39 problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2010 Subaru Forester. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2010 Subaru Forester based on all problems reported for the 2010 Forester.
The manufacturer has not given a rememdy for this recall yet but apparently they tell me that no one can ride in my passengers seat until its fixed. Its been about 4 months since I received a letter from Subaru regarding the recall. Thats too long to not be able to have a passenger in my vehicle. I have an elderly relative that I have to chaffeur around in the back seat due to this lack or rememdy or repair.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16v358000 (air bags) was received in June of 2016. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy were not available. In March of 2016, the contact was informed that parts were available, but no second notice was received advising the owner to schedule an appointment. Upon contacting the dealer, the contact was informed that there was a three month wait to have the part delivered after the order was placed by the dealer. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The airbag tension pens broke at 31,583 miles, requiring a replacement of the airbag module at. After pressing on the horn, the horn remained engaged. I removed the fuse, took the car to don beyer Subaru in alexandria, virginia and was informed the airbag tension pens had broken. Subaru of America will not classify this as a covered repair - even under their gold plus warranty plan. I find it troubling that 2 critical safety mechanisms (horn and driver's front air bag) can be so easily compromised with no concern from Subaru of America.
Tl- the contact owns a 2010 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the driver lost consciousness and the vehicle traveled into an embankment, crashing into a tree. Upon impact, the air bags deployed in shards, failing to protect the driver. The driver sustained a concussion, seizures and bruising. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard. A police report was filed of the incident. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure and current mileage was 42,000. Kmj.