2010 Subaru Legacy air bags problems
29 complaints about air bags have been filed for the 2010 Subaru Legacy, which is 13% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 29 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 25,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 6 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 25,000 miles, and 71% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 crashes, 1 fire, 6 injuries.
What owners wrote
Another vehicle stopped directly in front of me ,hitting the front of my car with force. Then that car abruptly left the scene. The airbags did not go off and I was severely jolted. Then the car went up in flames. I was in a state of shock and confusion. Left the scene and ran home as my body was in turmoil. I had to use the bathroom immediately. I then called the police. Regarding the accident. The other car has still not been found. Progressive is my insurance. The car was towed to a lot in turnersville,n.j.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 subaru legacy outback. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the air bag warning light would illuminate. The dealer diagnosed the failure four times and replaced the air bag sensor but the failure recurred. The dealer was unable to duplicate the recent failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was approximately 150 and the current mileage was approximately 4,000. Updated 12/6/10
Other problems reported for the 2010 Subaru Legacy
- Drivetrain & axles 41 complaints
- Engine 35 complaints
- Brakes 15 complaints