| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2004 Subaru Baja repairs by problem area
Engine (50%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (15%)
Suspension and Steering (0%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (15%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (10%)
Chart based on 20 repairs.
2004 Subaru Baja repair cost distribution
$2500+ (23%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (23%)
$100 - $499 (38%)
< $100 (8%)
Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Subaru Baja 4dr SUT
turbocharged 210hp 2.5L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| Subaru Baja in Rhode Island, United States Dec 2013 - Dec 2018 | |||
| Oct 201364207 miUS $232 | A/C lost charge due to cracked hose. Hose replaced, A/C recharged | ||
| Dec 201684000 miUS $12 | Coolant bottle cap cracked | ||
| May 201787744 miUS $202 | Removed loose heat shield Adjusted front left brake dust shield Recharged A/C (happens annually) | ||
| Sep 201790000 miUS $306 | Trailer hitch installed by U-haul 13 years ago used wire nuts that weren't intended for exterior wiring. Caused a short resulting in a turn signal that made a ratcheting sound instead of clicks, and a failure of the brake lights. Took mechanic more time than expected to diagnose, so he kept car overnight. 2 tires were unable to maintain air pressure. Problem was caused by corrosion on inside of the rims. Rims were cleaned with wire brush and tire remounted to solve problem. | ||
| Jan 201892859 miUS $1118 | replaced rear pad & rotors. Repaired rear backing plates Exhaust replaced from CAT back repair slow leak in right front tire (rim corrosion cleaned, tire remounted) | ||
| May 201895716 miUS $441 | Replace front brake pads & rotors, oil change, rotation | ||
| Dec 201896000 miUS $600 | Engine blown, car sold | ||
2004 Subaru Baja 4dr SUT
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| Subaru Baja in Illinois, United States Dec 2015 - Feb 2019 | |||
| Feb 2016120900 miUS $4200 | Not sure if my son did more damage to the engine, or it just did not last long because of turbo. | ||
| Mar 20163000 miUS $500 | changed out leaking radiator. | ||
| May 201637900 miUS $3163 | Changed engine, bought rebuilt engine paid a shop to install and finish rebuilt engine. fuel leak | ||
| Jan 20177000 miUS $275 | check engine evap code changed out older hoses fixed problem. | ||
| Oct 20176000 miUS $525 | Radiator hose cracked. Also repaired torn boot on right side. | ||
| Feb 2018183000 miUS $3000 | catastrophic turbo failure | ||
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