Four problems related to side/window air bag have been reported for the 1996 Subaru Outback. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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. No other known reason for windshield damage before or during the crash.
Vehicle was rearended by another vehicle. Then Outback rearended another vehicle. Airbags deployed. Passenger's side air bag cover disengaged & shattered windshield. Restraint cover came off completely. Passenger was injured by air bag.
When traveling 45 and mph upon applying the brake pedal to make a suden stop, vehicle continued to acclerate ,causing extended stopping distance, resulting in an accident. Upon impact, neither driver's side nor passenger's side air bags deployed. Passenger side frontal damage to the front end. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.
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.
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