Two problems related to front seat belt retractor have been reported for the 1998 Subaru Outback. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Driver's side seat belts failed, resulting in no restraint for consumer.
The driver side seat belt retractor jams making the belt inoperative. This is caused by the seat belt fraying.
| Front Seat Belt Retractor problems | |
| Front Seat Belt Anchorage problems | |
| Rear Seat Belt problems |