2005 SUBARU BAJA Structure Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Structure Issues in the 2005 SUBARU BAJA
2 structure complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 SUBARU BAJA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structure Complaints
The contact owns a 2005 Subaru Baja. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the contact noticed an unusual squeaking sound coming from the vehicle. The contact drove the vehicle to a safe location and parked the vehicle. The contact exited the vehicle and inspected the vehicle. The contact walked around the vehicle, and while inspecting the exterior of the vehicle, he became aware that the rear driver’s side tire was leaned in toward the vehicle. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the rear subframe was fractured and missing parts. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 174,000.
I DO HAVE ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH MY BRAND NEW SUBARU BAJA TURBO 2005. SOMETIMES WHEN I DRIVE IN THE FREEWAY, I HEAR WINDY NOISE DOES AT 70 MPH IN COLD TEMPERATURES. I CALLED SUBARU OF AMERICA FOR A POSSIBLE FIX FOR THIS ISSUE. I TOOK MY CAR TO THE T.O SUBARU DEALER TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM HOWEVER THEY DENIED ME THE WARRANTY BECAUSE THEY COULDN'T DUPLICATE THE WINDY NOISE WHEN THE MECHANIC DROVE THE CAR WITH HIS SERVICE MANAGER. FOLLOWING AFTER THE DENIAL I MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE MECHANIC FOR A TEST DRIVE, DROVE THE CAR AND SHOWED THE NOISE THAT I HEARD AND HE AGREED THERE IS AN EXISTING NOISE, AFTER I DROVE THE VEHICLE HE FIRST MENTIONED AS SOLUTION TO BUY WIND REFLECTOR, LATER WHEN I MENTIONED TO THE MECHANIC ABOUT THE WARRANTY HE DIDN'T SAY ANYTHING. UNTIL WE ARRIVE BACK TO THE DEALER HE MENTIONED TO...
Other 2005 SUBARU BAJA Problem Areas
Air Bags
7 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
6 complaints
Engine
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
5 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Structurebody
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Unknown Or Other
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Power Train
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint