2003 Subaru Baja Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 182,837miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the wheels of the 2003 Subaru Baja, 3% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 182,837 miles.
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.
“Starting dec 2004 problems keeping alignments/tires (mileage 28,176), ending in may 2013 with complete rear wheel cradle & drive train replacement (mileage 182,837) after the drive line dropped out on to a brace at approx 35 MPH after repeated repairs and complaints about drive-feel of vehicle. Had just exited 70 MPH freeway and was on a secondary road. Was never notified of the 'voluntary' recall by Subaru for the rear cradle issued apr 2003, before vehicle was purchased.”
NHTSA complaint #10583126, filed 2014-04, 182,837 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11032035Apr 20, 2026This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedures to be followed when addressing customer concerns of steering wheel/vehicle body vibration when driving at highway speeds when…
Wheels: 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 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Subaru Baja
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology