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Expensive Subaru Baja repairs by problem area
Engine (59%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (18%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (6%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (6%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 17 repairs.
Subaru Baja repair cost distribution
$2500+ (46%)
$1000 - $2499 (54%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
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.
2006 Subaru Baja 4dr SUT
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 56000 mi US $1700 |
Bushings and light behind clock. |
2004 Subaru Baja 4dr SUT
turbocharged 210hp 2.5L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 64207 mi US $232 |
A/C lost charge due to cracked hose. Hose replaced, A/C recharged |
| 87744 mi US $202 |
Removed loose heat shield Adjusted front left brake dust shield Recharged A/C (happens annually) |
| 90000 mi US $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. |
| 92859 mi US $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) |
| 95716 mi US $441 |
Replace front brake pads & rotors, oil change, rotation |
| 96000 mi US $600 |
Engine blown, car sold |
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. |
| 3000 mi US $500 |
changed out leaking radiator. |
| 37900 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. Also repaired torn boot on right side. |
| 183000 mi US $3000 |
catastrophic turbo failure |
2003 Subaru Baja 4dr SUT
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 110000 mi US $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 |
| 135000 mi US $300 |
Replaced both front drive axles and both front ball joints |
| 179000 mi US $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. |
| 194000 mi US $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. |
| 200000 mi US $300 |
Head gaskets blown again after just 5000 miles. |
| 218906 mi US $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. |
| 226186 mi US $100 |
Right rear caliper sticking. Replaced right rear caliper and rear brake pads. |
| 241098 mi US $700 |
Replaced engine due to spun rod bearings. |
| 251942 mi US $3500 |
Bearing noise in transmission. Transmission was removed, rebuilt and reinstalled. |
| 167000 mi US $100 |
Routine maintenance found loose rear sway bar. Parts replaced. |
| 190700 mi US $237 |
Right front wheel bearing failed - grew louder and louder. Part replaced |
| 188000 mi US $3400 |
Head gaskets, water pump, timing belt, tensioners, and clutch |
| 193000 mi US $300 |
replaced rear rotors, pads, and calipers |
2003 Subaru Baja 4dr SUT
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 68000 mi US $1600 |
Replace intake & exhaust valves on number 3 and 4 cylinders due to pitting caused by oil deprivation. At same time, replace timing belt. |
| 230000 mi US $2500 |
Overheated, cracked block, replaced engine |
| 260000 mi US $1000 |
Spider gear in transaxle (front) broken. Replaced transaxle with used |
| 270000 mi US $100 |
All Rear suspension bushings, rear CV joint boots, differential input shaft seal |
| 151000 mi US $1700 |
Replacement of valve cover gaskets, oil pan, crank seal, and rear main seal. |
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