2010 Subaru Outback air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 45 complaints for the 2010 Subaru Outback, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 45 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 15,000 miles 20 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 11 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 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 20 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 15,000 miles, and 75% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
Traveling on icy road approx. 20MPH or less in 2010 outback 3.6 ltd. Very accustomed to driving severe mountain winter conditions & 8th subaru among family members. Seatbelt, shoulder restraint in place on driver. Oncoming driver in mid-size to large truck lost control at high speed, crossed center line and impacted subaru head-on, offset to left side of outback & 2010 outback was totaled. Subaru airbags did not deploy. Impact into front left side, crumpled hood up to windshield, which shattered.
The passenger airbag is disabled when there is a passenger. On a trip to ga with my wife, who weighs 135 lbs, sitting in the passenger seat, the air bag light will indicate 'not enabled'. At times it will display enabled, then disabled all while driving. Shifting in the seat doesn't do anything. In summary sometimes its on, sometimes not. We took this to the dealer and their response is they were unable to duplicate with a mechanic (probably a heavier person) in the passenger seat.
Other problems reported for the 2010 Subaru Outback
- Drivetrain & axles 80 complaints
- Engine 67 complaints
- Steering 42 complaints
- Brakes 40 complaints
- Lighting 36 complaints
- Electrical system 33 complaints
- Suspension 26 complaints
- Transmission 15 complaints