2005 Subaru Baja owner complaints

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Subaru baja. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v359000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Subaru baja. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v359000 (air bags). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Subaru baja. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16v358000 (air bags). The parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Subaru baja. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v359000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tools confirms parts not available.

Received a letter 8-1-16 passenger side air bag stating that parts are unavailable and not to let anyonedrive in the front passenger side. Mfg can not give a date. Will this have no end? They just notified me now and nothing can be resolved?

2005 Subaru baja. Consumer writes in regard to airbag safety recall. The consumer stated the recall notices received were fraudulent.

(1) brakes failed to engage in a routine traffic stop. (2) ABS feature disengaged brakes over bumpy surface, disabling my ability to stop and causing my car to collide with the car in front of me. (3) Subaru denies any culpability although this problem is well known among Subaru owners. My brakes have failed in this manner many times previously, but this was the first time involving an actual collision. *nm

Dt:consumer has a Subaru baja and the hand brake does not keep vehicle from rolling backwards on a hill. Consumer took vehicle to dealer 3 times. First, dealer adjusted brake, but this did not fix the problem. Consumer believed this actually made problem worse. Consumer said that vehicle rolled faster after adjustment. On the other two trips to dealer nothing was done to vehicle other than technician taking vehicle on a test drive to see the problem. Technician saw the problem and said this was normal. Consumer has had this problem since he owned vehicle. It was bought new. No brake work was done t other than the one adjustment that dealer made.*ak

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Subaru baja. The contact stated that upon taking his vehicle to an independent mechanic for an oil change, the mechanic discovered that brake fluid was leaking from the brake line. Due to the brake fluid leak, corrosion developed around the brake line. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 121,000. The VIN was unavailable.

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

Drive shaft failure/. Started making horrible sound. Next thing I know drive shaft comes out!!!! Traveling 70 MPH on the highway. Almost died when I lost control of the vehicle. '05 suburu baja w/ 90,000 miles on it. Very scary event!!!! This does not seem right that a car that has been maintained and serviced regularly would have this type of failure and that suburu is not more concerned about my situation!!!! *tr

My vehicle has had several defects/problems. The engine valve leaked, check engine lights, auto transmission problems since first purchased inherent to vehicle. Vehicle burns engine oil and too hot.. I am afraid to drive car long distances I currently have 113,000 miles on auto.

Upon bringing my vehicle in for service, the Subaru mechanic informed me that I had a fuel leak. The elbow fitting on the top of the fuel pump had cracked and a new fuel pump was required to be installed. In talking to the mechanic and the service manager, they indicated that this was the third instance of this they had recently experienced in their dealership. They all specifically involved the Subaru baja turbo and all three vehicles had approximately 70,000 miles. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Subaru baja. The contact stated that while parked in a garage, there was a fuel odor present. The contact mentioned that the failure was present during the winter when the temperature was very cold. The contact also stated that the odor of fuel was intermittently present inside the vehicle, coming from the air vents. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions but the failure could not be identified. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 55,000.

I recently had issues with the suspension while the car was in motion, so took the vehicle to my mechanic. I was informed that the rear sub frame and upper control arm mounting ears have rotted out.

I own a 2005 Subaru baja with 27,000 miles on it. I noticed a rattle coming from the right rear and found a stabilizer mount to the right tire broken completely off where the rod connected to it. It looked like the metal had fatigued until it just broke. There was a minor indentation on the connecting rod, but nothing that would indicate a major impact. I couldn't believe how thin the mount material was. It looked more like body sheet metal than anything structural. *tr

This is regarding a 2005 Subaru baja turbo, VIN #:[xxx]. In service date is 6/9/04. Please know that this vehicle was purchased brand new. In february, 2005 the problem first manifested itself. This is a steering concern. On making a hard right or left hand turn as well as a k turn, the steering column and/or wheel lets a very loud squeal. This sounds like a stuck pig!! When this happens the steering becomes very hard to maneuver almost as though it went back to unassisted steering. After the turn is completed the steering returns to normal. This problem has been brought to the attention of the local dealer on at least five occasions. The last time he kept the vehicle for a day and a half and gave me a loaner. Because it didn't "squeal" for them they say they have no way to ma

Timing belt and associated parts were changed by licensed Subaru mechanic. In the morning when the car was being warmed up, there was a strong smell of gas. Check engine light was on and cruise light was flashing.drove car to paint shop in san diego and left for five days for painting. Drove the car up to long beach to ship to hawaii. Baja burned 3/4 tank of gas and died off and on.with strong smell of gas.filled costco gas premium in hawaii and drove home with car dying off and onn with strong smell of gas. In the morning, started cat to warm car up and gas smell was extremely strong and white smoke also appeared off and on. In two days and driving only 54 miles the gas gauge was below 1/2 tank. In the process now with another mechanic to repair. Final step will be Subaru dealer. Note:

After smelling a terrible odor in my car for several weeks that was not resolved by upholstery cleaning, I took my car to the dealer service station and it was determined the smell came from mold that developed beneath the carpet of my car. The mold came from standing water which I was told accumulated because of a clogged sunroof drain hose. The resolve the problem, the seats and carpeting were removed. The water was drained; the padding was replaced and the carpet was treated. The work cost me over $700. I could not afford the additional $500 to replace the carpet, however I was assured that by treating the carpet the mold and smell would be removed. I was told in order to avoid this from occurring again, I should have the hose blown every other time I came in for an oil change. I