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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2005 Subaru Forester recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2005 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Sep 6, 201111V464000 | Suspension: front control armA BROKEN CONTROL ARM CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 11V464000
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Owner complaints by component93
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 21 | 23 |
| Vehicle speed control | 17 | 18 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 14 | 15 |
| Fuel system | 8 | 9 |
| Gasoline | 8 | 9 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 8 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 7 | 8 |
| Air bags | 5 | 5 |
| Power train | 5 | 5 |
| Structure | 4 | 4 |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 3 |
| Engine | 3 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 3 |
| Visibility | 3 | 3 |
| Hydraulic | 3 | 3 |
3 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Suspension
“The contact owns a 2005 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle failed to respond to the steering wheel turning.”
- Air bags
“Moved car 30’ from gas pumps to air pump. Slowed to almost complete stop to move closer to air tank. Car accelerated at extremely high speed over curb, knocking over air pump.”
- Power train
“The contact owns a 2005 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the vehicle accelerated unintendedly. There was no warning light illuminated.”
Other Subaru Forester model years
- 200917 recalls178 complaints
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- 20021 recall88 complaints
- 20010 recalls139 complaints
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2005 Subaru Forester recall questions
How many recalls does the 2005 Subaru Forester have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2005 Subaru Forester. The most recent, 11V464000 (reported September 6, 2011), concerns suspension. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2005 Subaru Forester?
Suspension is the most-reported component, named in 21 complaints out of 93 filed with NHTSA (23%). Across all complaints, owners reported 15 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2005 Subaru Forester?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Subaru recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Subaru dealer.
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