2005 Subaru Baja Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,068miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2005 Subaru Baja, 5% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,068 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.
“My vehicle 2005 Subaru BAJA air conditioning system is leaking so bad that I can't keep freon in it. Obviously this is a huge environmental hazard. I noticed on the all 2004 model a factory recall has been initiated but I do not see anything for the 2005 on the recall web site. I purchased in 2004 but vehicle identified as 2005.”
NHTSA complaint #10217758, filed 2008-02, 100,000 miles“Vehilde engine has knocking sound when started from cold and for the first 15 minutes of operation. It sounds like bad valve gear and we have had a tensioner bracket replaced by the dealer, but I am now hearing about a piston slap issue on this motor that I cannot find a report about. It will be into classic Subaru in atlanta tomorow to attempt a reproduction ofthe noise after leaving vehicle overnight to properly simulate the cold-start conditions.”
NHTSA complaint #10120502, filed 2005-05, 10,135 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10198749Jun 7, 2021This bulletin is to advise of SOAâs revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.
- 10186364Jan 12, 2021This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing.
- 10179416Aug 26, 2020This service information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models listed.
- 10233107Jan 25, 2016Launch of Remanufactured Turbochargers
- 10019343Feb 1, 2006Rubbing mark on timing belt. Subaru.
- 10016869Sep 9, 20052.5l remanufactured sohc short block release.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Subaru Baja
12 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Subaru Baja
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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