Subaru Baja years to avoid
No model year of the Subaru Baja stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Subaru Baja years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Subaru Baja complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Subaru Baja problems
All model years combined.
- Fuel system27
- Engine22
- Airbags17
- Brakes16
- Transmission12
- Suspension11
- Body8
- Steering7
- Electrical4
- Acceleration4
- Wheels3
- Tires3
Subaru Baja problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 77 | 24 | Engine | 55,000 | 9 | 3 | |
| 2005 | 69 | 37 | Fuel system | 95,000 | 10 | 2 | |
| 2004 | 80 | 18 | Fuel system | 79,000 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 63 | 38 | Brakes | 40,000 | 10 | 5 |
Recalls 15
Questions about the Subaru Baja
What years of the Subaru Baja should you avoid?
No single model year of the Subaru Baja has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Subaru Baja?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Subaru Baja?
Fuel system, with 27 complaints across all years, followed by engine (22) and airbags (17).
How many recalls does the Subaru Baja have?
15 recalls between 2003 and 2006. The 2005 model year has the most, with 10.
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