2005 Subaru Baja Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2005 Subaru Baja, 8% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“I recently had issues with the suspension while the car was in motion, so took the vehicle to my mechanic. I was informed that the rear sub frame and upper control arm mounting ears have rotted out.”
NHTSA complaint #10892762, filed 2016-08, 85,000 miles“During the afternoon of the december 21st ice storm in bozeman montana, my 2005 Subaru BAJA slid off the road and down a steep incline. Although I only sustained bumps and bruises, the car was totaled. The accident could have easily been fatal. The windshield was heavily damaged, the car axles were broken, there was severe damage to three sides of the vehicle. I wondered why the airbags had not deployed. When I researched the situation I found there was a recall on 2005 Subaru airbags. Supposedly a faulty release switch and potentially a release of metal shards upon deployment. …”
NHTSA complaint #10670946, filed 2015-01, 148,000 miles“I own a 2005 Subaru BAJA with 27,000 miles on it. I noticed a rattle coming from the right rear and found a stabilizer mount to the right tire broken completely off where the rod connected to it. It looked like the metal had fatigued until it just broke. There was a minor indentation on the connecting rod, but nothing that would indicate a major impact. I couldn't believe how thin the mount material was. It looked more like body sheet metal than anything structural.”
NHTSA complaint #10196652, filed 2007-07, 27,000 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 2005 Subaru Baja
12 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsEngine cooling
2 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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