Air Bag Related Problems of the 2006 Subaru Outback

Table 1 shows four common air bag related problems of the 2006 Subaru Outback. The number one most common problem is related to the air bag (26 problems). The second most common problem is related to the air bag light on (eight problems).

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Subaru Outback


Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 2006 Subaru Outback

The Air Bag problem

2006 Subaru Outback head gaskets went bad at about 35,000 miles. Had to replace those called Subaru and they help me get those replaced. Thought all was well soon after, the electrical system including the air conditioner and the heater .   Read details...

The Air Bag Light On problem

The car's air bag light came on. It was recalled for an air bag issue one or two years ago so I took the car to the Subaru dealership to fix the issue. But now this light came on about a month ago. It turns off at times, but it comes back on eventually.   Read details...

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Airbag light is on due to passenger on/off overhead light not functioning properly. It cannot register whether or not there is a passenger in the car, and therefor the airbag light is on. I know that the airbags will not deploy in the event of an accident with the light on.   Read details...


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