Air Bag Problems of Subaru Forester

Subaru Forester owners have reported 791 air bag related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 13 most common air bag problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag (473 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag not deploy (78 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Air Bag problems of Subaru Forester

The Air Bag problem

On Wednesday, may 6, the vehicle was rear-ended by another vehicle while traveling on I-270. After the impact, the vehicle continued down the highway lane and crashed into the highway divider. During the crash, the front hood opened and fumes/smoke came out from the front of the vehicle.   Read details...

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

The passenger seat, passenger air bags, and occupant detection system are failing. Yes! available for inspection. Passenger occupants are put at risk riding in my passenger seat as the seat does not detect if the seatbelt is on, or even if someone is sitting in the seat.   Read details...

The Air Bag Light On problem

Srs airbag light continuously switches on in the car with a passenger present. The seat has been replaced, light is still coming on and issue is not resolved. The dealer is refusing to resolve the issue with the sensor/ wiring harness and saying it is not applicable for recall repairs.   Read details...

The Warning Light On problem

Passenger air bag warning light goes on and off even if there is no one sitting in the seat   Read details...

The Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

No damage or water spill to the car whatsoever, but now the srs passenger airbag light is on. This is a recurrent issue with suabru, and there was even a recall for this part a few years ago, which was replaced in my vehicle during that period.   Read details...




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