Table 1 shows six common air bag related problems of the 2002 Subaru Forester. The number one most common problem is related to the air bag not deploy (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the air bag (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Air Bag Not Deploy problems | |
| Air Bag problems | |
| Front Air Bag problems | |
| Air Bag Light On problems | |
| Side/window Air Bag problems | |
| Front Air Bag Sensor Control problems |
Vehicle involved in accident and air bags did not deploy. The consumer was driving 15 mph and hit a patch of black ice striking a truck in the opposite lane. Read details...
The airbag that is in the center of the steering wheel has a design flaw. The cover section under the the words srs airbag is a weak point it develops a large crack line on the weak spot. Should the airbag be deployed with this crack, the sharp broken pieces could cause serious lacerations to Read details...
When the consumer applied the brakes to avoid another vehicle, he driver lost control of the vehicle and hit a median wall head on. The driver and passenger sustained head and back injuries and was transported by ambulance to the hospital. The vehicle was totaled by the insurance company. Read details...