Major Problems with 2005 Subaru Baja Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2005 Subaru Baja

2005 Subaru Baja BODY Victims: 1 Mileage: 148000 miles

2005 Subaru Baja ENGINE Mileage: 50000 miles

2005 Subaru Baja ENGINE Mileage: 130000 miles

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

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AIR BAGS received a letter 8-1-16 passenger side air bag stating that parts are unavailable and not to let anyonedrive in the...	6
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM it's been cold in ma like past winters and this is the first time this happened since owning my baja...	6 ~ 94667 miles
ENGINE timing belt and associated parts were changed by licensed subaru mechanic. in the morning when the car was being warmed...	5 ~ 116800 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE upon bringing my vehicle in for service the subaru mechanic informed me that i had a fuel leak. the elbow...	5 ~ 104645 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
SUSPENSION during the afternoon of the december 21st ice storm in bozeman montana my 2005 subaru baja slid off the road...	2 ~ 116500 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER my vehicle has had several defects/problems. the engine valve leaked check engine lights auto transmission problems since first purchased inherent...	2 ~ 90000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES tl* the contact owns a 2005 subaru baja. while driving approximately 40 mph the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard...	1 ~ 240000 miles
POWER TRAIN my vehicle has had several defects/problems. the engine valve leaked check engine lights auto transmission problems since first purchased inherent...	1 ~ 50000 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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING my vehicle 2005 subaru baja air conditioning system is leaking so bad that i can't keep freon in it. obviously...	1 ~ 100000 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
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...	1 ~ 31000 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
STRUCTURE i do have ongoing problems with my brand new subaru baja turbo 2005. sometimes when i drive in the freeway...	1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dt:consumer has a subaru baja and the hand brake does not keep vehicle from rolling backwards on a hill. consumer...	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

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