Front Air Bag Sensor Control Problems of Subaru Impreza - part 2

Dashboard light would occasionally indicate that the passenger airbag was disabled while I had a passenger in the front seat. Issue would resolve upon turning the car off and back on, but it recurred frequently. The issue was determined to be caused by a faulty occupancy sensor, which used a new capacitive technology rather than the older style weight sensors. Occupancy sensor was replaced under warranty in September 2012. Following the repair, the new occupancy sensor detects a passenger and activates the passenger airbags if I place a small electronic device such as a cell phone on the seat, or even just rest my hand on it. I am not sure if this new issue is a significant safety concern or not.

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While stationary or in motion, the passenger detection sensor in the passenger seat will regularly (more than 50% of the time) not detect a full-grown adult passenger weighing ~115 pounds and as a result will not turn on the passenger air bag. The car will only turn on the airbag (and disable the 'passenger airbag off' light) after the passenger vigorously bounces several times on the seat. This is a hazard to anyone that does not appreciate the airbag sensor light and subsequently bounce in the seat.

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The contact owns a 2012 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the front passenger air bag warning lamp illuminated even though there was an occupant in the front seat. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who stated that the occupancy seat sensor detected wetness from the passenger's clothing which resulted to the sensor not operating properly. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 12,800. Updated 08/29/lj.

2012 Impreza. . . Bought new, nothing but headaches. All problems listed below occurred before I had even owned the car 2 years. 1. At 8-10k miles - while driving car would randomly turn off passenger airbags and illuminate no passenger seatbelt on the dash. Took car to dealer 3 times. Dealer refused to fix as the "error was not stored in the computer. " suggested cell phone was the problem even though cell phones were not near the seat during each of the multiple incidents. I had to complain to corporate who told the dealer to replace the sensor in the seat. No problems since. 2. At 15k miles - multiple times car would turn on check engine light and traction control light simultaneously. First incident dealer said "dirty camshaft sensor. " second incident I had to refuse to take the car back until they actually fixed a part. Dealer kept car a whole week and made calls to corporate engineers. Tests revealed it was a "failed oil pressure valve. " replaced the part and no more problems. 3. At 25k miles - bad battery. Had to replace when car was only 1 year and 10 months old.

2008 Subaru Impreza. Consumer states problem with vehicle clutch the consumer stated there was a screeching/rubbing noise when the clutch was applied and a loud pop noise from neutral to 1st gear. The vehicle would pop out of 6th gear at high speeds. The engine made a loud rattle noise on cold starts, the right rear window washer was inoperable, the passenger air bag occasionally did not recognize a passenger in the seat. The hood was loose and rattled, the right rear door was difficult to close, the left rear wheel studs would not secure the lug nut, the battery and power steering pump was pumping.

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2008 Subaru Impreza front passenger air bag sensor turns off and on while my wife 5'1" 110 lbs sits in front passenger seat. Dealership originally stated the sensor is set to detect 80lbs. Dealership is now stating sensor is set to 125 lbs and nothing can be done to remedy this situation.

Sensor for passenger airbag will not keep the airbag armed at all times. Passenger weighs 110 pounds.

2008 Subaru Impreza with bad airbag protection on passenger side. Passenger airbag sensor sporadically goes on and off when his wife is in the passenger seat. He states it isn't safe for adults that may weigh 125 pounds.