Seats Related Problems of the 2013 Subaru Outback

Table 1 shows two common seats related problems of the 2013 Subaru Outback. The number one most common problem is related to the seats (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the front seat head restraint (two problems).

Table 1. Seats related problems of Subaru Outback

Problem Category Number of Problems
Seats problems
5
Front Seat Head Restraint problems
2

Recently reported Seats problems of the 2013 Subaru Outback

The Seats problem

Electronic seat recliner motor (outer bushing) noise when reclining, but kendall Subaru in eugene saying motor can not be fixed (defective design), only replaced with another (defective) motor @ cost near $1,000.   Read details...

The Front Seat Head Restraint problem

The headrest points at a harsh angle forward and may cause severe neck injury. Two seperate incidents: 1. Moving forward at a left turn angle, cars hitting each others rt front. Result brain stem hemorrhage and bilateral hematoma. April 3, 2018 2. Stopped in traffic hit from the rear.   Read details...


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