2007 Subaru Outback air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 48 complaints for the 2007 Subaru Outback, 26% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 48 26% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 103,000 miles 25 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 6 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 7 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 3 |
What the data shows
Of the 25 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 103,000 miles, and 8% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 6 crashes, 7 injuries.
What owners wrote
2007 subaru outback airbags failed to deploy. Consumer states that the vehicle went through a guardrail rolled down an embankment and ended up on its tires and the driver was severely injured and airbags did not deploy. The passenger was also injured.
The driver side airbag system sometimes is not active upon starting vehicle. This is indicated by the airbag warning light which is illuminated. The light continues to stay illuminated when the vehicle is driven. The dealer tells me that in this situation (airbag warning light illuminated) the airbag will not deploy in an accident. Numerous posts on the internet confirm this. I consider this a very dangerous and common situation that should be remedied by subaru through a recall. Updated 09/24/14 updated 02/20/2015
Other problems reported for the 2007 Subaru Outback
- Electrical system 20 complaints
- Engine 18 complaints
- Cruise control 17 complaints