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2005 Subaru Impreza Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2005 Subaru Impreza has 4 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2005 Subaru Impreza

Suspension
16
Airbags
10
Fuel System
9
Engine
7
Other
7
Structure
6
Brakes
6
Powertrain
4
Steering
3
Visibility
3

4

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 12, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 13, 2021POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERTHE KEY INTERMITTENTLY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION SWITCH WHEN THE GEARSTICK IS SET IN THE 'PARK' POS...
Jun 1, 2008POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SUBARU IMPREZA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO...
Jan 26, 2006POWER TRAINWAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE WITHIN A RESIDENTIAL AREA, AROUND 35 MPH AND TRANSMISSION JUST DIED. ENGINE ...
Dec 17, 2005POWER TRAINDT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE TRANSMISSION STOPPED WORKING WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT...

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