2006 Subaru Baja Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 17%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 103,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2006 Subaru Baja, 17% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 103,000 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.
“If the gas cap is not securely tighten and I mean tighten hard. The car will stop operating within 5 sec ish. This is not good, no matter where u are driving. Not enuff time to pull over safely. This has happened to me at least 4-5 times now.”
NHTSA complaint #11317580, filed 2020-03, 103,000 miles“I had the head gaskets and timing belt replaced at 142,000 miles. Brand new. I put oil in my car every time I filled up with gas, as I was told subarus burn a lot of oil. The low light never came on, never had a check engine light come on. Three months later, at 145,000, without any indication that something is wrong, going 70 on the freeway, in 5th gear, I hear a pop sound and my car starts to lose power, smoke is coming from the engine. I get pulled over, safely thank goodness, and car dies. No longer will turn on. Smoke is pouring from the engine. …”
NHTSA complaint #11270840, filed 2019-10, 145,000 miles“I have a 2006 BAJA turbo, obsidian black, 5 speed. It has (60k) on the odometer. I bought it new and loved it from day one. However, february of last year that love was lost. The cel came on and I went to autozone to have the code pulled. It showed po304. I was told it was a misfire on cylinder #4. I asked the guy there what the cause could be. He said it could be anything from a fuel injector, to the coil pack or a valve issue. I looked up on this forum and there were multiple cases that pulled up. I read what fixes worked for some and not for others. I tried injector cleaner. …”
NHTSA complaint #10669897, filed 2015-01, 55,000 miles“I bought this car a few years ago. I bought a well maintained Subaru that was in perfect condition.. About a year ago it started leaking oil found out the head gaskets were leaking. Had them replaced and it still leaks. Subaru was contacted and they offered some money off a new Subaru. My car is work significantly less from this problem. And I to try to fix it again. Could be a fire hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #10994295, filed 2017-06Related service bulletins
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- 11005608Jul 11, 2024This thermo control valve video contains information on the replacement of thermo control valve.
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Subaru Baja
5 complaintsEngine cooling
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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