2003 SUBARU Baja Recalls, Complaints and Investigations

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10 Recalls for 2003 SUBARU Baja

Recall Date	Component	Summary
2020-01-02	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE	Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 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 or “Zone C.” These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru’s number for this recall is TKC-20.
2020-01-02	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE	Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (STI included), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X 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 or “Zone A.” These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators with alternate inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru’s number for this recall is TKA-20.
2020-01-02	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE	Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2006 Saab 9-2X 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 or “Zone B.” These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru’s number for this recall is TKB-20.
2016-05-25	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE	Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy, Outback, and Baja vehicles originally sold or that have ever been registered in 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, or “Zone C.”. 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. Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 24, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-856-488-8500. Subaru’s number for this recall is TKC-16. Note: This recall covers vehicles that were not previously covered in 16V-358 for Zone A or 16V-359 for Zone B.
2016-05-25	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. Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 24, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-856-488-8500. Subaru’s number for this recall is TKB-16. Note: This notice is only for vehicles that were not covered by 16V-358 for Zone A.
2016-05-25	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. Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 26, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-856-488-8500. Saab owners may contact GM at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru’s number for this recall is TKA-16.
2015-05-28	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE	Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Subaru Baja vehicles manufactured January 22, 2003, to July 21, 2004, 2004-2005 Impreza vehicles manufactured January 28, 2003, to May 31, 2005, 2003-2008 Subaru Legacy vehicles manufactured January 22, 2003, to May 2, 2008, 2003-2008 Subaru Outback vehicles manufactured February 18, 2003, to May 5, 2008, and 2005 Saab 9-2x vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, to March 17, 2005. The affected vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture upon its deployment. Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners and General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The Subaru recall began on June 17, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. The Saab recall began on July 27, 2015. Owners of Saab vehicles may call 1-800-955-9007. Subaru’s number for this recall is WQR-53. Note: The recall completely supersedes recall 14V-399 (WQL-48) and partially supersedes recall 14V-763 (WQP-51) in that model year 2004 through 2005 Subaru Impreza and model year 2005 Saab 9-2x vehicles are now only part of this campaign. Note: On December 18, 2015 Subaru informed NHTSA of an expansion of this recall to include certain model year 2003-2004 Subaru Baja, 2003-2008 Subaru Legacy and 2003-2008 Subaru Outback vehicles.
2014-12-01	AIR BAGS	Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy and Outback vehicles, and 2003-2005 Baja vehicles sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, Saipan, American Samoa, Florida and adjacent counties in southern Georgia, as well as the coastal areas of Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture. Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru’s number for this recall is WQP-51. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-471. This recall has been partially superseded by 15V-323. All 2005 model year Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles will now be repaired under recall 15V-323.
2002-10-30	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION PARKING ROD. WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR LEVER IS PLACED IN THE “P” (PARK) POSITION, THE TRANSMISSION PARK MECHANISM, THAT IS INTENDED TO HOLD YOUR VEHICLE, MAY NOT ENGAGE. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING ROD ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION JANUARY 8, 2003. AN INTERIM OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE SENT DURING NOVEMBER 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.
2002-09-13	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM	ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-CYLINDER ENGINES, THE WATER PUMP PULLEY CENTER HOLE WAS IMPROPERLY MACHINED. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WATER PUMP. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 12, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.

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1 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2003 SUBARU Baja

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2011-05-12			brakes

32 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2003 SUBARU Baja

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Date			Component
2021-03-17			ENGINE ODI Number: 11403554
2016-11-05			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10924383
2017-03-15			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10966017
2016-12-08			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ODI Number: 10933878
2016-12-05			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10929902
2018-10-09			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11139334
2019-03-25			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11191458
2019-02-21			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11181675
2018-11-15			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11151833
2018-07-23			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11113043
2018-07-16			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11111672
2015-01-13			STEERING ODI Number: 10672161
2014-04-16			POWER TRAIN \| WHEELS ODI Number: 10583126
2012-01-26			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10445442
2010-05-19			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10331116
2010-04-19			POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE \| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION \| STEERING ODI Number: 10326281
2010-03-05			POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT ODI Number: 10317132
2005-12-23			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP ODI Number: 10145969
2005-01-20			TIRES ODI Number: 10107643
2004-07-16			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10081171
2004-01-15			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 10071145
2004-04-22			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10067653
2004-04-24			POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY ODI Number: 10067752
2004-03-19			SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK \| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE ODI Number: 10062598
2004-03-22			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 10063628
2004-02-27			STRUCTURE ODI Number: 10059924
2003-10-25			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP ODI Number: 10043567
2003-11-19			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ODI Number: 10042505
2003-06-20			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ODI Number: 10023436
2007-04-09			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP ODI Number: 10187400
2003-11-18			POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ODI Number: 10047100
2004-10-19			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR ODI Number: 10091500

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4 Investigations for 2003 SUBARU Baja

The office of defects investigation (odi) opened pe14-016 in june 2014 based on six inflator rupture incidents involving consumer owned vehicles produced by five vehicle manufacturers.all six vehicles were operated in florida or puerto rico at the time of the rupture and for the majority of their service life, and were equipped with inflators produced by takata, a tier-one supplier of automotive air bag systems.during the course of pe14-016, odi determined that five additional vehicle manufacturers used inflators of a similar design and vintage also supplied by takata. no evidence of field failures was found in vehicles produced by these five additional manufacturers.nonetheless, at odi's insistence, all 10 vehicle manufacturers initiated a regional recall within approximately two weeks of the opening of the investigation.the regions recalled initially included florida, puerto rico, hawaii, and the u.s. virgin islands, areas with high absolute humidity and climatic conditions believed to be a significant factor in the inflator ruptures.as part of the recall actions, inflators removed from remedied vehicles are to be returned to takata for testing.takata's initial test results on passenger inflators from remedied vehicles indicated a much higher than anticipated rupture frequency for inflators returned from florida.accordingly odi requested all 10 manufacturers expand the regional recalls for passenger inflators to include other geographic areas where high absolute humidity conditions exist, including the gulf states and other coastal areas.takata's testing of the passenger inflators to date continues to indicate this geographic area as having the highest risk, with no ruptures occurring from inflators returned from outside the expanded recall regions.during pe14-016 four additional passenger inflator field events occurred, all in vehicles from the same expanded geographic region.also during pe14-016 four additional driver inflator field events occurred including two in vehicles from regions not known for high absolute humidity, specifically california and north carolina.accordingly, odi requested all five of the affected vehicle manufacturers currently using the subject takata driver inflators expand to nationwide recalls.significantly, neither of the affected vehicle manufacturers or takata provided any explanation to account for these two driver air bag inflator ruptures outside the area of high absolute humidity.takata testing of returned driver inflators indicates a lower rupture frequency as compared to passenger inflator testing.all test ruptures reported by takata to date have occurred on inflators returned from high absolute humidity areas.the investigation now includes all manufacturers and vehicles known to be affected at this time.odi's investigation will focus on, among other things, root cause analysis, other potential defect consequences, identification of affected vehicles scope, and adequacy of the remedy.the five odi reports cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/searchnhtsaid under the following identification numbers: 10537899, 10568848, 10585224, 10605877, 10651492

The office of defects investigation (odi) opened pe14-016 in june 2014 based on six inflator rupture incidents involving consumer owned vehicles produced by five vehicle manufacturers.all six vehicles were operated in florida or puerto rico at the time of the rupture and for the majority of their service life, and were equipped with inflators produced by takata, a tier-one supplier of automotive air bag systems.during the course of pe14-016, odi determined that five additional vehicle manufacturers used inflators of a similar design and vintage also supplied by takata. no evidence of field failures was found in vehicles produced by these five additional manufacturers.nonetheless, at odi's insistence, all 10 vehicle manufacturers initiated a regional recall within approximately two weeks of the opening of the investigation.the regions recalled initially included florida, puerto rico, hawaii, and the u.s. virgin islands, areas with consistently high absolute humidity and climatic conditions believed to be a significant factor in the inflator ruptures.as part of the recall actions, inflators removed from remedied vehicles are to be returned to takata for testing.takata's initial test results on passenger inflators from remedied vehicles indicated a much higher than anticipated rupture frequency for inflators returned from florida.accordingly, odi requested all 10 manufacturers expand the regional recalls for passenger inflators to include other geographic areas where high absolute humidity conditions exist, including the gulf states and other coastal areas.takata's testing of the passenger inflators to date continues to indicate this geographic area as having the highest risk, with no ruptures occurring from inflators returned from outside the expanded recall regions.during pe14-016, four additional passenger inflator field events occurred, all in vehicles from the same expanded geographic region.also during pe14-016, four additional driver inflator field events occurred including two in vehicles from regions not known for high absolute humidity, specifically california and north carolina.accordingly, odi requested all five of the affected vehicle manufacturers currently using the subject takata driver inflators expand to nationwide recalls.significantly, neither of the affected vehicle manufacturers or takata provided any explanation to account for these two driver air bag inflator ruptures outside the area of high absolute humidity.takata testing of returned driver inflators indicates a lower rupture frequency as compared to passenger inflator testing.all test ruptures reported by takata to date have occurred on inflators returned from high absolute humidity areas.the pe is now closed/upgraded to an engineering evaluation (ea15-001) to include all manufacturersand vehicles known to be affected at this time.odi's ea investigation will focus on, among other things, root cause analysis, other potential defect consequences, identification of affected vehicles scope, and adequacy of the remedy.the recalls related to this pe are: 14v343, 14v344, 14v348, 14v351, 14v353, 14v655, 14v700, 14v701, 14v752, 14v763, 14v770, 14v773, 14v787, 14v802 and 14v817.the number of vehicles affected are an estimate since some vehicles may have both the driver and passenger side inflators recalled. the five odi reports cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/searchnhtsaid under the following identification numbers: 10537899, 10568848, 10585224, 10605877, 10651492

Date Opened	Date Closed	Component
2015-02-24		AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
2015-02-24		AIR BAGS
2014-06-11	2015-03-02	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
2014-06-11	2015-03-02	AIR BAGS

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80 Service Alerts for 2003 SUBARU Baja

Date	Description
2022-03-18	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic essential information during diagnosis and repair of the Infotainment concerns. (Applicable to all models with Harman or Denso CP1 Infotainment). Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-01-12	101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-01-12	350000 EQUIPMENT This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-01-12	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-01-04	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-01-04	350000 EQUIPMENT The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-06-07	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING This bulletin is to advise of SOA⿿s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-06-07	350000 EQUIPMENT This bulletin is to advise of SOA⿿s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-06-17	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-06-17	350000 EQUIPMENT This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-05-14	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Takata Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Replacement. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-05-14	140000 AIR BAGS Takata Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Replacement. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-01-12	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-02-01	350000 EQUIPMENT To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-04-30	350000 EQUIPMENT All Models (Vehicle Cleaning- COVID-19Best Practices) Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-08-26	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING This service information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models listed. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-08-04	350000 EQUIPMENT Special Service Tools Cross Reference List. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-02-04	140000 AIR BAGS SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2003-2014 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2003-2006 model year Baja vehicles, 2009-2013 model year Forester vehicles, 200 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-01-15	140000 AIR BAGS SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2003-2014 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2003-2006 model year Baja vehicles, 2009-2013 model year Forester vehicles, 200 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-01-15	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2003-2014 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2003-2006 model year Baja vehicles, 2009-2013 model year Forester vehicles, 200 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-01-06	140000 AIR BAGS Takata Like for Like recalls- TKA20 (Zone A), TKB20 (Zone B), TKC20 (Zone C). Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-01-06	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY Takata Like for Like recalls- TKA20 (Zone A), TKB20 (Zone B), TKC20 (Zone C). Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-05-06	350000 EQUIPMENT To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-05-21	350000 EQUIPMENT Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newletter. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-10-26	100000 POWER TRAIN This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-10-26	350000 EQUIPMENT This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-10-26	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-10-26	100000 POWER TRAIN This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-10-26	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-04-12	350000 EQUIPMENT Revised TSB. The Subaru Lock Information Site (SLIS) is located at http://lockinfo.subaru.com, and provides information on how to obtain immobilizer codes and key cut codes for Subaru vehicles from the 2000MY to present. This bulletin iden Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-04-12	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL Revised TSB. The Subaru Lock Information Site (SLIS) is located at http://lockinfo.subaru.com, and provides information on how to obtain immobilizer codes and key cut codes for Subaru vehicles from the 2000MY to present. This bulletin iden Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-04-12	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY Revised TSB. The Subaru Lock Information Site (SLIS) is located at http://lockinfo.subaru.com, and provides information on how to obtain immobilizer codes and key cut codes for Subaru vehicles from the 2000MY to present. This bulletin iden Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-04-12	141000 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Recall Bulletin Revised. UPDATE ? April 2016: New and different inflators are available for affected 2004-2005 Impreza, WRX, and STI vehicles. As a result, there are different installation instructions depending on the inflator being insta Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-30	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-02-10	140000 AIR BAGS Based on ballistic testing results, it has been determined that affected vehicles with registration history in high absolute humidity (HAH) areas are more susceptible to rupture. Owner notification letters were mailed to the owners of those Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-11-16	350000 EQUIPMENT The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-01-14	141320 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE THE REVISEMENT OF THIS RECALL ADVISES (WQM-49) HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED TO THE WQP-51 REGIONAL FRONT PASSENGER TAKATA AIR BAG INFLATOR RECALL. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-01-14	141320 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES SUBARU IS CONDUCTING THIS LIMITED REGIONAL RECALL TO REPLACE THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS PRODUCED BY TK HOLDINGS, INC. (TAKATA) IN CERTAIN 2003-2005 MODEL YEAR LEGACY, OUTBACK, AND BAJA VEHICLES AND CERTAIN Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-08-24	140000 AIR BAGS SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. (SOA) HAS DETERMINED THAT A DEFECT, WHICH RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, MAY EXIST ON CERTAIN 2003-2004 MODEL YEAR SUBARU LEGACY, OUTBACK, AND BAJA VEHICLES, AND CERTAIN 2004 MODEL YEAR SUBARU IMPREZA (INCLUDING W Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2002-09-01	061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED ENGINE WATER PUMP. RECALL CAMPAIGN WWI93. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2005-09-09	061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE 2.5L REMANUFACTURED SOHC SHORT BLOCK RELEASE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2003-04-15	162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR LOWER FRONT DOOR WEATHER STRIP DETACHED OR HANGING LOOSE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-09-26	140000 AIR BAGS WQM-49 – REGIONAL FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR REPLACEMENT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2002-11-01	105500 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT 2003MY 4EAT DIFFERENTIAL DRAIN PLUG. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2002-11-01	350000 EQUIPMENT BAJA CARGO NETS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2002-11-01	210000 TRAILER HITCHES BAJA – TRAILER HITCH HARNESS CONNECTION. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2002-11-01	350000 EQUIPMENT MOUNT POINTS FOR THE BED EXTENDER. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2002-11-01	350000 EQUIPMENT DRILL LOCATIONS FOR THE BED COVER. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2002-11-01	350000 EQUIPMENT CROSSBARS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2002-11-01	350000 EQUIPMENT BAJA – SPLASH GUARD. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2002-11-01	120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING BAJA – LAMP POSITIONING. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2002-11-01	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM RELAY AND SWITCH MOUNTING. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2002-11-01	353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL BAJA – AUTO-DIMMING COMPASS MIRROR. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2002-11-01	162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS ADHESIVE GASKET. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2002-11-01	120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING BAJA SPORT ACTIVITY LIGHTS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-12-04	140000 AIR BAGS UPDATED STATEMENT ON TAKATA AIRBAGS POSTED ON SUBARU.COM Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-11-06	140000 AIR BAGS PARTS REMINDER: RETURNS TO TAKATA FOR WQL48 AND WQM49 AIR BAG INFLATOR Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2003-03-21	350000 EQUIPMENT FLOOR MAT HOOK REPAIR. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2005-03-01	355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS FUSE LABEL FOR SBF NO. 7 OF THE MAIN FUSE BOX LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT MAY BE LABELED INCORRECTLY. SUBARU TECH TIPS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-09-11	140000 AIR BAGS SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2006-10-03	135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR LOOSE DOOR MIRROR SCREWS. *KB Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2003-03-01	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 2003 BAJA OWNERS MANUAL SUPPLEMENT. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2003-03-01	162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD NEW HOOD DEFLECTOR. 2000-2004MY LEGACY AND BAJA VEHICLES. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-08-25	140000 AIR BAGS WQL-48 – FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR REPLACEMENT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2002-12-15	350000 EQUIPMENT BED COVER / PARTIAL DEALER INSTALLATION. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2002-12-01	210000 TRAILER HITCHES TRAILER HITCH INSTALLMENT. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2002-12-01	103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED 4EAT TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL ROD. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2011-02-03	190000 TIRES SUBARU: THERE IS A STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS DUE TO AN IMPORPER WHEEL BALANCE. *RM Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-09-11	140000 AIR BAGS WQL-48R – FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR REPLACEMENT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2004-07-20	063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION (VECI) LABEL. TT COMMUNICATIONS TO ALL SUBARU DEALERS DATED 07/23/04. TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2003-09-01	120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING THE ACTIVITY LIGHTS WILL ONLY OPERATE WHEN THE PARKING BRAKE IS ENGAGED. *SC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2003-09-01	061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ROUGH IDLE/CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AFTER BATTERY DISCONNECT. *SC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-08-15	140000 AIR BAGS HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RETURNS-COMPLIANCE REMINDER – WQL48 TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-08-11	140000 AIR BAGS WQL-48 – FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR REPLACEMENT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-08-04	140000 AIR BAGS ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEW SUBARU RECALL CAMPAIGN: FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATORS WQM-49 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2006-02-01	061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS RUBBING MARK ON TIMING BELT. SUBARU. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-08-25	140000 AIR BAGS SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-08-01	140000 AIR BAGS SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-07-03	140000 AIR BAGS SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2005-02-25	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM THERE IS THE POSSIBILITY THAT THE FUSE LABEL FOR SBF NO. 7 OF THE MAIN FUSE BOX, LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, MAY BE LABELED INCORRECTLY. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2003 SUBARU Baja

10 Recalls for 2003 SUBARU Baja

1 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2003 SUBARU Baja

32 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2003 SUBARU Baja

4 Investigations for 2003 SUBARU Baja

80 Service Alerts for 2003 SUBARU Baja

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10 Recalls for 2003 SUBARU Baja

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4 Investigations for 2003 SUBARU Baja

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