Subaru Baja owners have reported 13 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train driveline (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
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...
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...
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...
Hesitation, no power on acceleration. Computer has been reprogrammed by Subaru in NJ. . Trans engaging hard from a dead stop on acceleration. Read details...
Drive shaft failure/. Started making horrible sound. Next thing I know drive shaft comes out!!!! traveling 70 mph on the highway. Almost died when I lost control of the vehicle. '05 suburu Baja w/ 90,000 miles on it. Read details...