Baja
Subaru Baja: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Subaru Baja2002–2006
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | July 2002 – April 2006 |
| Model years | 2003–2006 |
| Body styles | 4-door coupé utility |
| Layout | Front-engine, all-wheel drive |
| Engines | 2.5 L EJ251 H4 (2003–2004) 2.5 L EJ253 H4 (2005–2006) 2.5 L EJ255 H4 turbo |
| Transmissions | 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm |
| Length | 4,905 mm |
| Width | 1,781 mm |
| Height | 2003–04: 1,631 mm 2005–06: 1,654 mm |
| Class | Compact utility/pickup truck |
| Assembly | United States: Lafayette, Indiana (Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc.) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2006 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2003–2006 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2004–2006 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2003–2006 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2006 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 11.2–13.1 L/100 km | 12.4–14.7 L/100 km | 9.4–11.2 L/100 km |
| 2003–2006 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 10.7–13.1 L/100 km | 11.8–14.7 L/100 km | 9.0–10.7 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | SUV |
| Model years in EPA data | 2003–2006 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Manual |
| Drive | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular), Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 14 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged (on some versions) |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2003–2006 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel and propulsion | 27 | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Engine and cooling | 23 | 2003, 2005, 2006 |
| Airbags | 17 | 2003, 2005, 2006 |
| Brakes | 16 | 2003, 2005, 2006 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 12 | 2003, 2005, 2006 |
| Suspension | 11 | 2003, 2005, 2006 |
| Body and structure | 8 | 2003, 2005, 2006 |
| Steering | 7 | 2003, 2004, 2006 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 2003, 2004 |
| Speed control and cruise | 4 | 2003, 2004, 2006 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2003–2006: 119 complaints, 10 with a crash and 3 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.