filed Feb 21, 2023
“The contact owns a 2005 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the brake warning light remained illuminated and the brake pedal extended to the floor while depressed. Upon inspection, the contact discovered brake fluid had leaked from the rear passenger’s side wheel…”
filed Aug 11, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector…Campaign 14V311000 · Jun 10, 2014
- Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector…Campaign 13V110000 · Mar 27, 2013
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Outback years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Outback | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 Outback | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 Outback | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 Outback | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 Outback | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 Outback | 9 | 1% |
| 2010 Outback | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 Outback | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 Outback | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 Outback | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 Outback | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 Outback | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Subaru Outback
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.