Model year guide

2005 Subaru outback wagon

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2005 Subaru outback wagon is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2005 Subaru outback wagon — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2005 Subaru outback wagon at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined19–22 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2005 Subaru outback wagon recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2005 Subaru outback wagon.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 28 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2005 Subaru outback wagon MPG & running costs

Combined19–22 mpg
City18 mpg
Highway24 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,780
EPA size classSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Transmission3 options
Forced inductionTurbocharged
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$6,900 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 5 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2005 Subaru outback wagon costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$18,900
Fuel only$18,900
Per mile$0.25

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2005 Subaru outback wagon trims & engines on record

Trims
3.0R L.L.Bean
Engines
3.0L

2005 Subaru outback wagon vehicles on record

Other Subaru outback wagon model years

2005 Subaru outback wagon — frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Subaru outback wagon have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2005 Subaru outback wagon. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2005 Subaru outback wagon get?

The 2005 Subaru outback wagon has U.S. EPA estimates of 19–22 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (5 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.