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Major Problems with Subaru Baja - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Subaru Baja model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2005, for instance, is the worst year for the Baja. Older Baja vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Browse Subaru Baja problems by years

Worst Subaru Baja Problems

ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
2003 Subaru Baja October 18, 2003 Victims: 3 Mileage: 6802 miles

Total abs brake system failure while attempting to stop vehicle in light traffic at less than 20 mph on dry surface. first attempt to brake met with undue brake pedal resistance with no stopping action. second attempt met with unrestricted pedal travel to the floor with no stopping action. vehicle only stopped on impact. the driver and two other people were injured. *la

ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
2003 Subaru Baja April 28, 2006 Victims: 3 Mileage: 40000 miles

I was approaching a stop light last april 28, 200) and went to apply my brakes, only to find that they weren't going to work. i was only going about 20 mph and gravity slowed me down to below 18 mph because air bags didn't deploy, only to be stopped by a car making a left hand turn onto a highway via road-ramp. 3 people were injured, and my driving record severely scorched. needless to say, i had the car towed to an independent mechanic to fix the defective brakes ticket. there were ...

BODY
2005 Subaru Baja December 21, 2014 Victims: 1 Mileage: 148000 miles

During the afternoon of the december 21st ice storm in bozeman montana, my 2005 subaru baja slid off the road and down a steep incline. although i only sustained bumps and bruises, the car was totaled. the accident could have easily been fatal. the windshield was heavily damaged, the car axles were broken, there was severe damage to three sides of the vehicle. i wondered why the airbags had not deployed. when i researched the situation i found there was a recall on 2005 subaru airbags. supposedly a faulty release switch and potentially a release of ...

What is the most common problem with Subaru Baja?

Overall the worst problem with Subaru Baja relates to AIR BAGS problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Baja years that are prone to issues with these components.

AIR BAGS 16 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 14 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 12 ENGINE 8 SUSPENSION 7 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 6 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 5 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 4 STEERING 4 POWER TRAIN 4 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 4 STRUCTURE 3 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 3 ENGINE 3 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 3 WHEELS 3 BODY 2 DRIVELINE 2 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 2 TIRES 2 SERVICE BRAKES 2 EQUIPMENT 1 LINKAGES 1 TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 1 FUEL PUMP 1 DRIVESHAFT 1 ROTOR 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 REAR/OTHER 1 GASOLINE 1 TREAD/BELT 1 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 1 REAR 1 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 1 DIFFERENTIAL UNIT 1 CATALYTIC CONVERTOR 1 FILLER PIPE AND CAP 1 ABS WARNING LIGHT 1 ROTOR 1 ANTILOCK 1 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 1 CONTROL UNIT/MODULE 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

The information about Subaru Baja common problems is powered by the NHTSA official reports, recalls, and safety issues. Our algorithms turn raw data into structured categories and charts.