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2003 Subaru Baja recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2003 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component10
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Air bags | 8 |
| Power train | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 |
Safety recalls10
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Jan 2, 2020Latest campaign
| Jan 2, 202020V002000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V002000
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| Jan 2, 202020V001000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V001000
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| Jan 2, 202020V003000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V003000
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| May 25, 201616V359000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V359000
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| May 25, 201616V361000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V361000
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| May 25, 201616V358000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V358000
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To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Subaru recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).
Owner complaints by component40
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h40Complaints filed
5Involving a crash
3Involving a fire
7Injuries reported
| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 8 | 20 |
| Power train | 7 | 18 |
| Air bags | 5 | 13 |
| Hydraulic | 5 | 13 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 13 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 10 |
| Suspension | 3 | 8 |
| Steering | 3 | 8 |
| Structure | 2 | 5 |
| Engine | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 5 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 3 |
| Gasoline | 1 | 3 |
| Wheels | 1 | 3 |
3 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Electrical system
“My cars abs light came on and the speedometer, rpm gauge, and electrical system started failing while driving. I immediately pulled over. The car caught fire around the alternator.”
- Suspension
“Vehicle purchased in NC in April, 2025. Registered the vehicle in VA (where I live) a week later once I received the NC title. On [XXX], I took the vehicle to get it inspected.”
- Steering
“At the beginning of April, I purchased a 2003 Subaru Baja from Roseville Auto Center for $10,500 and was reassured by the salesman that it passed a safety inspection and that there were no leaks in the head gasket.”
Other Subaru Baja model years
- 20069 recalls24 complaints
- 200510 recalls37 complaints
- 20049 recalls18 complaints
- 200310 recalls38 complaints
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2003 Subaru Baja recall questions
How many recalls does the 2003 Subaru Baja have?
NHTSA lists 10 safety recall campaigns for the 2003 Subaru Baja. The most recent, 20V002000 (reported January 2, 2020), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2003 Subaru Baja recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 8 campaigns. Others: power train (1), engine and engine cooling (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2003 Subaru Baja?
Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 8 complaints out of 40 filed with NHTSA (20%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2003 Subaru Baja?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Subaru recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Subaru dealer.
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