Subaru Baja years to avoid
The Subaru Baja years to avoid are 2003, 2005, 2004 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2006 is the cleanest year on record.
145
Total complaints
16
Recall campaigns
2003–2006
Years covered
3
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Baja years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Open safety investigation | 46 | |
| 2005 | Open safety investigation | 44 | |
| 2004 | Open safety investigation | 22 |
Every Baja year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 33 | 10 | |
| 2005avoid | 44 | 11 | |
| 2004avoid | 22 | 10 | |
| 2003avoid | 46 | 10 |
Common questions
What are the worst Subaru Baja years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Baja years to avoid are 2003, 2005, 2004. The cleanest year on record is 2006.
What is the best year for the Subaru Baja?
By complaint volume, 2006 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Baja years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Subaru Baja have?
Across all model years, the Baja has 16 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 145 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.