2009 Subaru Outback Air Bags Problems
- 26
- 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 26 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- takata recall · 8 records
- airbag light · 6 records
- light dashboard · 5 records
- warning light · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Service Brakes
Went to local suburb dealership and was expecting a free loaner vehicle but was not and that was in the recall so they local dealership did not deliver the service that they were supposed to fix for the recall!
ODI 11245213
Air Bags
While driving the airbag light comes on intermittently. If car is turned off and restarted it generally stays off. Research states that the air bags will not deploy if this light is on when an accident. This appears to be due to part needing to be soldered to fix the problem. Subaru should recall the vehicles involved. This is happening to many cars.
ODI 11154040
Air Bags
When car is running, the red aiir bag warning light on dashboard console stays on. A subaru dealer mentioned the control module (circuit board) in the overhead compartment console would have to be replaced. I have found that the soldering on the circuit board is flimsy and prone to cracking. Apparently there is a danger that the air bags will not deploy if the warning light is on.there are a number of online forums…
ODI 11098473
Air Bags
Takata recall i complied with the recall by taking it to kendall subaru in eugene, oregon on march 1, 2018 and the vehicle has not yet been repaired. I had spoken to one of your representatives about this and she gave me a ra#1271579.
ODI 11144981
Air Bags
Tl-contact owns a 2009 subaru outback -- vehicle has 113,000 miles on it airbag light has been on for two weeks has not gone off since . -- 0 recalls associated with this vin tk holdings postcard cb
ODI 11063762
Air Bags
Takata recall: no issue yet but scared to drive car -tka-16
ODI 10995462
Air Bags
I contacted the local dealership, where we purchased this car.they told me they do have the parts but are not fixing all cars so i am on a list and can not get my car in for many months. Meanwhile my husband and children still drive this car. They said in august approx. 6 months after i tried to get them to fix it we are on the schedule.
ODI 10969851
Air Bags
My airbag light on the dashboard has been turning on and off with no apparent consistency since the beginning of january. Sometimes, its on, sometimes not, i made an appt to take it to a subaru dealer, months ago, then a couple days before, it went off and stayed off for many weeks. (i had cancelled the appt.) then it came on again, so i took it to a subaru dealer that day and they diagnosed it as a problem with the…
ODI 10983507
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 subaru outback. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated intermittently during hot weather. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the front passenger side air bag warning indicator failed. The mechanic did not specify if the air bag module or inflater was the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 10908423
Air Bags
Takata recall 9/7/2016 voice mail svc.mgr @ local subaru dealership ([xxx]), no reply 9/12/2016 called svc rep took vin, will have svc adv call me. 9/13/2016 svc. Adv. [xxx] called me - back ordered airbag, will call me back. 10/28/2016 called [xxx] dealership for status, they never returned my call. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
ODI 10937232
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 subaru outback. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v358000 (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 notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
ODI 10934699
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 subaru outback. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v358000 (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. Vin tool confirms parts not…
ODI 10898156
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 subaru outback. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v358000 (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 10892413
Air Bags
Takata recall. On 7/29/16 we received notice of the recall from subaru of america. We contacted hansel subaru in santa rosa to schedule the replacement. They said they did not have the replacement parts and put us on a waiting list. I've tried to call them again 10/13/16 & left voice message, sent them email 10/14/16. Hansel is not returning calls or answering calls to their service dept. I called the subaru of…
ODI 10916526
Air Bags
Takata recall: i received notice of this recall on july 27, 2016. Within two hours of receipt i went to classic subaru of atlanta ([redacted]., atlanta, ga) to drop off my car for this recall. I was told that the replacement parts were on back order until december 2016 and that until then i should continue to drive the vehicle without anyone in the passenger seat. Over five months lead time to repair a known safety…
ODI 10891884
Air Bags
The airbag light on the dashboard illuminates (comes on) randomly when driving. The problem is intermittent. Occasionally, turning off the vehicle & restarting causes the light to turn off. I have heard of other owners with the same issue.
ODI 10746512
Air Bags · Electrical System
Air bag warning light in the instrument panel (combination meter) is on. The airbag light has come on since it has been cold out. It keeps on every cold day. It is a safety issue and if possibly not deploying the srs to protect driver and passenger in a collision. This problem was reported by many drivers of subaru, but subaru company is still no response. *tr
ODI 10651873
Air Bags
The red light on the dashboard (where the speedometer is) for driver's air bag comes on when the temperature goes below about 44 degrees. It stays on 95% of the 8 winter months. I bought this used (2014) from a dealer, and told the service manager about it. He said unless it comes on 100% of the time, then dont worry about it. I came back 1 time and complained again, hoping a "sensor check" might be covered since i…
ODI 10945224
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 subaru outback. After the vehicle was restarted from being driven, the engine remained abnormally hot and the air bag warning indicator was consistently illuminating. The failure recurred on several occasions when restarted after being driven and progressed during humid weather. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate…
ODI 10790280
Air Bags · Seat Belts
My seat belt warning light on the dashboard was coming on intermittently but usually went off if i turned the engine off and restarted it. But now it's on constantly. The dealer says it's a malfunction involving the passenger seat belt apparatus and it's not cover under the extended warranty. The cost of the repair is estimate to be over $350. I see online that many people have this problem with the 2005-2009…
ODI 10593547
Air Bags
The airbag light on the dash would intermittently turn on. If i turned the car off and then right back on the light would go out. Eventually the light would come back on, so i took the car to the dealer who had a technician check the computer codes. It listed (code 26-right front seat belt error). The technician reset the computer and the computer error code was cleared. The tech told me that eventually it was going…
ODI 10593644
Air Bags
The driver airbag in multiple models of subaru are disabled because of an apparent fault in the passenger airbag indicator light in the overhead console.this requires replacement of the part. I have researched the topic in multiple auto websites and it appears to affect a lot of model years of all makes of the subaru.the problem is also intermittent and occurs while driving . I think that disabling the airbag is a…
ODI 10604466
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 subaru outback. The contact stated that while the brakes were depressed, the vehicle accelerated forward unexpectedly and then in reverse before crashing into two other vehicles and a brick wall. The vehicle was destroyed. The police and fire department were contacted and a report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure.…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10476862
Air Bags · Engine
Air bags have become disabled due to either the switch in the seat or in the overhead console. The engine also consumes an enormous amount of oil (has since new) about 2 quarts every oil change or 3000 miles sometimes more
ODI 10928352
Air Bags · Electrical System
Problem 1: experienced rear wiper (station wagon) not working. Car still under warranty, took it to the dealer and was told the wiring harness that goes through the hinge area was broken. It was repaired. Now the car has 72,000 miles and i am having rear wiper problems again as well as the rear door not locking. Wires frayed and broken again. This is a known issue both with subaru and on the forums on the web. This…
ODI 10679625