MYRModel Year Report

2005 Subaru Baja

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2005 Subaru Baja
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:40:46.158Z

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Subaru Baja Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2005 highlighted. 2003: 38 complaints 2003 2004: 18 complaints 2004 2005: 37 complaints 2005 2006: 24 complaints 2006
2005: 37 complaints
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YearComplaints
200338
200418
200537
200624

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 19%

19% of complaints: air bags — 7 distinct reports on file.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 16%

16% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 6 distinct reports on file.

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THE VEHICLE IS LEAKING FUEL. WHEN TANK IS FULL THE PRESENCE OF THE FUMES ARE OVERWHELMING. OTHER 2005 BAJA'S HAVE BEEN REPAIRED UNDER A RECALL, BUT MINE HAS NOT BEEN FIXED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190209

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 14%

14% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 5 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 14%

14% of complaints: engine — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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DURING THE AFTERNOON OF THE DECEMBER 21ST ICE STORM IN BOZEMAN MONTANA, MY 2005 SUBARU BAJA SLID OFF THE ROAD AND DOWN A STEEP INCLINE. ALTHOUGH I ONLY SUSTAINED BUMPS AND BRUISES, THE CAR WAS TOTALED. THE ACCIDENT COULD HAVE EASILY BEEN FATAL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150108

SUSPENSION 5%

5% of complaints: suspension — 2 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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DURING THE AFTERNOON OF THE DECEMBER 21ST ICE STORM IN BOZEMAN MONTANA, MY 2005 SUBARU BAJA SLID OFF THE ROAD AND DOWN A STEEP INCLINE. ALTHOUGH I ONLY SUSTAINED BUMPS AND BRUISES, THE CAR WAS TOTALED. THE ACCIDENT COULD HAVE EASILY BEEN FATAL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150108

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20081114 — PE (closed 20090521)

FUEL PUMP LEAK

I 20090521 — EA (closed 20090720)

FUEL PUMP LEAKS

R 20091023 — fuel system, gasoline

SUBARU IS RECALLING 15,761 MY 2005-2006 BAJA VEHICLES. CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE FUEL HOSE CONNECTION ON THE OUTLET PRESSURE SIDE OF THE FUEL PUMP.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP BRACKET INCLUDING ALL NIPPLES WITH A NEW AND STRONGER DESIGN PART. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER

Campaign 09V277000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20140611 — PE (closed 20150302)

Air Bag Inflator Rupture

R 20150115 — air bags

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy and Outback vehicles, and 2003-2005 Baja vehicles sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity.

Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WQP-51.

Campaign 14V763000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20150224 — EA (open)

Air Bag Inflator Rupture

R 20160722 — air bags

Subaru of America, Inc.

Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 26, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-856-488-8500.

Campaign 16V358000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20160824 — air bags

Subaru of America, Inc.

Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 24, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-856-488-8500.

Campaign 16V359000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170306 — air bags

Subaru of America, Inc.

Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2017. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is TKB-17.

Campaign 17V026000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170306 — air bags

Subaru of America, Inc.

Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2017. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is TKA-17.

Campaign 17V014000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170308 — air bags

Subaru of America, Inc.

Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 8, 2017.

Campaign 17V016000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20200107 — air bags

Subaru of America, Inc.

Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614.

Campaign 20V002000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20200107 — air bags

Subaru of America, Inc.

Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators with alternate inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020.

Campaign 20V001000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20200107 — air bags

Subaru of America, Inc.

Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614.

Campaign 20V003000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — fuel system, gasoline

Airtex Products LP (Airtex) is recalling certain model E8598M, E8518M, E8600M, E8596M, and E8597M fuel pumps manufactured July 26, 2013, and July 29, 2013 and used as aftermarket replacements on Subaru Baja's, Outback's and Legacy's.

Remedy: Airtex will notify owners, and will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Recall is expected to begin on January 2, 2014. Customers may contact Airtex at 1-800-880-3056. The recall is expected to begin during January 2014.

Campaign 13E065000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 Subaru Baja — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 13E065000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09V277000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V763000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V358000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V359000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V026000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V014000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V016000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V002000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V001000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V003000 (air bags) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 2005 Subaru Baja reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Subaru Baja?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 Subaru Baja have?

11 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.