8.3

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
4,238 miles

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problem #2

May 152003

Baja 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 2,575 miles
When trying to accelerate from a complete stop, the vehicle hesitated. The dealer reprogrammed the computer/replaced the oxygen sensor and replaced the ECU, but the problem still continued. The consumer stated the timing belt was also replaced, however the vehicle stalled twice.

- Cedar Rapids, IA, USA

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problem #1

Jun 102003

Baja 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 5,900 miles
Hesitation, no power on acceleration. Computer has been reprogrammed by Subaru in NJ.. trans engaging hard from a dead stop on acceleration.

- Cedar Rapids, IA, USA

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