42 problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2008 Subaru Outback. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Subaru Outback based on all problems reported for the 2008 Outback.
The dash pad in the 2005 to 2009 Subaru legacy and Outback models have a very common problem of deteriorating to where they become sticky and then sections start cracking and falling off. My concern is that this is happening in the area of the passenger air bag. There is a portion of the dash bad which says srs airbag imprinted in the pad material and mines actually about to fall off. If the air bag should deploy from a serious enough collision, these loose pieces will be one projectiles and could easily cause injury esp to someone eye. I reached out to soa but they offered no help. The claim number was 250530-0001813. Subaru did extend the warranty on this a few years back but they have since expired. The missing piece in the image is towards the bottom but the area directly over the airbag is severely cracked.
Airbag dashboard warning light stayed on while driving on 1/31/2022 and 2/1/2022. Dealer (autofair Subaru in haverhill massachusetts) confirmed there was a problem in the overhead console. . Read more...
2008 Subaru Outback. Consumer writes in regards to airbag safety recall. The consumer stated there were difficulties scheduling the recall repair.
The contact owns a 2008 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing unknown repairs to be completed. The vehicle was repaired however, after the repairs she started to hear an abnormal sound coming from the rear the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing unknown repairs to be performed. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to independent mechanic and was informed that the front passenger’s side ball joint and power steering rack needed to be replaced. Additionally, the rear differential fill plug and the transmission needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired however, the transmission was not replaced. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure of the transmission. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact stated recently the air bag warning light illuminated. The dealer and independent mechanic were made aware of the failure. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 139,000.
The timing belt failed prematurely. It had been replaced at 70k miles and failed at 140k miles on the second belt which only had 70k miles on it versus the manufacture recommended 100k miles replacement interval. This happened during highway travel and the vehicle immediately lost all power and only had 5 seconds to find a safe place to pull off the highway. Additionally, the vehicle has an airbag recall for the second time, citing death due to metal projectile and I am having a very hard time having that replaced as the car is now being driven in canada and Subaru dealers in canada won't honor the required recall.
Sticky, melting dashboard, shiny and reflective in direct sunlight creating visibility problems, unsure how it will react if passenger airbag must be deployed thru deteriorating dashboard, affecting resale value. Dashboard literally comes off on hands or wiping rags, possible release of chemicals into interior? Subaru will only address 1/3 of the defect repair cost. Total average cost for replacement is approx $1500-1600. 00, actual dashboard itself retails for $502. 50 from dealers and is aparently available within a few days when ordered. Subaru gave credit for $500. 00, almost covering the cost of the dashboard / cover only*** approx. $1000 . 00 in labor must be paid by customer. Car is in otherwise immaculent condition. This is a defect affecting safety, and is a known problem with Subaru effecting all of this model and similar models with high sun exposure. It is also cross manufacturer affected, ie; Toyota, Nissan, etc. They have taken the role of recall and replace. Subaru has not to date. Subaru is aware that this is a serious problem yet refuses to accept full responsibility for.
"takata recall" I understand that I may be driving a car with these airbags and that they may cause serious damage or death in case of an accident. Nothing has yet happened, but in the case of an accident there could be something serious.
Takata recall. Reporting my car is on the recall list. I was informed with a letter from Subaru my car has this defect. I am making an appointnent to have it replaced ASAP. It has not deployed yet.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Subaru Outback. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v323000 (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 contact made an appointment with a dealer, but there were no parts available when the contact arrived. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Letter from consumer regarding issues with his 2008 Subaru Outback due to a recall; seeking assistance in getting his vehicle corrected by January 31, 2017. The consumer referenced recall # 15v323000.
"takata recall" my vehicle was towed to "Subaru of plano" in plano, TX. For an oil leak, was there for 3 weeks while I went back and forth with my insurance company. On the second to last day I learned of the air bag recall and called to inform my service advisor of this since at this point I was unaware of the recall. Got a call from him the next morning stating that all of the repairs had be completed and my car was ready. . . ? (sounded fishy to me. . ) anyhow, I noted that the vehicle was only driven 2 miles in the three weeks it was at the dealership. Needless to say I made it a whole 4 miles before the car started to die and turn off in the middle of the road. . . Took the car to a near by service center and found that the dealership put 2 times the amount of oil in the car that it is supposed to have which is concerning but what I'm really concerned with is the short amount of time it took to install the new airbag, since the recall department I originally spoke with stated that the parts where still on a national back order?.
We were contacted to have passenger airbag replaced. They have not contacted us in several months.
Takata recall I 1st contacted parker Subaru, coeur d'alene, idaho, approx March 2016 and gave my name etc to parts personnel. Told it would. Be at. Least a. Couple of months I waited until end. Of may to check in again. No record of my previous contact could be found so we did it again & to be sure I also submitted an online request for the same parts around that time. Called back today 8/01/2016, the good. News is that we are. On the list, @ #332. I asked what # they're up to I was told 30. That parts have been slow coming in etc. If so, it's not their fault, but it is unacceptable that I should have to wait another 6mo to a year for my repair.
Takata recall: got the recall notice Feb. 2016 and still no action. I called the dealer and they told me they do not have the replacement part. After 5 months, I would think they could have the part by now especially considering I drive the car daily and it is unsafe!.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Subaru Outback. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v323000 (air bags). The part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Takata recall. Subaru dealerships delaying repairs. Go Subaru west in golden, colorado stated it could be 3 months before recall can be fixed. Other manufacturers have fixed up to 50% of their cars, and Subaru has a dismal completion rate of 5%. Upwards of three to six months is unacceptable to be unable to use the car as intended.
Air bag warning comes on and off constantly every time it is started,sometimes off,lately staying on.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Subaru Outback. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v323000 (air bags). However, the part needed to repair the vehicle was 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. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2008 Subaru Outback. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 15v323000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2008 Subaru Outback. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 15v323000 (air bags). The part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Subaru Outback. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v323000 (air bags); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was invalid. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall tried to schedule this recall repair and the local dealership states they don't have parts to fix this, even stating that the part hasn't been designed yet. On the recall notice it says, "what you should do . . . Until this repair is performed, do not allow passengers to ride in the front passenger seat. " this means to me that Subaru owes me a loaner car until the part can be replaced, because my current car is not safe to drive. I have a family of four, including two young children in car seats in the back. They owe me a car, if they can't replace the part yet they say this car is not safe to drive. Subaru recall campaign wqr53 NHTSA recall no. 15v-323.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Subaru Outback. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v323000 (air bags); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2008 Subaru Outback. The contact received a recall notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v323000 (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.
The contact owns a 2008 Subaru Outback. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v323000 (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.
Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Subaru Outback. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v323000 (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.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Subaru Outback. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 15v323000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Subaru Outback. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v323000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Subaru Outback. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v323000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
I received a passenger airbag recall letter in February 2016. The letter informed me that there was a parts shortage, so the repair could not be performed. The recall letter warned me that I should not allow passengers to ride in the front passenger seat. I have not received a follow-up letter advising me that the parts supply has improved and I can schedule an appointment for repair. I'd like a timely resolution to this issue so I can fully utilize my vehicle without risk to passengers.
The contact owns a 2008 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 15v3230000 (air bags) was received in February of 2016. After contacting the dealer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Subaru Outback. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v323000 (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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution connect.
Takata recall dealer said that they do not have parts to perform recall service and that it will be months before parts arrive.
The contact owns a 2008 Subaru Outback. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 15v323000 (air bags). The contact stated that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Takata recall - I understand there's a part shortage however, this part has been on order for over 3 months now and the only solution I've been given is to not allow anyone to sit in the passenger seat. Unacceptable.