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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%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 58 repairs.
Subaru Baja transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (10%)
$1000 - $2499 (30%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (40%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 10 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
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 6000 mi US $525 |
Also repaired torn boot on right side. |
2003 Subaru Baja 4dr SUT
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 92200 mi US $357 |
Axle Shaft replace Right Front, $242 |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 251942 mi US $3500 |
Bearing noise in transmission. Transmission was removed, rebuilt and reinstalled. |
2003 Subaru Baja 4dr SUT
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 135000 mi US $123 |
passenger side replacement axle failed |
| 260000 mi US $1000 |
Spider gear in transaxle (front) broken. Replaced transaxle with used |
| 270000 mi US $100 |
rear CV joint boots, differential input shaft seal |
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