One problem related to side/window air bag has been reported for the 1997 Subaru Legacy. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving 60 to 65mph vehicle's left front end hit another vehicle head-on, and neither driver's side nor passenger's side airbags deployed, resulting in injuries. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
| Air Bag Not Deploy problems | |
| Warning Light On problems | |
| Air Bag problems | |
| Front Air Bag problems | |
| Side/window Air Bag problems | |
| Air Bag Light On problems |