Power Train Related Problems of the 2003 Subaru Baja

Table 1 shows six common power train related problems of the 2003 Subaru Baja. The number one most common problem is related to the differential unit (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the power train (two problems).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Subaru Baja


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2003 Subaru Baja

The Differential Unit problem

Steering became very difficult, with loud banging/popping noises while turning steering wheel. . . Worsened as vehicle warmed up. . . Would feel as though steering wheel was being jerked out of my hands. Vehicle was repaired by replacing viscous clutch in center differential (at transmission). . .   Read details...

The Power Train problem

The contact owns a 2003 Subaru Baja. The contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle, the vehicle would move forward inadvertently until the contact applied the parking brake. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the VIN was not associated with any   Read details...

The Power Train Driveline problem

Steering became very difficult, with loud banging/popping noises while turning steering wheel. . . Worsened as vehicle warmed up. . . Would feel as though steering wheel was being jerked out of my hands. Vehicle was repaired by replacing viscous clutch in center differential (at transmission). . .   Read details...


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