2006 Subaru Baja Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 8%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,578miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2006 Subaru Baja, 8% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,578 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.
“We bought a 2006 BAJA in early october for cash. This car had 157 miles when we left the bill mcbride dealer ship in plattsburgh, ny. We have had a problem with the car pulling to the right since the beginning. We have brought the car back 4 times to have it fixed. They have done 3 alignments, rotated the tires 2 times and replaced 1 tire. This vehicle still pulls to the right. On 3rd alignment the dealership refused to produce a receipt for the alignment and stated the reason was there was no charge for the alignment. All receipts state vehicle pulls to right. …”
NHTSA complaint #10151092, filed 2006-02, 157 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Subaru BAJA. While making a turn at 10 MPH, the front passenger side tie rod failed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and has not been inspected by a mechanic. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 11,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10214057, filed 2008-01, 11,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11032035Apr 20, 2026This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedures to be followed when addressing customer concerns of steering wheel/vehicle body vibration when driving at highway speeds when…
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Subaru Baja
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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