Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 Forester are official communications between Subaru & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

    STEERING

    • TSB #04-13-09R

      Date Announced:
      SEP 18, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093117

      IF YOU ENCOUNTER A VEHICLE THAT HAS A GROANING TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE POWER STEERING PUMP WHEN THE WHEEL IS TURNED TO THE FULL RIGHT OR LEFT POSITION WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED, IT MAY BE CAUSED BY THE RELIEF VALVE VIBRATING WITHIN ... Read More »

    ENGINE (PWS)

    • TSB #02-162-15

      Date Announced:
      SEP 10, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093067

      "THIS SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN ANNOUNCES A DESIGN CHANGE TO THE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH ASSEMBLY. NICKEL PLATING HAS BEEN APPLIED TO THE INTERNAL SWITCH CONTACTS TO ENHANCE THEIR DURABILITY AND REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF POOR CONTACT WHICH ... Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #166806

      Date Announced:
      OCT 09, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10020531

      VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4 EAT DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES FOR P0851/P0852. *KB Read More »

    • TSB #029605

      Date Announced:
      SEP 09, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10016869

      2.5L REMANUFACTURED SOHC SHORT BLOCK RELEASE. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

    • TSB #02

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019343

      RUBBING MARK ON TIMING BELT. SUBARU. *TT Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #SB-WVL-22

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032510

      SUBARU SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. FUEL TANK ONE WAY FUEL VALVE. CERTAIN MODELS REQUIRE PERMANENT REMOVAL OF THE ONE WAY FUEL VALVE LOCATED IN THE FUEL TANK. Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

    • TSB #117605

      Date Announced:
      JUL 14, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10016432

      MODIFICATION TO FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #03-70-12R

      Date Announced:
      JAN 15, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10089957

      REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR HIGH-PITCHED SOUND FROM EXTENSION HOUSING AREA USING LATEST GENERATION PRODUCTION PARTS - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES PRODUCTION CHANGE, REPAIR PROCEDURE AND PARTS INFORMATION TO ADDRESS A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A ... Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CENTER SUPPORT BEARING

    • TSB #03-68-12R

      Date Announced:
      DEC 11, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093967

      THIS BULLETIN REVIEWS A CHANGE TO THE PART NUMBERS USED FOR THE TRANSFER DRIVEN GEAR BEARINGS. THESE REVISED BEARINGS ARE TO BE USED TO ENHANCE DURABILITY. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

    • TSB #16

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10015746

      INSPECTION AND CORRECTION METHODS OF CONNECTOR T4/B11 FOR 4EAT. SUBARU TECHTIPS. *TT Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT

    • TSB #128405

      Date Announced:
      JAN 19, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10015202

      THE DAMPING STRUCTURE FOR THE REAR GATE STAY HAS BEEN CHANGED FROM A SINGLE TO A DUAL TYPE DAMPER STYLE. Read More »

    TIRES

    • TSB #SB-05-50-10R

      Date Announced:
      FEB 03, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037968

      SUBARU: THERE IS A STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS DUE TO AN IMPORPER WHEEL BALANCE. *RM Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #02-162-15R

      Date Announced:
      SEP 11, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093105

      "THIS SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN ANNOUNCES A DESIGN CHANGE TO THE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH ASSEMBLY. NICKEL PLATING HAS BEEN APPLIED TO THE INTERNAL SWITCH CONTACTS TO ENHANCE THEIR DURABILITY AND REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF POOR CONTACT WHICH ... Read More »

    • TSB #03-70-12

      Date Announced:
      DEC 13, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093977

      REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR HIGH-PITCHED SOUND FROM EXTENSION HOUSING AREA USING LATEST GENERATION PRODUCTION PARTS Read More »

    • TSB #128705

      Date Announced:
      MAY 09, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10016129

      FLOOR MAT CARPET HOOK SEPARATED FROM ITS RETAINING RING OR WILL NOT STAY SEATED. *TT Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:TANK VALVE/GAUGE

    • TSB #04-13-09R

      Date Announced:
      JUL 06, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10091965

      IF YOU ENCOUNTER A VEHICLE THAT HAS A GROANING TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE POWER STEERING PUMP WHEN THE WHEEL IS TURNED TO THE FULL RIGHT OR LEFT POSITION WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED, IT MAY BE CAUSED BY THE RELIEF VALVE VIBRATING WITHIN ... Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

    • TSB #15

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013584

      2005MY KEYS AND REMOTE TRANSMITTER NEW VEHICLE CHECK-IN PROCEDURE. SUBARU TECHTIPS. *TT Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • TSB #14411AA532R1

      Date Announced:
      JAN 25, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10076009

      SOA is pleased to announce the launch of a new remanufactured turbocharger program. Supplies are now available at all RDC?s. Read More »