2004 Subaru Outback air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 25 complaints for the 2004 Subaru Outback, 23% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 25 23% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
My 2004 subaru outback comes equipped with front side airbags. With only 900 miles on my car, I was "t-boned" by a ford explorer under full acceleration. We were struck on the drivers side with enough impact to cause my wife, in the passenger seat, to hit her head on the passenger side door post causing a concussion. Subaru claims that the side airbags performed correctly by not deploying. Total damage to date including drive train replacement parts is $9000.
My subaru has the takata air bag and there has been no recall. Subaru has not responded to my request to replace this dangerous, defective air bag system.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Subaru Outback
- Cruise control 20 complaints