1.0

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
173,918 miles

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problem #2

Aug 282021

Baja

  • 165,000 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Subaru Baja. The contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle, the vehicle would move forward inadvertently until the contact applied the parking brake. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the VIN was not associated with any recalls. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 02V282000 (Power Train). The failure mileage was approximately 165,000.

- Medford, OR, USA

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problem #1

Dec 182004

Baja 4-cyl

  • 182,837 miles
Starting Dec 2004 problems keeping alignments/tires (mileage 28,176), ending in May 2013 with complete rear wheel cradle & drive train replacement (mileage 182,837) after the drive line dropped out on to a brace at approx 35 mph after repeated repairs and complaints about drive-feel of vehicle. Had just exited 70 mph freeway and was on a secondary road. Was never notified of the 'voluntary' recall by Subaru for the rear cradle issued Apr 2003, before vehicle was purchased.

- Deer, AR, USA

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