2006 Subaru Baja Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 17%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,766miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2006 Subaru Baja, 17% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,766 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.
“2006 Subaru BAJA turbo with several problems including lunging forward and randomly sputtering and hesitating.. Consumer states that the problems began when the vehicle had 707 miles and have continued. The consumer stated on one occasion, there was no throttle response. Somtimes the vehicle would idle high and the check engine light would frequently come on and stay on.”
NHTSA complaint #10253489, filed 2008-12, 707 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Subaru BAJA. The engine knocks when the vehicle is started. The dealer replaced two pistons, but the failure still exists. The manufacturer stated that the failure is normal. The failure mileage was 16,992 and current mileage was 34,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10218752, filed 2008-02, 16,992 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Subaru BAJA. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle lost all power and shut off. The vehicle has been to the dealer three times for the failure. During the first visit, the failure could not be diagnosed. The mechanic eventually stated that the accelerator relay switch failed. The vehicle has shut off 25 times since it was purchased. The manufacturer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,540. Updated 09/10/08 updated 09/17/08.”
NHTSA complaint #10239418, filed 2008-08, 58,540 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.
- 10020125Jun 7, 2006Engine cooling system flush and refill.
- 10019343Feb 1, 2006Rubbing mark on timing belt. Subaru.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Subaru Baja
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 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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