NHTSA — Air Bags: Frontal Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
6 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1996 Subaru Outback seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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1996 Subaru Outback Owner Comments

problem #7

Oct 272001

Outback 4WD

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

In head-on collision with both cars at 30 mph, both front air bags deployed. Passenger side air bag burst through the windshield and ended up on the hood. Passenger never touched the air bag, but was restrained by the seat/shoulder belt. No other known reason for windshield damage before or during the crash.

- Portland, OR, USA

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problem #6

Sep 131999

(reported on)

Outback

  • miles
When traveling 45 and mph upon applying the brake pedal to make a suden stop, vehicle continued to acclerate, causing extended stopping distance, resulting in an accident. Upon impact, neither driver's side nor passenger's side air bags deployed. Passenger side frontal damage to the front end. Consumer has contacted the dealer.

- Prescott, AZ, USA

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problem #5

May 201998

Outback

  • miles
Vehicle was rearended by another vehicle. Then Outback rearended another vehicle. Airbags deployed. Passenger's side air bag cover disengaged & shattered windshield. Restraint cover came off completely. Passenger was injured by air bag.

- Layton, UT, USA

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problem #4

Feb 011999

(reported on)

Outback

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Vehicle did a 360 degree spin across the highway and rolled over, neither driver's or passenger's side airbags deployed. The roof and the front end caved in. Also the seat belts did not hold.

- Taylor, PA, USA

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problem #3

Apr 201996

Outback 4WD

  • miles
Driver's/passenger's air bags deployed in less than 5 mph front end collision. The passenger's air bag shattered the front windshield and dislodged the rear view front mirror of its mounting bracket.

- Washington, NY, USA

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problem #2

Oct 241997

Outback

  • miles
This vehicle was involved in a roll 0ver impact at very low speed 2 or 3 mph w/no damage to the vehicle. The dual air bags deployed, cracking the windshield.

- Allentown, PA, USA

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problem #1

Aug 181997

Outback

  • miles
Vehicle was traveling about 10mph when the vehicle hit the back tire of a dump truck and the airbag deployed.

- Cheektowaga, NY, USA

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