# \#baja **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/baja/5830.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Water Pump Failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-pump-failure/177946)
**Author:** [@ilikediscord123\_175793](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ilikediscord123_175793)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-pump-failure/177946 "2021-07-15T23:26:42Z")
2003 Subaru Baja Automatic 157,846 miles Car temp gauge was fluctuating slowly between max and normal operating temperature. Thermostat works properly, fans work properly. I’m pretty sure my water pump is leaking from… --- ## [Subaru Brake Job](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-brake-job/177514)
**Author:** [@ilikediscord123\_175793](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ilikediscord123_175793)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2021, 12:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-brake-job/177514 "2021-06-19T12:51:46Z")
Just replaced the front brake pads and pins because they were seized and had uneven wear. New pins on and sliding properly, but braking power is very weak. I read there is a “breaking in” process, but it kinda feels as… --- ## [Looking back at and ahead to small trucks in America](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-back-at-and-ahead-to-small-trucks-in-america/176063)
**Author:** [@GorehamJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GorehamJ)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2021, 12:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-back-at-and-ahead-to-small-trucks-in-america/176063 "2021-04-15T12:54:07Z")
Hyundai may bring back a vehicle type we feel has been sorely missed from the American market. The only question is will it have bed-mounted danger seats? Looking Forward and Back At Small Pickup Trucks - Car Talk --- ## [2003 Subaru Baja intermittently doesn’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-subaru-baja-intermittently-doesn-t-start/152563)
**Author:** [@WilliamGeorge](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WilliamGeorge)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 3:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-subaru-baja-intermittently-doesn-t-start/152563 "2019-11-11T15:59:58Z")
Won’t start. Intermittent. With a bit of shaking and door opening, sometimes starts. It starts fine now! But when will it stop again? I don’t’ know. --- ## [Cold Weather Tire Vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-weather-tire-vibration/43720)
**Author:** [@Navarath](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Navarath)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2019, 2:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-weather-tire-vibration/43720 "2019-01-04T14:39:44Z")
I recently put on four new tires on my subie this fall (Continental ContiExtremeContact) - the car was aligned and tiers balanced at the time. In January when we started having very cold weather (-7 F) I noticed a vibra… --- ## [1984 Subaru Baja](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1984-subaru-baja/117156)
**Author:** [@CourtneyWSmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CourtneyWSmith)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2018, 2:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1984-subaru-baja/117156 "2018-05-11T14:22:15Z")
Number of Turbo Brats made in 1983 & 84 ? And how many for US market? --- ## [03 Subaru Baja with Strong, STRONG fuel smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-subaru-baja-with-strong-strong-fuel-smell/94291)
**Author:** [@BajaChristopher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BajaChristopher)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2016, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-subaru-baja-with-strong-strong-fuel-smell/94291 "2016-08-04T15:49:36Z")
03 Baja, 4cyl, automatic. 195,000+ Every now and again I get a fuel smell. Full tank, empty tank, half a tank... doesn't seem to matter. Usually switching up the gas I put in helps and clears the issue. This time, not s… --- ## [Suicidal Subaru](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suicidal-subaru/84667)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2014, 5:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suicidal-subaru/84667 "2014-04-29T05:57:37Z")
In the good old days, Japanese pilots would join their ancestors by diving their planes into our aircraft carriers. I think one of these pilots' spirits is now dwelling in the engine computer in my 2003 Subaru Baja. W… --- ## [Temperamental judgemental check engine light knows when I am driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temperamental-judgemental-check-engine-light-knows-when-i-am-driving/84693)
**Author:** [@TamaraKay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TamaraKay)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2014, 4:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temperamental-judgemental-check-engine-light-knows-when-i-am-driving/84693 "2014-04-22T04:35:30Z")
I own a Subaru Baja, bought used in 2007. After about six months the check engine light came on. I have spent a small fortune at a reasonably trusted mechanic trying to make it stay off. Gas cap, catalytic converter, an… --- ## [Baja Madness](https://community.cartalk.com/t/baja-madness/84054)
**Author:** [@Adventure\_Girl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adventure_Girl)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2014, 9:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/baja-madness/84054 "2014-03-11T09:53:34Z")
I have recently purchased a 2003 Subaru Baja Sport, the car of my dreams! I purchased the car in NC and drove it where I live in SC which is over 250 miles. The car smelled of petroleum based fluid and/or cleaner. I just… --- ## [In a post-Baja universe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-a-post-baja-universe/74740)
**Author:** [@Rufus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rufus)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2012, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-a-post-baja-universe/74740 "2012-10-07T23:53:08Z")
I have a 2003 Subaru Baja that is the PREFECT vehicle for me. I need room for 3 kids and since I have to take my garbage to the dump once a month I don't have it stinking up the interior. It's relatively small. It's p… --- ## [Subaru Baja with high mileage purchase](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-baja-with-high-mileage-purchase/74650)
**Author:** [@Jarvs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jarvs)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2012, 12:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-baja-with-high-mileage-purchase/74650 "2012-09-24T00:41:44Z")
I came upon a 2003 Subaru Baja today oddly at a car dealer. The odd part being that I stopped to look at the Baja and it didn't belong to the dealer, but to a family that was looking into buying a new car for their son.… --- ## [Subaru baja 2005 turbo tonneau cover locks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-baja-2005-turbo-tonneau-cover-locks/70637)
**Author:** [@Leeman7957](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Leeman7957)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2012, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-baja-2005-turbo-tonneau-cover-locks/70637 "2012-01-25T20:48:36Z")
My tonneu cover locks that came stock with the vehicle when I bought it back in 2005 are rusted through and inoperable. I tried to buy parts from subaru parts dealer but apparently they no longer carry the locks anymore… --- ## [Pig lady philosophy prof car - Subara Baja](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pig-lady-philosophy-prof-car-subara-baja/70027)
**Author:** [@jsandys](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jsandys)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2012, 6:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pig-lady-philosophy-prof-car-subara-baja/70027 "2012-01-20T06:09:58Z")
It's a four door sedan, for the philosophy prof. It has a pick up bed, for the pig lady. It' a Subaru. --- ## [Burning Rubber Smell from Subaru Baja](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burning-rubber-smell-from-subaru-baja/62318)
**Author:** [@pbouvier](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pbouvier)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2011, 1:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/burning-rubber-smell-from-subaru-baja/62318 "2011-06-13T13:50:58Z")
Forgive me if this discussion already exists. This was discussed on your show a couple weeks ago, so I'm told (I missed it!). I have scoured the web for answers, to no avail. Over the past 6 years, I've sp… --- ## [Subaru Baja - auto or manual](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-baja-auto-or-manual/60466)
**Author:** [@dgaige](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dgaige)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2011, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-baja-auto-or-manual/60466 "2011-01-30T16:45:41Z")
I am planning to buy a used Subaru Baja to satisfy my desire for a small comfortable vehicle to occasionaly haul stuff in. I'd like to find a manual, but my wife thinks it should be an automatic. Is there really any re… --- ## [Gas mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-mileage/58842)
**Author:** [@leeandmikemull](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leeandmikemull)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2010, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-mileage/58842 "2010-12-18T00:48:45Z")
During Thanksgiving weekend my favorite son-in-law (out of a total of ONE SiL) and I were driving to the golf course in the Sierra foothills in my 2006 Subaru Baja. On the downhill sections of the road I put my automati… --- ## [2004 Subaru Baja Turbo with HIGH MILES](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-subaru-baja-turbo-with-high-miles/56367)
**Author:** [@avalonnj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/avalonnj)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2010, 4:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-subaru-baja-turbo-with-high-miles/56367 "2010-10-15T04:00:54Z")
I just purchased a 2004 Subaru Baja Turbo with 160,000 miles on it. The AC does not work. There is some visible rust on the undercarriage. I have 2 questions: How can I address the undercarriage rust and what problems sh… --- ## [To Repair or Not to Repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-repair-or-not-to-repair/48761)
**Author:** [@oldlawprof](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldlawprof)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2010, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-repair-or-not-to-repair/48761 "2010-05-12T23:40:55Z")
I have a 2003 Subaru Baja, in decent shape and blue book around $5,500 because it has 120k miles. Transmission bearing is fading fast w/ estimate of $1,600 to repair. Any thoughts on whether to fix ro move on. I like … --- ## [Overheating,... sometimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-sometimes/47836)
**Author:** [@BajaChristopher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BajaChristopher)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2010, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-sometimes/47836 "2010-04-26T23:39:53Z")
2003 Baja with over 90,000 miles. Driving around town does not seem to cause any problems but after driving highway speeds (55-70mph) when stopped at a light the engine temp rises to near overheating. After I start mo… --- ## [04 subaru baja engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-subaru-baja-engine/47216)
**Author:** [@bajaengine](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bajaengine)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2010, 12:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-subaru-baja-engine/47216 "2010-04-10T00:39:59Z")
I need to replace the 2.5 L Turbo engine. What engines are compatible. Legacy? Outback? What years? --- ## [Pop in rear when I pull out and turn](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pop-in-rear-when-i-pull-out-and-turn/46119)
**Author:** [@carolinagal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carolinagal)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2010, 12:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pop-in-rear-when-i-pull-out-and-turn/46119 "2010-03-15T12:59:51Z")
Have a 2003 Subaru Baja with 140,000 miles. Recently I have noticed that when I pull out from a complete stop, and I am making a turn, there is a single pop that sounds like it is coming from the rear of the car. A… --- ## [Subaru overheating gremlins](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-overheating-gremlins/44680)
**Author:** [@jon\_brotzman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jon_brotzman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2010, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-overheating-gremlins/44680 "2010-02-18T01:33:50Z")
So my Subaru Baja has had a weird cooling issue. It overheated (according to the gauge) and I had it towed. The shop has replaced the t-stat twice and has jacked around with it for a couple of days. This is not a Subaru … --- ## [Baja Bed Cover](https://community.cartalk.com/t/baja-bed-cover/43984)
**Author:** [@BajaBaby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BajaBaby)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2010, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/baja-bed-cover/43984 "2010-02-07T21:06:11Z")
I have a 2003 Subaru Baja that I bought used at the local dealership maybe four years ago. At the time it didn't occur to me to purchase a bed cover but now I have need for one to carry my work gear and the dealership of… --- ## [VX Bug 64 Baja wont shift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vx-bug-64-baja-wont-shift/42624)
**Author:** [@Aleet24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aleet24)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2010, 7:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vx-bug-64-baja-wont-shift/42624 "2010-01-16T07:39:57Z")
ok heres my question, i have a 1964 Volkwagen bug, it is stuck in first gear, u press the clutch in to start it(of course) once u release the clutch u start movin, now heres the problem, the shift pattern isnt there you … --- ## [Funky hesitation on my 2006 Subaru Baja, 5 speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/funky-hesitation-on-my-2006-subaru-baja-5-speed/39614)
**Author:** [@rogerloughney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rogerloughney)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2009, 1:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/funky-hesitation-on-my-2006-subaru-baja-5-speed/39614 "2009-11-17T13:58:13Z")
I have about 80K on my 5 speed baja, and recently, it has begun to stutter/hesitate/misfire, mostly going into and out of 2nd and 3rd gear. However, it also does this while in higher gears as I am losing RPMs, say while … --- ## [2004 Subaru Baja - Burning Oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-subaru-baja-burning-oil/36557)
**Author:** [@Jamie\_SF](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jamie_SF)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2009, 12:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-subaru-baja-burning-oil/36557 "2009-09-27T12:27:41Z")
Hi - I just bought a '04 Baja Turbo, and I'm having some trials and tribulations with it and was hoping to get some advice. It's an '04 Baja Turbo, factory stock with 118k on it. I've owned it for about a m… --- ## [No water smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-water-smell/35644)
**Author:** [@chilipepper69](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chilipepper69)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2009, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-water-smell/35644 "2009-08-26T22:20:10Z")
I have water in my car and my temperature gage does not go to hot but every time I drive my car it has that "no water burning smell" What could the problem be. Every time I check my water it is full --- ## [Catolytic converter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catolytic-converter/34928)
**Author:** [@tlvwink](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tlvwink)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2009, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catolytic-converter/34928 "2009-08-12T21:16:42Z")
I just had my 90,000 service. My Baja makes a ticking/crumbling noise at 3500-4000 rpms but only in 4 & 5- over 55- then over 72mph. The guys who did my service said it was the catolytic converter- but not to fix it un… --- ## [Transmission Fluid Smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-smell/34450)
**Author:** [@rogerloughney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rogerloughney)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2009, 4:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-smell/34450 "2009-08-03T16:21:16Z")
OK, super random. I had my 06 Subaru Baja outside with my recently purchased transmission fluid, 5 quarts. Well, some punks dumped it all over my car overnight. I took it to the car wash, but it still stinks, and I think… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/baja/5830.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=baja)