12 problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2003 Subaru Outback. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Takata recall. The closest Subaru dealership is 125 miles away. When I called Subaru we were told that the car must be repaired at a Subaru dealership. This constitutes a hardship for us to have a manufacturer defect repaired for a number of reasons. 1) I am handicapped and have trouble sitting in a car for that long. 2) there is 3 feet of snow on the ground 3) this is our only mode of transport.
On or about oct 23, 2017, received 3rd notice of airbag recall. Appt with Subaru missoula, mt for recall. At 9:45 on fri Nov 3, 2017 informed that the manager "just a few minutes ago" received, recall of recall" and no parts there. My 2003 "may not need a replacement. " said would do a check to see. Under protest I signed, after 1 and half hours, requested another signature which also under protest I signed. "it won't cost you anything. " 85 year old single woman. 50 miles nearest Subaru dealer. Nothing said about result of test. Keys returned to me.
The contact owns a 2003 Subaru Outback. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v359000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.
Takata recall.
Takata recall: Subaru has sent me a letter informing me of the recall. They further state that I should not drive with a passenger, and that they don't have parts to effect repairs. This is unacceptable. What car should I drive when my family needs to go somewhere?.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Subaru Outback. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v3410000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall--this is my only mode of transportation. I've read of the deaths from explosion of the takata air bags which could hit anyone in the car. I feel it very unsafe for me and my passengers to ride in this car which makes my car unusable. Subaru has no date in site as to when they can replace this defective air bag. I was about to sell my car, but now it has no value nor would anyone want to buy it or ride in it. I find that having no remedy unsatisfactory as well as having no safe transportation. What am I to do?.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Subaru Outback. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v359000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Takata recall, I want to make sure my vehicle is not affected. If so, then I want the faulty air bags replaced at no charge to me.
We received a postcard about the takata problem from cochran Subaru of butler county PA. Per instructions, we called. They told us parts were not available and we would be contacted when parts became available. We have not heard from the dealer or from Subaru USA. Where does that leave us?.
Takata recall. Have been waiting nearly 1 year for airbag replacement.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Subaru Outback. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v359000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The VIN was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.