32 problems have been reported for the 2006 Subaru Baja. The following chart shows the 14 most common problems for 2006 Subaru Baja. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling with 8 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (5 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Suspension | |
| Air Bag | |
| Equipment | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Steering | |
| Other Fuel System | |
| Power Train | |
| Tire | |
| Air Brake | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | |
| Structure | |
| Wheel |
In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2006 Subaru Baja in the United States are 7,749 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Subaru Baja owners in the last 16 years is 32, and the age of the vehicle is 16, the PPMY index can then be calculated as
PPMY Index = 32 / 7,749 / 16 * 1000 = 0.26.
For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Subaru Baja model year vehicles.
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2006 Subaru Baja in 2006.
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When making the decision between buying a new or used Subaru Baja, the following table can be used to compare the 2006 Subaru Baja with the Subaru Baja from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2006 Baja is 32 while the average number of problems reported for the 4 model years of the Subaru Baja is 34.