Auto loans: 2003 Subaru Baja
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 11.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 10 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 11.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 10
For sale
We do not have a 2003 Subaru Baja for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2003 Subaru Baja specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.5L 4-cylinder | 2.5L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.8 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 276 g/km | 276 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $18.29 | $18.29 |
2003 Subaru Baja: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.5 L | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 24 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 20 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 24 | 24 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,350 | US$3,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,658 | $3,658 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2003 Subaru Baja
- NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 38 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (9), power train (8) and air bags (5). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20V001000 | 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,... |
| 20V002000 | 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,... |
| 20V003000 | 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,... |
| 16V358000 | 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,... |
| 16V359000 | 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,... |
| 16V361000 | 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... |
| 15V323000 | 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... |
| 14V763000 | 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... |
| 02V282000 | 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. |
| 02V240000 | 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. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2003 Subaru Baja
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2003 Subaru Baja for sale by us right now. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. For anyone shopping for the 2003 Subaru Baja, here are the facts that matter.
What to check on the Baja
NHTSA has 38 owner complaints on file, mostly about service brakes, power train and air bags. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package.
The figures, translated
The engine is the 2.5L 4-cylinder, with all-wheel drive and a 4-speed automatic. It runs on regular gas. With all-wheel drive, it pulls away more surely on slippery roads, though it does not stop any shorter.
Its combined rating is 11.8 L/100 km, which means roughly 35 litres for 300 km. A weekend of 300 km comes to about $54.87 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$3,350 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
When the Baja makes sense
It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going. It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month.
The Baja in everyday use
An SUV body means more headroom and a taller cargo opening than a car of the same length.
Try before you buy
Drive the Baja on your commute before you commit to it. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Baja answers the big questions. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car.
Picking a year and a trim
A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.
What it costs to run
The EPA estimates US$3,350 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $18.29 in fuel.
Questions first?
Want to try before you buy? Ask for your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2003 Subaru Baja from us first.
Ask us about the 2003 Subaru Baja
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2003 Subaru Baja for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2003 Subaru Baja
Does CarmaCars sell the 2003 Subaru Baja?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2003 Subaru Baja before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2003 Subaru Baja have recalls?
NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2003 Subaru Baja cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,350 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3658.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.