Subaru Baja 2004
Model Baja made in 2004 by Subaru got 22 consumer complains, 7 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 12 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, power train and structure. The car had one investigation (fuel system, gasoline). There was one recall concerning engine and engine cooling . The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.5, 2.5 turbo.
Model 2004
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4 | 21/28/24 | 23.7/35.4/27.8407 | Regular | 876 | SPEC PURP VEH - S.U.V. - 4WD | |
| 2.5 Turbo | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4 | 18/24/20 | 19.7/30.3/23.3807 | Premium | 1200 | SPEC PURP VEH - S.U.V. - 4WD | |
| 2.5 | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4 | 21/27/23 | 23.7/34.2/27.4992 | Regular | 914 | SPEC PURP VEH - S.U.V. - 4WD | |
| 2.5 Turbo | 4 | Semiautomatic, 4 gears | 4 | 18/23/20 | 20/29.4/23.3611 | Premium | 1200 | SPEC PURP VEH - S.U.V. - 4WD |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V473000 | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | from 02/04/2003 to 03/05/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 26 | 10/08/2004 | MFR | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | 10/01/2004 | 09/30/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, the cover bolts for the engine oil control valve may not be sufficiently tightened, allowing oil to leak from around the cover gasket. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If leaking oil contacts components operating at high temperatures, a fire could result in the engine compartment. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and retighten the oil-flow control valve cover bolts. the recall began on october 8, 2004. owners should contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Subaru recall no. wwu-05.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 029705 | 10/06/2005 | 10017968 | Active valve control system (avcs) union screw filter. if a rough idle and/or rpm does not increase smoothly there is the possibility that the union screw filter of the active valve control system (avcs) could be damaged affecting the oil | 12/09/2005 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 029605 | 09/09/2005 | 10016869 | 2.5l remanufactured sohc short block release. *tt | 10/13/2005 | |
| 09012003 | 09/01/2003 | 10016482 | Rough idle/check engine light after battery disconnect. *sc | 09/13/2005 | |
| 05 | 10/01/2004 | 10010528 | Engine oil control valve cover bolts. *tt | 11/30/2004 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||||
| 02 | 02/01/2006 | 10019343 | Rubbing mark on timing belt. subaru. *tt | 03/09/2006 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| 03 | 07/20/2004 | 10009702 | Vehicle emission control information (veci) label. *tt communications to all subaru dealers dated 07/23/04. *tt | 10/15/2004 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 09012003 | 09/01/2003 | 10016479 | 2004 direct at control valve body assembly collection. *sc | 09/13/2005 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 166704 | 10/06/2004 | 10010527 | Transfer clutch binding. *tt | 11/30/2004 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 090102 | 09/01/2002 | 10005955 | Bed extender. subaru support line newsletter. *tt | 03/19/2004 | |
| TIRES | |||||
| SB-05-50-10R | 02/03/2011 | 10037968 | Ready | 06/08/2011 | |
| SB-05-50-10R | 02/03/2011 | 10037968 | Subaru: there is a steering wheel vibration at highway speeds due to an imporper wheel balance. *rm | 06/08/2011 | |
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||||
| 129406 | 10/03/2006 | 10020532 | Loose door mirror screws. *kb | 11/13/2006 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||
| EA09007 | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | 05/21/2009 | 07/20/2009 | FUEL PUMP LEAKS | 09V277000 | |
| Subaru will conduct a safety recall (09v-277) on all 15, 633 model year (my) 2005 and my 2006 baja vehicles, including turbo and non-turbo models.subaru has identified a defect in which cracks develop in the fuel hose connection (nipple) on the outlet (pressure) side of the fuel pump.this condition can result in a pressurized leak of gasoline from the fuel pump.subaru's analysis of sample parts collected from the field confirmed the issue to be limited to my 2005 and my 2006 vehicles only.subaru dealers will replace the fuel pump bracket, including all nipples, with a version that has been modified for increased strength.please see subaru's defect report in the recall file (09v-277) for more details.this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| PE08064 | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | 11/14/2008 | 05/21/2009 | FUEL PUMP LEAK | ||
| Cracks may develop in the fuel hose connection (nipple) on the outlet (pressure) side of the fuel pump.this condition can result in the leakage of gasoline from the fuel pump.as a result of additional reports and other information provided by subaru in response to the agency's investigation, this investigation has been upgraded to engineering analysis ea 09-007. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | ||||||
| PE08064 | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | 11/14/2008 | 05/21/2009 | FUEL PUMP LEAK | ||
| Cracks may develop in the fuel hose connection (nipple) on the outlet (pressure) side of the fuel pump.this condition can result in the leakage of gasoline from the fuel pump.as a result of additional reports and other information provided by subaru in response to the agency's investigation, this investigation has been upgraded to engineering analysis ea 09-007. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||
| PE08064 | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | 11/14/2008 | 05/21/2009 | FUEL PUMP LEAK | ||
| Cracks may develop in the fuel hose connection (nipple) on the outlet (pressure) side of the fuel pump.this condition can result in the leakage of gasoline from the fuel pump.as a result of additional reports and other information provided by subaru in response to the agency's investigation, this investigation has been upgraded to engineering analysis ea 09-007. | ||||||
| EA09007 | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | 05/21/2009 | 07/20/2009 | FUEL PUMP LEAKS | 09V277000 | |
| Subaru will conduct a safety recall (09v-277) on all 15, 633 model year (my) 2005 and my 2006 baja vehicles, including turbo and non-turbo models.subaru has identified a defect in which cracks develop in the fuel hose connection (nipple) on the outlet (pressure) side of the fuel pump.this condition can result in a pressurized leak of gasoline from the fuel pump.subaru's analysis of sample parts collected from the field confirmed the issue to be limited to my 2005 and my 2006 vehicles only.subaru dealers will replace the fuel pump bracket, including all nipples, with a version that has been modified for increased strength.please see subaru's defect report in the recall file (09v-277) for more details.this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||
| EA09007 | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | 05/21/2009 | 07/20/2009 | FUEL PUMP LEAKS | 09V277000 | |
| Subaru will conduct a safety recall (09v-277) on all 15, 633 model year (my) 2005 and my 2006 baja vehicles, including turbo and non-turbo models.subaru has identified a defect in which cracks develop in the fuel hose connection (nipple) on the outlet (pressure) side of the fuel pump.this condition can result in a pressurized leak of gasoline from the fuel pump.subaru's analysis of sample parts collected from the field confirmed the issue to be limited to my 2005 and my 2006 vehicles only.subaru dealers will replace the fuel pump bracket, including all nipples, with a version that has been modified for increased strength.please see subaru's defect report in the recall file (09v-277) for more details.this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| PE08064 | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | 11/14/2008 | 05/21/2009 | FUEL PUMP LEAK | ||
| Cracks may develop in the fuel hose connection (nipple) on the outlet (pressure) side of the fuel pump.this condition can result in the leakage of gasoline from the fuel pump.as a result of additional reports and other information provided by subaru in response to the agency's investigation, this investigation has been upgraded to engineering analysis ea 09-007. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 07/01/2008 | 41647 | 1 | |
| Engine lamp comes on.*tr | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 12/01/2009 | 79000 | ||
| My 2004 baja turbo has the gas leak problem in the manifold area. have replaced hoses and clamps 3 times on the two that are visible. gas pools on the manifold from a slow leak, fumes in the cabin, must drive with windows down. this happens during colder temps, probably 20 and below. fumes upon startup and lasts about an hour when first occurred. now when occurs fumes do not diminish. have cleaned manifold with engine cleaner to remove residual fuel smell. dealer had mentioned that something was incorrect about fuel lines when car was in for unrelated repair during warmer temps. a note was on the repair invoice but service advisor had no idea what it meant as the mechanics had already gone for the day. i decided to enter this after finding similar problems reported. | |||
| 10/15/2009 | 50000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2004 subaru baja and fuel vapors emit from the engine. vapors will fill cabin of the vehicle. there is a risk of fire and intoxicating fumes. these vehicles have a history of this problem. subaru has not and will not make a commitment on a recall. 2005 and 2006 bajas have had a recall for the same problem, but i cannot get a fix because mine is a 2004. *tr | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 10/13/2009 | 98000 | 1 | 06/04/2009 |
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 subaru baja. when the temperatures grew colder, there was a very strong gas smell after starting the vehicle in the morning. the strong gas smell would persist for an hour or o after starting the vehicle. the fuel odor was so strong, the consumer has to roll down the window. upon inspection, the consumer discovered that the fuel lines were leaking raw fuel into the engine compartment, so much that the raw gas was pooling on top of the engine. the dealer tightened the fuel lines and told the consumer that the problem was fixed. when the next cold temperature returned, the consumer smelled the raw gas again. raw gas was pooling in the engine compartment. the consumer returned to the dealer and was informed the fuel lines were still leaking but in order to fix the problem the intake manifold would need to be removed at a cost of more than $300.00. the consumer took the vehicle to a private auto repair shop. the mechanic managed to fix the worst part of the leak, but several lines located underneath the intake manifold could not be reached. while much improved, the vehicle is still leaking gas into the engine compartment whenever the temperature drops below 20 degrees. the leak persists until the engine warms up. the dealer informed the consumer they would fix the problem due to a recent recall that had been issued for a similar problem with a different model, but they were waiting to receive the parts. updated 01/22/10. *lj updated 01/22/10.*jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| 10/13/2009 | 98000 | 1 | 06/04/2009 |
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 subaru baja. when the temperatures grew colder, there was a very strong gas smell after starting the vehicle in the morning. the strong gas smell would persist for an hour or o after starting the vehicle. the fuel odor was so strong, the consumer has to roll down the window. upon inspection, the consumer discovered that the fuel lines were leaking raw fuel into the engine compartment, so much that the raw gas was pooling on top of the engine. the dealer tightened the fuel lines and told the consumer that the problem was fixed. when the next cold temperature returned, the consumer smelled the raw gas again. raw gas was pooling in the engine compartment. the consumer returned to the dealer and was informed the fuel lines were still leaking but in order to fix the problem the intake manifold would need to be removed at a cost of more than $300.00. the consumer took the vehicle to a private auto repair shop. the mechanic managed to fix the worst part of the leak, but several lines located underneath the intake manifold could not be reached. while much improved, the vehicle is still leaking gas into the engine compartment whenever the temperature drops below 20 degrees. the leak persists until the engine warms up. the dealer informed the consumer they would fix the problem due to a recent recall that had been issued for a similar problem with a different model, but they were waiting to receive the parts. updated 01/22/10. *lj updated 01/22/10.*jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||
| 10/21/2008 | 31000 | 1 | |
| Our 2004 subaru baja had thousands in repairs and could never be fixed. we are stuck 3100 miles from home now for three months because they will not repair the whole driveline and all damaged components as this was and had been never noted. they admitted these were defective and they carefully hid the facts by taking all defective drivelines trashing them and now selling the new and improved version at a 650 pricetag, plus the thousands in damage it did to other parts. how can these people get away with this since if that driveline breaks in traffic and they have, it can really hurt the driver or others. the car was parked for over one month before they admitted this was a problem but they were not doing anything since the vehicle was out of warranty and they didn't care, prove it. we couldn't because the bank picked the car up since we had to get another vehicle. this has cost us thousands of dollars now and will continue to cost us and who knows how many other people it may hurt or cost as they continue to hide the facts. *tr | |||
| SEAT BELTS - REAR | |||
| 4000 | |||
| When the driver pulled on the seat belt located in the rear the headliner caved in. *nm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 08/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| Urgent request for automobile recall, tail light'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>tail light'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>tail light problem. *bf the consumer was unable to see the subaru baja's brake lights due to the solar reflections in the light coverings. manufactures have incorporatted a highly relective design along with a small brake light area. *tc | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | COTTONWOOD | 86326 | COURTESY AUTO SALES | 928-649-2220 |