Major Problems with 2003 Subaru Baja Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2003 Subaru Baja

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

2003 Subaru Baja SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Victims: 1 Mileage: 6790 miles

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Problems with AIR BAGS, ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP and VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Subaru Baja owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AIR BAGS takata recall on front passenger airbag - i received a recall notice in july stating not to let anyone sit...	5
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC total abs brake system failure while attempting to stop vehicle in light traffic at less than 20 mph on dry...	3 ~ 15601 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2003 subaru baja. while parking the vehicle it inadvertently accelerated without warning. the vehicle was...	2 ~ 95750 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM every time i drive my 2003 baja in cold weather it smells like raw fuel. it makes me feel light...	2 ~ 53500 miles
STEERING steering became very difficult with loud banging/popping noises while turning steering wheel...worsened as vehicle warmed up...would feel as though steering...	2 ~ 79000 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i am the owner of a 2003 subaru baja with just over 4 000 miles. while the car is at...	2 ~ 5500 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC my subaru baja has an intermittent braking problem. when travelling at about 10 - 20 miles per hour it will...	2 ~ 7463 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM hesitation no power on acceleration. computer has been reprogrammed by subaru in nj.. trans engaging hard from a dead stop	2 ~ 4238 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
SERVICE BRAKES rear brake line has corroded at the 4 way connector and failed similar to other models and years that have	1 ~ 113000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE every time i drive my 2003 baja in cold weather it smells like raw fuel. it makes me feel light...	1
SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2003 subaru baja. the contact stated that while turning at 2 mph a noise was...	1 ~ 141000 miles
DRIVELINE > 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
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
TIRES i have a 2003 subaru baja with 17 000 miles on the odometer. this car came factory equipped with bridgestone...	1 ~ 17750 miles
POWER TRAIN starting dec 2004 problems keeping alignments/tires (mileage 28 176) ending in may 2013 with complete rear wheel cradle & drive...	1 ~ 182837 miles
WHEELS starting dec 2004 problems keeping alignments/tires (mileage 28 176) ending in may 2013 with complete rear wheel cradle & drive...	1 ~ 182837 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
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
UNKNOWN OR OTHER subaru rotors we have in our family 6 subarus 2-2003 bajas i - 2005 forester 1-2005 legacy 1-2007 impreza also...	1 ~ 5000 miles
STRUCTURE massive penetrating rust thru-out engine compartment strut tower and frame on a 2003 subaru baja. subaru has taken months and...	1
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING when trying to accelerate from a complete stop the vehicle hesitated. the dealer reprogrammed the computer/replaced the oxygen sensor and...	1 ~ 2575 miles

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