2005 Subaru Outback Air Bags Problems
- 34
- 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 34 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 4 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- takata recall · 19 records
- failure parts · 8 records
- issue failure · 8 records
- parts distribution · 7 records
- distribution disconnect · 7 records
- passenger seat · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 subaru outback. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v323000 (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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10911335
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 subaru outback. The contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 15v323000 (air bags) was received in december of 2015. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. The…
ODI 10910158
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 subaru outback. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v323000 (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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure....updated04/04/16 *bf *cn
ODI 10820495
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 subaru outback. The contact stated that he had experienced a failure related the manufacturer's takata air bag recall. The specifics of the failure experienced were not available. The contact stated that the vin was not included in the manufacturer's takata air bag recall. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
ODI 10671341
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2005 subaru outback. While driving at 25 mph, the driver side air bag deployed. As a result the contact sustained a burn to the right arm that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 06/02/17*lj updated 10/17/2017*cn
1 injury
ODI 10721820
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 subaru outback. While the vehicle was parked the contact noticed that the air bag light illuminated on the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technicians stated that the air bag sensor and module needed to be replaced. The technicians informed the contact of nhtsa recall campaign id number 04v274000 (component: air bags:side/window) for…
ODI 10380186
Air Bags · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owned a 2005 subaru outback. The contact stated that the brakes failed to engage and the vehicle crashed into a tree and caught fire. The air bags did not deploy. Four people were injured and police and fire reports were filed. A month prior to the accident, the vehicle was inspected and no failures were found. The vehicle was inspected after the crash and it was discovered that the tumbler system was…
Crash reported · Fire reported · 4 injuries
ODI 10330294
Air Bags
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 15 mph, the vehicle was hit in the front driver side wheel area. The airbags did not deploy. Although the seat belt was worn, the contact sustained minor injuries to the head, neck, and spine. There was a police report taken at the scene. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10153786
Air Bags
On july 13, 2005 i totaled my 2005 subaru outback by rolling it about three times. None of the airbags deployed-not even the side curtain airbags. I understand that the side curtain airbags are designed to deploy in a roll over. *nm
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10141553