2.7

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
53,570 miles

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problem #2

Nov 152017

Baja

  • 106,432 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Subaru Baja. While the gear shifter was in reverse, the accelerator pedal was depressed and a grinding noise was heard from the front driver's side. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the passenger side bearing was hooked onto the universal shaft, and the universal joint and drive shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 09V277000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact called riley Subaru at (563) 588-2326 (4455 Dodge St, dubuque, ia 52003) where it was confirmed that the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact inquired about a recall for the universal joint and drive shaft, but there was none. The contact was advised to call NHTSA. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 106,432. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Lena, IL, USA

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problem #1

Nov 202006

Baja

  • 707 miles
2006 Subaru Baja turbo with several problems including lunging forward and randomly sputtering and hesitating.. consumer states that the problems began when the vehicle had 707 miles and have continued. The consumer stated on one occasion, there was no throttle response. Somtimes the vehicle would idle high and the check engine light would frequently come on and stay on.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

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