Air Bag Related Problems of the 2018 Subaru Outback

Table 1 shows three common air bag related problems of the 2018 Subaru Outback. The number one most common problem is related to the air bag (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the air bag not deploy (three problems).

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Subaru Outback

Problem Category Number of Problems
Air Bag problems
5
Air Bag Not Deploy problems
3
Warning Light On problems
1

Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 2018 Subaru Outback

The Air Bag problem

I was slowly backing out of a parking space, with no cars coming in either direction, and the car had a loud warning sound and my driver airbag deployed and exploded in my face. The car filled with smoke.   Read details...

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Severe, head-on impact to driver's side, other car was totaled. Police expected both cars to be totaled, and were surprised that driver's side airbag did not deploy. Driver was not seriously injured, however, she took a hard hit to her head, neck and shoulder.   Read details...

The Warning Light On problem

While driving the car with a passenger in the right front seat the air bag warning light came on. The srs occupancy display indicated that the passenger seat air bag was now off even though my wife was still in that seat.   Read details...


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