2003 Subaru Outback Air Bags Problems
- 18
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 18 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- takata recall · 12 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
2003 subaru outback. Consumer writes in regards to defective front passenger side airbag. *ld the consumer refused to have the recall repair completed due to being afraid of entering an intersection leading to the dealer's repair shop. *js
ODI 11122509
Air Bags
Takata recall. The closest subaru dealership is 125 miles away. When i called subaru we were told that the car must be repaired at a subaru dealership. This constitutes a hardship for us to have a manufacturer defect repaired for a number of reasons. 1) i am handicapped and have trouble sitting in a car for that long. 2) there is 3 feet of snow on the ground 3) this is our only mode of transport.
ODI 11056102
Air Bags
On or about oct 23, 2017, received 3rd notice of airbag recall. Appt with subaru missoula, mt for recall. At 9:45 on fri nov 3, 2017 informed that the manager "just a few minutes ago" received, recall of recall" and no parts there. My 2003 "may not need a replacement." said would do a check to see. Under protest i signed, after 1 and half hours, requested another signature which also under protest i signed. "it…
ODI 11044260
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 subaru outback. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v359000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.
ODI 10916525
Air Bags · Engine
My 2003 subaru outback had a bad airbag inflator and has also blown the head gasket several times, requiring it to be rebuilt three times. While i love my outback, i wonder if i will want to buy another one. Being stranded by my car and having to take the bus in the winter time was very difficult as was hauling groceries on the bus in a rolling suitcase while awaiting repairs.
ODI 11032558
Air Bags
TAKATA RECALL
ODI 10899020
Air Bags
Takata recall: subaru has sent me a letter informing me of the recall. They further state that i should not drive with a passenger, and that they don't have parts to effect repairs. This is unacceptable. What car should i drive when my family needs to go somewhere?
ODI 10896193
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 subaru outback. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v3410000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
ODI 10894176
Air Bags
Takata recall--this is my only mode of transportation. I've read of the deaths from explosion of the takata air bags which could hit anyone in the car. I feel it very unsafe for me and my passengers to ride in this car which makes my car unusable. Subaru has no date in site as to when they can replace this defective air bag. I was about to sell my car, but now it has no value nor would anyone want to buy it or ride…
ODI 10895593
Air Bags
Takata recall: the passenger side air bag needs to be replaced. Subaru have told me that they do not have the parts needed for this recall. My wife and i are over seventy and i need to use this vehicle with her in the passenger seat. If replacement is currently impossible, subaru needs to provide me with a loaner.
ODI 10898770
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 subaru outback. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v359000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.…
ODI 10928297
Air Bags
Takata recall, i want to make sure my vehicle is not affected. If so, then i want the faulty air bags replaced at no charge to me.
ODI 10870584
Air Bags
We received a postcard about the takata problem from cochran subaru of butler county pa. Per instructions, we called. They told us parts were not available and we would be contacted when parts became available. We have not heard from the dealer or from subaru usa. Where does that leave us?
ODI 11013000
Air Bags
Takata recall. Have been waiting nearly 1 year for airbag replacement.
ODI 10944470
Air Bags
Takata recall this may pertain to the takata air bag recall. My wife and i were in a "t-bone" type collision at ~45 mph and the driver and passenger airbags failed to deploy in our 2003 outback. When i check the vin i did not see any open recalls nor did i ever receive any recall notifications for the car.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10823291
Air Bags
This car is on the list for recall, but when i put in the vin it says that there is no open recalls. What gives? I have contacted subaru of america and they confirm that my car has a takata airbag inflator on the passenger side. Why am i not getting a recall notice?
ODI 10730715
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 subaru outback. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v359000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The vin was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts…
ODI 10967745
Air Bags
AIR BAG RECALL.
ODI 10993452