Two problems related to side/window air bag have been reported for the 1998 Subaru Forester. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
My spouse had a minor accident with our 1998 Subaru Forester. The frontal impact caused both air bags to deploy. The passenger side air bag when it deployed broke the front right side (passenger side) door window and the rear view mirror. No one was seating in the front passenger seat. I believe this is a defect that may be a result of the air bag improperly installed or aligned.
There is a four (4) inch long seam developing on driver's side airbag. The lower seam of cover which could blow out if air bag deploys was being replaced by the dealer.
| Side/window Air Bag problems | |
| Air Bag Light On problems | |
| Air Bag problems | |
| Front Air Bag problems |