2003 Subaru Baja Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 141,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2003 Subaru Baja, 8% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 141,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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. I found there to be undercoat sealant which made sense as the vehicle was from Pennsylvania. I asked about the rust condition of the car to which I was once again reassured that it was okay. I took the car home and the following week I took it to my mechanic to see where I should start on modifications and upgrades. …”
NHTSA complaint #11592745, filed 2024-06“The contact owns a 2003 Subaru BAJA. The contact stated that while turning at 2 MPH, a noise was heard coming from the rear passenger side. The vehicle was maneuvered to the shoulder and the contact smelled a burning odor. Upon examining the vehicle, the contact also noticed that the rear passenger tire was rubbing onto the wheel well and melting. The vehicle was then towed to a private mechanic and the contact was informed that the rear suspension rusted away from the sub frame. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 141,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10445442, filed 2012-01, 141,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11008259Sep 4, 2024This bulletin outlines the judgment criteria to be used when inspecting front transverse link bushings to reduce unnecessary bushing replacement.
- 11005593Jul 8, 2024This Bulletin provides guidance for diagnosing a leaking front or rear suspension strut.
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Subaru Baja
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Subaru Baja
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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