Air Bag Related Problems of the 1996 Subaru Outback

Table 1 shows three common air bag related problems of the 1996 Subaru Outback. The number one most common problem is related to the side/window air bag (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the front air bag (three problems).

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Subaru Outback

Problem Category Number of Problems
Side/window Air Bag problems
5
Front Air Bag problems
3
Air Bag problems
1

Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 1996 Subaru Outback

The Side/window Air Bag problem

In head-on collision with both cars at 30 mph, both front air bags deployed. Passenger side air bag burst through the windshield and ended up on the hood. Passenger never touched the air bag, but was restrained by the seat/shoulder belt.   Read details...

The Front Air Bag problem

This vehicle was involved in a roll 0ver impact at very low speed 2 or 3 mph w/no damage to the vehicle. The dual air bags deployed, cracking the windshield.   Read details...

The Air Bag problem

While sitting at a intersection waiting for the light to change the air bags went off inadvertently. Driver was not injured, and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. A cause could not be determined at this time.   Read details...


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