2005 Subaru Baja

$5,875
from
11
listings
$6K–$79K
price range
Low$5,875
High$79,000
From$5,875
Avg Mileage138,636 mi
Fresh

Sourced from 11 active dealer listings as of

Safety

7 recall campaigns to check. See the safety breakdown below

2005 Subaru Baja Trims

All Trims Combined
From$5,875
$6K$79K
11 listings138,636 avg miles

2005 Subaru Baja Pricing

Price Trend

0%
$5K$7K$9K$11K$13KMar 26Mar 26Mar 26$4,995
3 data pointsAs of Mar 26

Only 11 available nationwide.

Limited supply means limited chances. Get notified the moment new ones appear.

Subaru Baja Safety & Reliability

Low Concern

The 2005 Subaru Baja's low safety profile includes 7 recall campaigns and 37 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

7
Recalls
37
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
Recall Findings
17V0160002017-10-01
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Baja, 2006-2008 Impreza (including WRX and STI models), Tribeca, and 2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

View at NHTSA
17V0140002017-10-01
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Subaru Baja, 2006-2011 Impreza (including WRX and STI models), 2006-2012 Tribeca, 2009-2012 Forester, Legacy, Outback, and 2012 WRX vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

View at NHTSA
17V0260002017-11-01
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Baja, 2009 Forester, Legacy and Outback and 2006-2009 Impreza (including WRX and STI models) and Tribeca vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

View at NHTSA
View all 7 recalls
16V3590002016-25-05
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy, Outback, 2006-2008 Impreza, Tribeca, 2006 Saab 9-2x, and 2003-2006 Baja vehicles originally sold or that have ever been registered in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." These vehicles may be equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

View at NHTSA
16V3580002016-25-05
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy, Outback, 2009-2011 Legacy, Outback, Forester, 2006-2011 Impreza, Tribeca, 2003-2006 Baja, and 2006 Saab 9-2x vehicles originally sold or that have ever been registered in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." These vehicles may be equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

View at NHTSA
13E0650002013-29-11
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Airtex Products LP (Airtex) is recalling certain model E8598M, E8518M, E8600M, E8596M, and E8597M fuel pumps manufactured July 26, 2013, and July 29, 2013 and used as aftermarket replacements on Subaru Baja's, Outback's and Legacy's. The affected fuel pumps were sold or installed into the aftermarket applications on or after July 26, 2013, and may may leak fuel from the base of a fuel line connection when the gas tank is full.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

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09V2770002009-17-07
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

SUBARU IS RECALLING 15,761 MY 2005-2006 BAJA VEHICLES. CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE FUEL HOSE CONNECTION ON THE OUTLET PRESSURE SIDE OF THE FUEL PUMP.

FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE HOSE CONNECTION. A FUEL LEAK, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2005 Subaru Baja has accumulated 37 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with air bags leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Air Bags7
02Fuel System, Gasoline6
03Fuel/propulsion System5
04Structure2
05Service Brakes2
37 total across 1 model years (2005–2005)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Subaru Baja Fuel Economy

18–21mpg combined
·
16-19city
·
21-25hwy
·
$2,100-$3,200/yr

With 4 configurations tested, the 2005 Subaru Baja ranges from 18 to 21 MPG combined. That's a 3 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
Baja AWD - Automatic 4-spd
21mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
19 city25 hwy~$2,100/yr-1/10 Poor
Baja AWD - Manual 5-spd
21mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
19 city25 hwy~$2,100/yr-1/10 Poor
Baja AWD - Manual 5-spd
19mpg
2.5L 4-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
17 city23 hwy~$3,050/yr-1/10 Poor
Baja AWD - Automatic (S4)
18mpg
2.5L 4-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
16 city21 hwy~$3,200/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2005 Subaru Baja

11States

If you're near Ohio, you're in luck: 18% of listings are there. But with 11 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2005.

Buying a 2005 Subaru Baja?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2005 Subaru Baja a good car to buy?

The 2005 Subaru Baja has its strengths and its watch-outs. 7 recalls have been issued, so verify completion with the dealer. Owners report air bags as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

Are there recalls on the 2005 Subaru Baja?

There are 7 documented recalls for the 2005 Subaru Baja. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2005 Subaru Baja?

You'll get between 18 and 21 MPG combined from the 2005 Subaru Baja, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2005 Subaru Baja?

Out of 37 owner complaints, air bags issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.

How does the 2005 compare to other Subaru Baja years?

Pricing, reliability, and supply vary across Subaru Baja model years. Visit the Subaru Baja buyer's guide to compare year-over-year.

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