Air Bag Related Problems of the 1998 Subaru Outback

Table 1 shows five common air bag related problems of the 1998 Subaru Outback. The number one most common problem is related to the air bag not deploy (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the air bag (three problems).

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Subaru Outback


Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 1998 Subaru Outback

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

My child care provider was involved in a single car accident. She was driving approximately 40 mph in wet/rainy conditions when she lost control of the car and hit a tree. This impact caused the car to spin and hit a second tree.   Read details...

The Air Bag problem

Consumer was involved in a head on collision, however the airbags experienced no deployment.   Read details...

The Air Bag Light On problem

Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the air bag light comes on and the air bag could be inoperative in the event of a vehicle accident. Dealer notified. Ts   Read details...


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