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2013 Subaru Outback Air Bags Problems

33
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 33 stored complaint records:

  • 7 indicate a crash
  • 6 indicate injury
  • 1 indicate fire

What owners report

  • takata recall · 17 records
  • passenger seat · 10 records
  • recall notice · 7 records
  • passenger side · 5 records
  • safety issue · 4 records
  • front passenger · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi6
30–60k mi6
60–100k mi3
100–150k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • November 2, 2015 · 55,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Takata inflators. I keep getting notices from tk holdings telling me our subaru might be involved in a recall. Just tell me if it is or isn't. I'm tired of fighting websites designed by morons where i never get an answer and phone numbers only lead you to recorded messages that tell you to to check a website. So far nothing has happened because we have not driven into another object.

    ODI 11042599

  • October 6, 2015 · 8,000 miles

    Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control

    Tl* the contact owns a 2013 subaru outback. The contact stated that while the vehicle in the driveway, it accelerated without warning and crashed into the garage door. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained head injuries, but did not require medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 8,000.

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10782394

  • July 2, 2015 · 40,000 miles

    Air Bags · Seat Belts · Seats

    The passenger occupant detection system (ods) malfunctioned or shorted out for no apparent reason. As a result, the passenger airbag will not enable even when occupied by an adult passenger. The passenger airbag is constantly in off mode. In addition the ods apparently controls the seatbelt warning feature. Regardless of whether or not an adult passenger is occupying the seat the ods is constantly detecting a…

    ODI 10733025

  • May 13, 2015 · 30,000 miles

    Air Bags · Structure

    Tl* the contact owns a 2013 subaru outback. While driving at a low speed, the contact attempted to depress the brake pedal but his foot became wedged in between the accelerator and brake pedals. As a result, the contact crashed into the front of another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact did not sustain any injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed, but was taken to an…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10773836

  • August 4, 2014 · 5,000 miles

    Air Bags · Electrical System

    Passenger side airbag indicator light and alarm go off whether passenger is in the seat or not. Intermittently, when i start the car, the indicator light flashes and then remains lit. If the car is driven in this state, the alarm sounds at speeds over 25/30 mph. Subaru doesn't know how to trouble shoot. *tr

    ODI 10678514

  • October 31, 2013 · 8,600 miles

    Air Bags

    I was traveling west bound in the furthest right hand lane at approximately 45-mph on los angeles ave. On 10/31/13 in moorpark, ca at approximately 11:30 a.m. On thursday morning. A full-size ford f150 pickup truck failed to yield while making a left turn into the adjacent shopping center. He was turning left out of a median divider in the center of a four-lane highway. There is no marked signs or lights to make a…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10551123

  • July 26, 2013 · 40 miles

    Air Bags · Seat Belts

    When my wife sits in the passenger seat the majority of the time the passenger side air bag will not be turned on. My wife is roughly 5'2" and 120 lbs. Dealer claims there is nothing wrong but that the sensors can be overly sensitive with smaller people. This is a safety issue as the bag will not deploy in an accident if it is off. *tr

    ODI 10532614

  • July 17, 2013 · 15,500 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2013 subaru outback. The contact stated the air bag light illuminated. The contact was concerned that the air bag was defective and may not deploy during a crash. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test and they stated the front passenger seat needed to be replaced. The manufacturer stated in order to replace the passenger seat the contact had to remove the aftermarket…

    ODI 10562396