2006 Subaru Baja Repairs and Problem Descriptions at TrueDelta

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Subaru Baja in Arizona, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
May 2018 56000 mi US $1700	Bushings and light behind clock.

Subaru Baja in Missouri, United States - Aug 2011
Aug 2011 94490 mi	Everything else, repair

Subaru Baja in Kansas, United States Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
May 2021 167000 mi US $100	Cleaned rust and repainted bottom of the car.
Apr 2022 168000 mi US $120	A/C did not engage, needed replacement of a schraeder valve and recharge.

Subaru Baja in Idaho, United States - Jul 2011
Feb 2011 117807 mi US $250	Repaired leaky left side (driver's side) fuel rail.

Subaru Baja in California, United States - Nov 2008
Nov 2008 26000 mi US $700	replaced the fuel pump

Subaru Baja in Rhode Island, United States Dec 2013 - Dec 2018
Oct 2013 64207 mi US $232	A/C lost charge due to cracked hose. Hose replaced, A/C recharged
Dec 2016 84000 mi US $12	Coolant bottle cap cracked
May 2017 87744 mi US $202	Removed loose heat shield Adjusted front left brake dust shield Recharged A/C (happens annually)
Sep 2017 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.
Jan 2018 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)
May 2018 95716 mi US $441	Replace front brake pads & rotors, oil change, rotation
Dec 2018 96000 mi US $600	Engine blown, car sold

Subaru Baja in Illinois, United States Dec 2015 - Feb 2019
Feb 2016 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.
Mar 2016 3000 mi US $500	changed out leaking radiator.
May 2016 37900 mi US $3163	Changed engine, bought rebuilt engine paid a shop to install and finish rebuilt engine. fuel leak
Jan 2017 7000 mi US $275	check engine evap code changed out older hoses fixed problem.
Oct 2017 6000 mi US $525	Radiator hose cracked. Also repaired torn boot on right side.
Feb 2018 183000 mi US $3000	catastrophic turbo failure

Subaru Baja in Ohio, United States Nov 2012 - Jun 2018
Dec 2013 167000 mi US $100	Routine maintenance found loose rear sway bar. Parts replaced.
Feb 2014 167900 mi US $20	replaced both headlights
Jan 2015 169000 mi US $237	Right front wheel bearing failed - grew louder and louder. Part replaced
Aug 2016 188000 mi US $3400	Head gaskets, water pump, timing belt, tensioners, and clutch
Nov 2016 193000 mi US $300	replaced rear rotors, pads, and calipers

Subaru Baja in Florida, United States Dec 2015 - Jan 2022
Apr 2016 92200 mi US $357	Axle Shaft replace Right Front, $242 Right Front Lower Ball Joint replaced, $115
Jan 2017 97000 mi US $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 2013 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
Apr 2014 135000 mi US $300	Replaced both front drive axles and both front ball joints
Sep 2014 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.
Jun 2016 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.
Nov 2016 200000 mi US $300	Head gaskets blown again after just 5000 miles.
Mar 2018 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.
Sep 2018 226186 mi US $100	Right rear caliper sticking. Replaced right rear caliper and rear brake pads.
Nov 2019 2410980 mi	Spun rod bearings. Replacement engine on order.
Jun 2020 241098 mi US $700	Replaced engine due to spun rod bearings.
Nov 2021 251942 mi US $3500	Bearing noise in transmission. Transmission was removed, rebuilt and reinstalled.

Subaru Baja in Washington, United States - Jan 2010
Jan 2010 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.

Subaru Baja in Georgia, United States Mar 2016 - Jan 2022
Oct 2017 230000 mi US $2500	Overheated, cracked block, replaced engine
Aug 2020 260000 mi US $1000	Spider gear in transaxle (front) broken. Replaced transaxle with used
Nov 2021 270000 mi US $100	All Rear suspension bushings, rear CV joint boots, differential input shaft seal

Subaru Baja in Connecticut, United States - Feb 2013
Sep 2009 94650 mi	Right rear wheel bearing failure (covered under used vehicle warranty)
Jul 2010 106000 mi US $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 2013 151000 mi US $1700	Replacement of valve cover gaskets, oil pan, crank seal, and rear main seal.

Subaru Baja in Ohio, United States - Nov 2011
Nov 2011 135000 mi US $123	passenger side replacement axle failed

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