general problems of the 1998 Subaru Outback

Three problems related to air bag have been reported for the 1998 Subaru Outback. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2000

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

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/05/1998

No deployment of air bag during accident. Yh.

3 Air Bag problem

Manual states that no child younger than age 12 be seated in front because of possible injury which can occur during deployment of air bag. Concern about air bag safety (other than short person). Added on 09-07-1999.


Other Air Bag related problems of the 1998 Subaru Outback



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