2012 Subaru Outback air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 39 complaints for the 2012 Subaru Outback, 11% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 39 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 60,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 6 and 0
- 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 | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 60,000 miles, and 46% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 6 crashes, 6 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2012 subaru outback. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The entire front end of the vehicle sustained extensive damage, causing injuries to the contact's chest. The contact was transported to the hospital via ambulance. The police were notified and a report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a body shop.
My subaru was hit head on driver's side by another car going 35-40 MPH. My subaru's airbags did not deploy. Extensive damage in 13k range to frame and left front of car. I had extensive damage to right hand and shoulder in attempt to brace myself. Other car's airbags deployed. Other driver fled scene. Other car's insured, called car in, as stolen to police. Other party's insurance is denying coverage for accident to me, as driver/insured lied to police. Bodily injury of 50k requiring surgery and on-going pt.....
Other problems reported for the 2012 Subaru Outback
- Drivetrain & axles 104 complaints
- Engine 52 complaints
- Brakes 40 complaints
- Electrical system 37 complaints
- Lighting 18 complaints