Table 1 shows one common seat belt related problems of the 2013 Subaru Legacy.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Seat Belt problems |
Airbag fault warning light turn on with front passenger airbag off light turn on and the front passenger seat belt unbuckle warning also turn on while driving. There is a passenger in the front seat with seat belt on. Turn off the car and started the car again multiple time did not resolve the problem, the passenger air bag light stay off with seat belt warning light on even with or without front passenger.
On 01/17/14, the air bag light came on and car was taken to Subaru dealer. Dealer verified condition and performed re-calibration of the air bag system. This cleared the air bag. On 01/21/14, the air bag light came on and the car had 10611 miles. Car was taken to dealer and tech verified and stated there was a short in the right seat frame. Seat frame was ordered and replaced. Issues solved for a few days. On 01/24/14, the air bag came on again and vehicle had 10929 miles. Car was taken to dealer and tech verified and found there was a short in the detection module and stated car was unsafe. Dealer provided a loaner while the car was in shop waiting for parts. On 02/07/14, the air bag light came on again with 12,052 miles. Dealer found right front seat buckle was not staying correctly connected to the wire harness. On 11/17/14. The air bag light came on and car was taken to dealer. Dealer stated they will contact Subaru to find out exactly why this keeps happening. Cars air bag light goes on and off.
I have a driver side seat belt lock that clicks all the time and creates a hazard when driving. The noise is excessive and can distract a driver from the road, thinking that something is wrong. I am reporting this to you, because Subaru thinks this is normal. I, as a lessee, was never informed regarding this issue before signing paperwork. It keeps getting worse and is very distracting.