Subaru Baja owners have reported 14 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brakes failed (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
At the beginning of April, I purchased a 2003 Subaru Baja from roseville auto center for $10,500 and was reassured by the salesman that it passed a safety inspection and that there were no leaks in the head gasket. I did my own inspection under the hood and underneath the vehicle. Read details...
(1) brakes failed to engage in a routine traffic stop. (2) abs feature disengaged brakes over bumpy surface, disabling my ability to stop and causing my car to collide with the car in front of me. (3) Subaru denies any culpability although this problem is well known among Subaru owners. Read details...
Total abs brake system failure while attempting to stop vehicle in light traffic at less than 20 mph on dry surface. First attempt to brake met with undue brake pedal resistance with no stopping action. Second attempt met with unrestricted pedal travel to the floor with no stopping action. Read details...
The contact stated while driving down a winding mountain road the vehicle lost braking power. She tried to slow it by down shifting the gears, and then she used the emergency brake. The vehicle started smoking and she drove into a ditch. Read details...
1. Rear rotors where pitted after 22 months, front rotors were blue. This was documented on 12/20/07. Brake failure resulted in car crash two days later. Read details...