SubaruOutback2016
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2016 Subaru Outback Air Bags Problems

7
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 7 stored complaint records:

  • 3 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi3
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • September 15, 2018 · 58,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Passenger side air bag is expanding out. Dash is splitting. Concern for premature activation.

    ODI 11154540

  • August 8, 2017

    Air Bags

    TAKATA RECALL

    ODI 11013647

  • May 29, 2017 · 4,000 miles

    Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control

    Tl* the contact owned a 2016 subaru outback. While driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration. The driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a utility pole. The front end was severely damaged and the vehicle was destroyed; however, the air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The cause of the failure was not determined. The…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10994003

  • April 4, 2017 · 2,750 miles

    Air Bags · Body

    Hit deer with right front fender at about 40 mph on a dry, straight hwy. Impact was minor, sheet metal damage only,no fluid loss or suspension system damage but air bags deployed violently, much smoke. Side air bags did not deflate making it very difficult to exit vehicle. Airbag impact on left ear has damaged hearing, probably permanently. Clearwater county idaho sheriffs office case number p2017-00350.

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10971465

  • July 16, 2016 · 1,100 miles

    Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control

    Tl* the contact owns a 2016 subaru outback. While the vehicle was secured in park with the emergency brake engaged, the vehicle lunged forward independently when the brake was released. The contact's vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The driver then shifted into reverse and the vehicle accelerated independently in reverse. The driver shifted into drive and the vehicle independently accelerated forward again and…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10904945

  • December 1, 2015

    Air Bags

    Takata recall-wanted to purchase a 2016 subaru outback 3.6l, and after multiple inquiries, finally was told that takata airbags still being used in the passenger front seat whereas other manufacturers' airbags are now being used in drivers and side curtain parts of the auto. So passenger front seats are still vulnerable. We would like to know if this mix of airbag manufacturers is known to all consumers so they know…

    ODI 10818039

  • September 21, 2015

    Air Bags

    Takata recall (unknown whether my specific vehicle airbags are subject to recall) purchased as new car.

    ODI 11083176