2009 Subaru Forester air bags problems
40 complaints about air bags have been filed for the 2009 Subaru Forester, which is 18% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 40 18% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 60,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 10 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 60,000 miles, and 40% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes.
What owners wrote
My wife was in collision on august 26, 2009, that damaged the entire front cap of her 2009 subaru forester, which was bought new and with approximately 11, 000 miles on it. The air bag did not deploy. The wreck was at approximate 35MPH. I filed a complaint with subaru the next day. The complaint number is 1-365436785. My subaru representative, linda payne told me at that point that they would not be sending anyone to look at the vehicle and would go buy the insurance adjusters report.
"takata recall" I have attempted through 3 separate subaru dealers to complete my air bag recall completed. One dealer claimed they could not obtain the part, another stated it was back ordered for months & would contact me when part was available, another stated the repair would take 3-4d ays & I would be w/o my car. I attempted to contact subaru national without resolution or support. I have been waiting over 1 yr for repair work. There only advise is not to have anyone sit in the driver side front seat.
Other problems reported for the 2009 Subaru Forester
- Engine 38 complaints
- Electrical system 22 complaints
- Cruise control 19 complaints
- Brakes 16 complaints
- Seats 16 complaints