2011 Subaru Outback air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 74 complaints for the 2011 Subaru Outback, 9% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 74 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 21,000 miles 29 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 13 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 29 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 21,000 miles, and 76% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 crashes, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
The vehicle in question was moving at about 35 MPH when its front end collided with the side of a car moving slowly across its path. The driver's seatbelt worked properly. The air bag did not deploy.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 subaru outback. While attempting to park, the contact forgot to shift the lever into the park position but was able to turn the vehicle off. As a result, the vehicle rolled away and crashed into a gate. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was notified of the issue and stated that the vehicle was designed to perform in that manner. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.
Other problems reported for the 2011 Subaru Outback
- Drivetrain & axles 209 complaints
- Lighting 117 complaints
- Engine 93 complaints
- Brakes 78 complaints
- Electrical system 67 complaints
- Steering 37 complaints
- Cruise control 26 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 23 complaints