Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2005 Subaru Forester has 5 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
5
Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 22, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2005 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the vehicle ... |
| Jan 1, 2015 | POWER TRAIN | 2005 SUBARU FORESTER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE SHUDDERS IN FRONT WHEN EXECUTING SHARP ... |
| Feb 2, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | 2005 SUBARU FORESTER AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION THE CAR LURCHES UPON STARTING OUT ESPECIALLY IN THE M... |
| Jan 28, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | A FEW TIMES A YEAR, MY 2005 SUBARU FORESTER WITH STICK SHIFT WILL NOT START AFTER PARKING. HOWEVER,... |
| Mar 20, 2006 | POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE | ON MARCH 20, 2006, THE SYMMETRICAL ALL WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM OF MY 2005 SUBARU FORRESTER XT FAILED, THE... |