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2003 Subaru Baja repairs by problem area
Engine (42%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (29%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (6%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 31 repairs.
2003 Subaru Baja repair cost distribution
$2500+ (11%)
$1000 - $2499 (22%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (41%)
< $100 (15%)
Chart based on 27 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Subaru Baja 4dr SUT
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| Subaru Baja in Florida, United States Dec 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Apr 201692200 miUS $357 | Axle Shaft replace Right Front, $242 Right Front Lower Ball Joint replaced, $115 | ||
| Jan 201797000 miUS $150 | Thermostat Housing Cover and Thermostat, $190 Valve Cover Gaskets replaced, $200 Replaced Muffler | ||
| Subaru Baja in North Carolina, United States Dec 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 2013110000 miUS $600 | Head gasket leaking oil and water, no abnormal running issues. Replaced head gaskets. This is a common issue with Subaru. Head gasket externally leaking oil and coolant | ||
| Apr 2014135000 miUS $300 | Replaced both front drive axles and both front ball joints | ||
| Sep 2014179000 miUS $650 | Replaced center differential due to the viscous coupling locked up. Total cost for repairs included finding a center diff for a good price through Amazon and center differential bearings from the local Subaru dealer. It was an easy repair that took six hours. Previous parts replaced due to the center differential failure that was misdiagnosed (by me) include struts, strut bearings, ball joints and wheel bearings. | ||
| Jun 2016194000 miUS $1200 | Head gaskets blown; also performed 100K maintenance (195K miles) including water pump, timing belt, accessory drive belts and pulleys, plugs, wires and all filters. | ||
| Nov 2016200000 miUS $300 | Head gaskets blown again after just 5000 miles. | ||
| Mar 2018218906 miUS $1856 | Vibration at highway speeds, worse in a slight left turn while off or light on the throttle. Diagnosed as a bad right front inner CV joint. Also had a torn boot on the front left outer CV joint. Both front drive axles plus the front ball joints were replaced and a four wheel alignment done. | ||
| Sep 2018226186 miUS $100 | Right rear caliper sticking. Replaced right rear caliper and rear brake pads. | ||
| Nov 20192410980 mi | Spun rod bearings. Replacement engine on order. | ||
| Jun 2020241098 miUS $700 | Replaced engine due to spun rod bearings. | ||
| Nov 2021251942 miUS $3500 | Bearing noise in transmission. Transmission was removed, rebuilt and reinstalled. | ||
| Subaru Baja in Ohio, United States Nov 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 2013167000 miUS $100 | Routine maintenance found loose rear sway bar. Parts replaced. | ||
| Feb 2014167900 miUS $20 | replaced both headlights | ||
| Jan 2015169000 miUS $237 | Right front wheel bearing failed - grew louder and louder. Part replaced | ||
| Aug 2016188000 miUS $3400 | Head gaskets, water pump, timing belt, tensioners, and clutch | ||
| Nov 2016193000 miUS $300 | replaced rear rotors, pads, and calipers | ||
2003 Subaru Baja 4dr SUT
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Subaru Baja in Georgia, United States Mar 2016 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Oct 2017230000 miUS $2500 | Overheated, cracked block, replaced engine | ||
| Aug 2020260000 miUS $1000 | Spider gear in transaxle (front) broken. Replaced transaxle with used | ||
| Nov 2021270000 miUS $100 | All Rear suspension bushings, rear CV joint boots, differential input shaft seal | ||
| Subaru Baja in Ohio, United States - Nov 2011 | |||
| Nov 2011135000 miUS $123 | passenger side replacement axle failed | ||
| Subaru Baja in Connecticut, United States - Feb 2013 | |||
| Sep 200994650 mi | Right rear wheel bearing failure (covered under used vehicle warranty) | ||
| Jul 2010106000 miUS $35 | Evacuated and recharged A/C system. Unsure if this is considered "repair" or "maintenance" in a 7+ year old auto with 100K+ miles. | ||
| Feb 2013151000 miUS $1700 | Replacement of valve cover gaskets, oil pan, crank seal, and rear main seal. | ||
| Subaru Baja in Washington, United States - Jan 2010 | |||
| Jan 201068000 miUS $1600 | Replace intake & exhaust valves on number 3 and 4 cylinders due to pitting caused by oil deprivation. At same time, replace timing belt. | ||
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