10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
6 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
10 / 0
Average Mileage:
24,642 miles

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problem #16

Mar 162019

Outback

  • miles
My 2014 Subaru Outback has been recalled "takata recall". unfortunately, Subaru of America failed to notify me of this recall and when I inquired at the local dealer, jim keras Subaru of memphis, I was told that it was not their responsibility to notify me of anything...in other words, too bad, so sad, we don't give a hoot! very disappointing response! and to make matters worse, the dealership cannot make to requisite repairs until 08 May. In the meantime, I'll be driving at my own risk.

- Cordova, TN, USA

problem #15

Mar 122019

Outback 4-cyl

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2014 Subaru Outback. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V009000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Shoreline Subaru (located at 17225 Aurora ave N, seattle, wa 98133, (206) 542-1166) and the manufacturer were notified and stated that parts were not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Consumer received the airbag recall notice stating not to allow passengers in the passenger seat until the airbag was repaired. Consumer was told by the dealer "not to worry". consumer was told repairs could not be made until July - 4 months later.

- Shoreline, WA, USA

problem #14

Mar 112019

Outback

  • miles
The contact owns a 2014 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 19V009000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notification on March 11, 2019. The contact spoke with an unknown Subaru dealer who stated that they were only servicing one vehicle per day. The contact would have to wait until August of 2019 to have the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Ridge, NY, USA

problem #13

Jan 092019

Outback

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2014 Subaru Outback. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 19V009000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called prime Subaru hyannis (24 ridgewood ave, hyannis, MA 02601, 508-778-5066) and was informed that the parts were on backorder until April. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Yarmouth Port, MA, USA

problem #12

Mar 012019

Outback

  • miles
The contact owns a 2014 Subaru Outback. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V009000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Southern Oregon Subaru (3103 biddle rd, medford, or 97504, (541) 245-2000) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Ashland, OR, USA

problem #11

Jan 012017

Outback

  • miles
The seat sensor for the passenger side is not working in cold weather, causing the airbag to be deactivated. The seatbelt indicator signal beeps regardless of whether someone is sitting in the seat with the seatbelt on or no one is sitting in the seat. This happens when the vehicle is in motion and happens any time the temperature in the vehicle is below freezing.

- Spokane, WA, USA

problem #10

Jul 262018

Outback

  • 52,500 miles
Passenger airbag sensor malfunctions after about five minutes of on the road driving with a passenger in the vehicle

- Harrisburg, PA, USA

problem #9

Dec 042017

Outback

  • 45,000 miles
Takata recall

- Danville, KY, USA

problem #8

Aug 142017

Outback

  • 30,500 miles
"takata recall"

- Meridian, ID, USA

problem #7

Aug 172017

Outback

  • miles
Takata recall: I was never informed from Subaru Inc., or the dealer of any recall subject to this vehicle. Is this auto on any recall list?

- Bay City, MI, USA

problem #6

Jun 012017

Outback

  • 61,000 miles
We have had three accidents involving the same thing. You can't seem to slow the car down enough to stop it. Two of the times, we have pulled into a parking place, going at a low speed, and when you step on the brake, the car accelerates and jumps forward instead of stopping. Also the air bags doesn't come on.

- Forestville, CA, USA

problem #5

Dec 202016

Outback

  • 32,000 miles
Airbag alarm setoff and blinking whether someone occupies the passenger seat or not. Can not turn the alarm off

- Brownsville, TN, USA

problem #4

Sep 062016

Outback

  • 67,933 miles
The seat sensor for the passenger side is not working causing the airbag to be deactivated. The seatbelt indicator signal beeps regardless of whether someone is sitting in the seat with the seatbelt on or no one is sitting in the seat. It is failing to sense any weight. I bought this car brand new on 9/9/13 and this should not be faulty.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #3

Nov 182015

Outback 4-cyl

  • 34,000 miles
I was hit by a 1979 Dodge pickup that ran a red light on 6th street while I was driving 30 mph headed North on jackson street in topeka, Kansas. It impacted my Subaru on the passenger side in the area of the front fender and front door. Upon impact, none of my airbags deployed nor did my seat belt restrain me. I hit the steering wheel with my chest....updated 12/03/15 updated 04/25/18

- Topeka, KS, USA

problem #2

Dec 182014

Outback

  • 5,680 miles
The passenger airbag light went off when no one was in the seat. The dealer said all systems were fine and that this might be due to the seat and sensor being wet or damp. This is not true as it is a problem at least twice a week now. I will return again to the dealer but have no faith in them or the car. I also wonder if the airbag will work in a real accident. I would like to ditch the car as an hour and a half ride with a chime going off is crazy and of concern.

- North Haven, CT, USA

problem #1

Feb 032014

Outback

  • 3,000 miles
With a passenger in the front seat and the seat belt fastened, the seat belt warning chime and light activated and the passenger air bag was deactivated. In a later incident, the passenger moved to the back seat and the seat belt warning chime and light continued to be activated with no one in the passenger seat (buckling or unbuckling the seat belt made no difference.

- Hill City, SD, USA