2004 Subaru Baja Subaru Baja 2004

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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.
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2004 Subaru Baja engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (33%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (22%)

$100 - $499 (22%)

< $100 (11%)

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Chart based on 9 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

84000 mi

US $12
Coolant bottle cap cracked 
87744 mi

US $202
Removed loose heat shield 
92859 mi

US $1118
Exhaust replaced from CAT back 
96000 mi

US $600
Engine blown, car sold 

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2004 Subaru Baja 4dr SUT

165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

120900 mi

US $4200
Not sure if my son did more damage to the engine, or it just did not last long because of turbo. 
122900 mi

US $3163
Changed engine, bought rebuilt engine paid a shop to install and finish rebuilt engine. fuel leak 
7000 mi

US $275
check engine evap code changed out older hoses fixed problem. 
6000 mi

US $525
Radiator hose cracked. 
183000 mi

US $3000
catastrophic turbo failure 

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2004 Subaru Baja Engine Problems

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