2008 Subaru Outback Air Bags Problems
- 94
- 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.
What owners report
- airbag light · 33 records
- takata recall · 26 records
- warning light · 22 records
- issue failure · 18 records
- failure parts · 17 records
- passenger airbag · 15 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 25 |
| 30–60k mi | 17 |
| 100–150k mi | 10 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Air bag warning comes on and off constantly every time it is started,sometimes off,lately staying on
ODI 10853068
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 subaru outback. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v323000 (air bags). However, the part needed to repair the vehicle was 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. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution…
ODI 10846134
Air Bags
In the event of the crash the front passenger air bag , the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking vehicle occupants and potentially causing serious injury or death.
ODI 10849622
Air Bags
Under subaru recall campaign wqr53, i was advised by email and postal mail that i should not allow passengers to ride in the front passenger seat until the air bag inflator is replaced by a subaru dealer. I made an appointment more that a week ago to have the work done only to learn today when i kept the appointment that the dealer did not have the part in stock, and that it would be "weeks and weeks" before the…
ODI 10839269
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 subaru outback. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 15v323000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 09/06/16*lj updated 09/08/16.*jb
ODI 10882906
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 subaru outback. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 15v323000 (air bags). The part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact…
ODI 10861224
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 subaru outback. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v323000 (air bags); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The vin was invalid. Vin…
ODI 10837788
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 subaru outback. While driving at various speeds, the air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the failure would occur intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of failure. The failure mileage was 62,000.
ODI 10850707
Air Bags
Takata recall tried to schedule this recall repair and the local dealership states they don't have parts to fix this, even stating that the part hasn't been designed yet. On the recall notice it says, "what you should do . . .until this repair is performed, do not allow passengers to ride in the front passenger seat." this means to me that subaru owes me a loaner car until the part can be replaced, because my…
ODI 10837336
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 subaru outback. The contact received a recall 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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
ODI 10837215
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 subaru outback. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v323000 (air bags); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution…
ODI 10837213
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
ODI 10837101
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10837015
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 subaru outback. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 15v323000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
ODI 10915908
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 subaru outback. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v323000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. 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. Parts distribution…
ODI 10873082
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 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. Parts distribution connect.
ODI 10926145
Air Bags
I received a passenger airbag recall letter in february 2016. The letter informed me that there was a parts shortage, so the repair could not be performed. The recall letter warned me that i should not allow passengers to ride in the front passenger seat. I have not received a follow-up letter advising me that the parts supply has improved and i can schedule an appointment for repair. I'd like a timely resolution to…
ODI 10903525
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 subaru outback. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v323000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
ODI 10881780
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 subaru outback. The contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 15v3230000 (air bags) was received in february of 2016. After contacting the dealer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10872389
Air Bags
Sometimes the airbag light comes on either when the car is started or once it's driving. It's very sporadic.
ODI 11156024
Air Bags
Takata recall dealer said that they do not have parts to perform recall service and that it will be months before parts arrive.
ODI 10836659
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 subaru outback. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 15v323000 (air bags). The contact stated that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 03/17/17*lj *tr
ODI 10939641
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 subaru outback. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v323000 (air bags) for the passenger side air bag inflator. 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 notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts…
ODI 10949106
Air Bags
Takata recall - i understand there's a part shortage however, this part has been on order for over 3 months now and the only solution i've been given is to not allow anyone to sit in the passenger seat. Unacceptable.
ODI 10850189
Air Bags
Takata recall: the replacement of these defective airbags is taking way to long! This is a dangerous situation and something needs to be done to remedy this! There has to be more manufacturers than takata. What airbags is subaru putting in their new cars? They haven't stopped selling new vehicles because of the airbags! They should be forced to put the new airbags in the recalled cars! This needs to be addressed…
ODI 10889013