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Subaru Baja repairs by problem area
Engine (43%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)
Brakes and Traction Control (9%)
Suspension and Steering (10%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 58 repairs.
Subaru Baja repair cost distribution
$2500+ (13%)
$1000 - $2499 (17%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (41%)
< $100 (13%)
Chart based on 46 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
| Subaru Baja in Arizona, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201856000 miUS $1700 | Bushings and light behind clock. | ||
2006 Subaru Baja 4dr SUT
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Subaru Baja in Missouri, United States - Aug 2011 | |||
| Aug 201194490 mi | Everything else, repair | ||
2005 Subaru Baja 4dr SUT
turbocharged 210hp 2.5L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| Subaru Baja in Kansas, United States Dec 2020 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 2021167000 miUS $100 | Cleaned rust and repainted bottom of the car. | ||
| Apr 2022168000 miUS $120 | A/C did not engage, needed replacement of a schraeder valve and recharge. | ||
2005 Subaru Baja 4dr SUT
turbocharged 210hp 2.5L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Subaru Baja in California, United States - Nov 2008 | |||
| Nov 200826000 miUS $700 | replaced the fuel pump | ||
| Subaru Baja in Idaho, United States - Jul 2011 | |||
| Feb 2011117807 miUS $250 | Repaired leaky left side (driver's side) fuel rail. | ||
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 | ||
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 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. | ||
| Subaru Baja in Ohio, United States - Nov 2011 | |||
| Nov 2011135000 miUS $123 | passenger side replacement axle failed | ||
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