Five problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 1996 Subaru Legacy. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Vehicle was at a stand still when it was hit head on. Front air bags did not deploy until passenger went through windshield, and driver hit steering wheel. Consumer has not yet made any contact with manufacturer or dealer.
Consumer was forced off of road where she impacted a tree. Airbags did not deploy during this event.
Airbags failed to deploy on 35mph front-end impact with another vehicle. Car sustained $7000 damages, front-end is crushed.
Driving at approximately 20 mph , began applying brakes, vehicle did not stop, or slow down, resulting in a rear end collision, airbags also did not deploy.
Driver's and passenger side airbags did not deploy in a frontal collision at 35 mph.
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