Major Problems with Subaru Baja Derived from Complaints & Recalls

Learn about the common problems with a used Subaru Baja to avoid purchasing a bad year of the model.

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Best and Worst Years for Subaru Baja

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of Subaru Baja.

Model Year	Complaints
2006 Baja	21
2005 Baja	34
2004 Baja	18
2003 Baja	31

Worst 3 Subaru Baja complaints

2003 Subaru Baja ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Victims: 3 Mileage: 6802 miles

2003 Subaru Baja ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Victims: 3 Mileage: 40000 miles

2005 Subaru Baja BODY Victims: 1 Mileage: 148000 miles

Browse Subaru Baja complaints by category

Problems with AIR BAGS, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, FUEL SYSTEM and GASOLINE are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Subaru Baja owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AIR BAGS takata recall on my vehicle is still not repaired. i have been driving my vehicle for over 10 years and...	16
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM i have a 2006 baja turbo obsidian black 5 speed. it has (60k) on the odometer. i bought it new...	14 ~ 84943 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE fuel leak/smell on passenger side during cold weather. leaking oil from engine head gasket. *tr...	12 ~ 73686 miles
ENGINE i have a 2006 baja turbo obsidian black 5 speed. it has (60k) on the odometer. i bought it new...	8 ~ 98000 miles
SUSPENSION we bought a 2006 baja in early october for cash. this car had 157 miles when we left the bill...	7 ~ 84841 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2006 subaru baja turbo with several problems including lunging forward and randomly sputtering and hesitating.. consumer states that the problems...	6 ~ 37226 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER sub frame on drivers side rear rusted through and broke at upper support main arm resulting making tire wobble and...	5 ~ 78926 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC (1) brakes failed to engage in a routine traffic stop. (2) abs feature disengaged brakes over bumpy surface disabling my...	4 ~ 19451 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL my vehicle is currently in the shop for the 8th time for the same problem. each time a different part...	4 ~ 87602 miles
POWER TRAIN 2006 subaru baja turbo with several problems including lunging forward and randomly sputtering and hesitating.. consumer states that the problems...	4 ~ 84994 miles
STEERING we bought a 2006 baja in early october for cash. this car had 157 miles when we left the bill...	4 ~ 39539 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the throttle pedal looses signal to throttle body causing the car to be unresponsive to any throttle input. a check...	3 ~ 55558 miles
WHEELS sub frame on drivers side rear rusted through and broke at upper support main arm resulting making tire wobble and...	3 ~ 86689 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 2006 subaru baja. the engine knocks when the vehicle is started. the dealer replaced two pistons...	3 ~ 26036 miles
STRUCTURE while driving a subaru baja 2006 model i swerved and rolled over after fish tailing. i also almost did the...	3 ~ 2500 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dt:consumer has a subaru baja and the hand brake does not keep vehicle from rolling backwards on a hill. consumer...	3 ~ 4975 miles
SERVICE BRAKES tl* the contact owns a 2005 subaru baja. while driving approximately 40 mph the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard...	2 ~ 176500 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE during the afternoon of the december 21st ice storm in bozeman montana my 2005 subaru baja slid off the road...	2 ~ 116500 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN our 2004 subaru baja had thousands in repairs and could never be fixed. we are stuck 3100 miles from home...	2 ~ 59750 miles
TIRES on march 16th 2007 i was driving from my home in fort myers florida to a business meeting in clearwater...	2 ~ 11575 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN hesitation no power on acceleration. computer has been reprogrammed by subaru in nj.. trans engaging hard from a dead stop	2 ~ 5141 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL ghost walking i purchased the car 6 months ago from my father who is a professional driver for the largest...	1
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN steering became very difficult with loud banging/popping noises while turning steering wheel...worsened as vehicle warmed up...would feel as though steering...	1 ~ 88500 miles
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2003 subaru baja. the contact stated after changing a flat tire with the spare tire...	1 ~ 12000 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl*the contact owns a 2005 subaru baja. the contact received a recall notice for recall 09v277000 (fuel system gasoline delivery...	1
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns a 2004 subaru baja. when the temperatures grew colder there was a very strong gas smell...	1 ~ 98000 miles
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE tl* the contact owns a 2004 subaru baja. when the temperatures grew colder there was a very strong gas smell...	1 ~ 98000 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING tl*the contact owns a 2006 subaru baja. while making a turn at 10 mph the front passenger side tie rod...	1 ~ 11000 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 1. rear rotors where pitted after 22 months front rotors were blue. this was documented on 12/20/07. brake failure resulted	1 ~ 19700 miles
ROTOR > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR rusted brakes. the rear rotors are pitted and need to be exchanged according to the dealer after 22 months and...	1 ~ 19700 miles
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN drive shaft failure/. started making horrible sound. next thing i know drive shaft comes out!!!! traveling 70 mph on the...	1 ~ 91342 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION i own a 2005 subaru baja with 27 000 miles on it. i noticed a rattle coming from the right...	1 ~ 27000 miles
EQUIPMENT after smelling a terrible odor in my car for several weeks that was not resolved by upholstery cleaning i took...	1 ~ 65000 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES tire tread coming apart on bridgestone potenza re92 tires. oringinal equipment on 2005 subaru baja. *nm...	1
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING vehilde engine has knocking sound when started from cold and for the first 15 minutes of operation. it sounds like...	1 ~ 10135 miles
LINKAGES > STEERING this is regarding a 2005 subaru baja turbo vin #:[xxx]. in service date is 6/9/04. please know that this vehicle...	1 ~ 5000 miles
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM while driving an odor was coming from the vent area. the driver noticed that the steering wheel vibrated uncontrollable. the...	1
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC urgent request for automobile recall tail light problem. *bf the consumer was unable to see the subaru baja's brake lights...	1
ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR this vehicle's brakes are defective. the abs is too easily activated by bumps or debris on the road during routine...	1 ~ 7672 miles
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR this vehicle's brakes are defective. the abs is too easily activated by bumps or debris on the road during routine...	1 ~ 7672 miles
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN clutch shudder/judder: cool cold and/or high humidity clutch shakes driveline & entire car. duly documented on the ultimate subaru message...	1 ~ 600 miles
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS when the driver pulled on the seat belt located in the rear the headliner caved in. *nm...	1 ~ 4000 miles

FAQ

What year Subaru Baja is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 4 years, Subaru Baja models of 2004, 2006, 2003 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Subaru Baja?

Subaru Baja models of 2005 and 2003 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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