2005 Subaru Baja Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the equipment of the 2005 Subaru Baja, 3% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 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.
“After smelling a terrible odor in my car for several weeks that was not resolved by upholstery cleaning, I took my car to the dealer service station and it was determined the smell came from mold that developed beneath the carpet of my car. The mold came from standing water which I was told accumulated because of a clogged sunroof drain hose. The resolve the problem, the seats and carpeting were removed. The water was drained; the padding was replaced and the carpet was treated. The work cost me over $700. …”
NHTSA complaint #10237386, filed 2008-08, 65,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10241801Aug 1, 2023The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.
- 10219492Aug 23, 2022This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
- 10219491Aug 23, 2022This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
- 10198758Jun 17, 2021This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models
- 10198749Jun 7, 2021This bulletin is to advise of SOAâs revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.
- 10187315Feb 1, 2021To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special…
- 10186364Jan 12, 2021This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing.
- 10186348Jan 4, 2021The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information.
- 10179378Aug 4, 2020Special Service Tools Cross Reference List.
- 10174543Apr 30, 2020All Models (Vehicle Cleaning- COVID-19Best Practices)
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2005 Subaru Baja
12 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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