Table 1 shows two common seat belt related problems of the 1996 Subaru Outback.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Front Seat Belt Retractor problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problems |
Vehicle did a 360 degree spin across the highway and rolled over, neither driver's or passenger's side airbags deployed. The roof and the front end caved in. Also the seat belts did not hold.
The receiving part of the belt buckle is extended too long from the seat, leaving a gap when a child safety seat is placed in the vehicle's back seats.