2005 Subaru Baja Review
Price Estimate: $1,920 - $2,987





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Comfortable ride, stable handling, turbo model's peppy performance, convenience of an open bed, unlikely to be lost in a parking lot.
Cons
- Midgate's glass isn't removable, limited towing and hauling capability.
What’s new
New features this year include a 12-volt power outlet in the console, a net pocket on the rear seat back and pre-wiring for roof-mounted rally lights. The leather package now includes a hard bed cover.
Edmunds says
An interesting car-and-pickup blend that comes up a bit short in outright functionality.
For sale near Albuquerque, NM
19 listings
- 120,559 miles
- 2 accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 3'6” bed, 2.5l, 4cyl
- Zarooki Motors (325 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Rear Bench Seats
- Crew Cab
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
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Located in Englewood, CO
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
21 Combined MPG (19 City/25 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 4S4BT62C256101793
Stock: 101793
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-30-2025- 114,080 miles
- No accidents, 4 owners, personal use only
- 3'6” bed, 2.5l, 4cyl
- Cars 4 U (891 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Rear Bench Seats
- Crew Cab
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
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Located in Missoula, MT
Buckle up and get ready to hit the road in style with this vibrant Red 2005 Subaru Baja! Powered by a spirited 2.5L SOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder boxer eng...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
21 Combined MPG (19 City/25 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 4S4BT62C057101740
Stock: 101740
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 06-01-2024
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 Subaru Baja Sport AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $2.84 per gallon for regular unleaded in New Mexico.
Monthly estimates based on costs in New Mexico
$164/mo for Baja Sport
Baja Sport
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$193/mo
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Subaru Baja Reviews
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excellent work truck
4.5 out of 5 starsFL inspectors, 08/04/2010
2005 Subaru Baja Sport AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
290,000 miles in 5.5 yrs. 90% of the time with a generator and tools in the back. Minimal maintenance, record of 220,000 miles before 1st belt change. AWD with FL rain, wonderful! 24 mpg with full load. Very satisfied. A little worried about inevitable future maintenance due to mileage.
Perfect match for my active lifestyle
4.13 out of 5 starsMike Custodio, 08/08/2010
2005 Subaru Baja Turbo AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
Bought my turbo baja with 56k on it, and racked up 10k in 6 months. While there is both positive and negative attitude about it, the turbo baja matches my lifestyle perfectly. It excels in Back country roads, carrying kayak, mtn bikes, and occasional landscaping items. Performance and handling excel that of a true truck. I love trucks, but I love my baja better. Downsides: Get the Bed … ext. Turbo lag and reluctant downshifts sap power. But once you get going, your gone. Frequent oil changes: every 3,000 miles for turbos. My ABS unit somehow decided to fail. It will cost $1200 to replace, dealership unsure what caused the failure. Otherwise, this subie matches my lifestyle and driving habits
JUST got it paid for :( !
3.5 out of 5 starsSManning, 11/17/2009
2005 Subaru Baja Turbo AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
I have mixed feeling about my Suby. I have had a few problems but nothing prepared me for this: at 71K, I'm replacing the turbo!! JOY! To the tune of $1800. This despite babying it with regular maintenance. I am thoroughly disgusted that the first foreign car I've bought in years is less dependable than my Jeeps and Durangos. I purchased this car for its reliability and planned to … drive it 200K. What a rip!
Bummed about my Baja baby
4.63 out of 5 starsellen, 12/16/2008
2005 Subaru Baja Sport AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
It was initially love @ 1st site but bloom soon faded. 1st issue, dash panels around A/C controls started peeling upon touch, never replaced. Bad experiences w/dealership caused me to go to another Subaru dlr serv. dept when brake problems began & driver window wouldn't close tightly. Was asked if car had been in accident because bolts were missing on one side @ brake apparatus. While … under warranty, brakes were worked on @ least 3 times. No permanent resolution on brakes or ANY other issues I ever presented. Extended wrnty doesn't cover brakes & I'm still having problems. Told my family to have car fully inspected if accident occurs due to brake issue - and sue the pants off of Subaru!
2005 Baja Highlights
Sport
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $22,345 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 21 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $164/month |
Seating | 4 seats |
Drivetrain | all wheel drive |
Max Towing Capacity | 2,400 lbs. |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
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