2006 Subaru Baja Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 21%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,231miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 Subaru Baja, 21% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,231 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 had my headlight repaired at the dealership on 3/18/20. While there they did a complimentary safety inspection of the vehicle and it passed with flying colors. I drove the car home and parked it in the carport. I noticed a few days later that the driver's side rear tire was tipped in on the top. I brought the vehicle to a mechanic who informed me that the subframe was totally rusted out and caused the tire to be rubbing against the inside of the wheel well, which ruined a brand new tire. …”
NHTSA complaint #11325099, filed 2020-05, 183,000 miles“While driving a Subaru BAJA 2006 model I swerved and rolled over after fish tailing. I also almost did the same in a 2005 model but only came up off two wheels but did not roll it , even though it was close. I suspect a tendency for the BAJA to roll over is a design flaw.”
NHTSA complaint #10173833, filed 2006-11, 7,500 miles“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“Sub frame on drivers side rear rusted through and broke at upper support main arm resulting making tire wobble and rubbing inner tire well. If not noticed in time tire would have blown out collapsing main support arm causing a crash”
NHTSA complaint #10723933, filed 2015-06, 77,231 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 2006 Subaru Baja
4 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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