Subaru Baja owners have reported 5 equipment related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common equipment problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's equipment (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Equipment problems |
Frame that holds motor mount and steering components to front wheels is rusted so badly, it will not pass annual inspection.
Sub frame on drivers side rear rusted through and broke at upper support main arm resulting making tire wobble and rubbing inner tire well. If not noticed in time tire would have blown out collapsing main support arm causing a crash.
Strong gasoline smell in passenger compartment, dealer can not locate problem,problem persists. Afraid car will catch on fire.
My vehicle has had several defects/problems. The engine valve leaked, check engine lights, auto transmission problems since first purchased inherent to vehicle. Vehicle burns engine oil and too hot. . I am afraid to drive car long distances I currently have 113,000 miles on auto.
After smelling a terrible odor in my car for several weeks that was not resolved by upholstery cleaning, I took my car to the dealer service station and it was determined the smell came from mold that developed beneath the carpet of my car. The mold came from standing water which I was told accumulated because of a clogged sunroof drain hose. The resolve the problem, the seats and carpeting were removed. The water was drained; the padding was replaced and the carpet was treated. The work cost me over $700. I could not afford the additional $500 to replace the carpet, however I was assured that by treating the carpet the mold and smell would be removed. I was told in order to avoid this from occurring again, I should have the hose blown every other time I came in for an oil change. I asked several times if that would resolve the problem and was told yes. Since that time I faithfully requested that the hose be blown out. Now there is water once again in the floor of my car.