2008 Subaru Forester Airbags Problems
3 owner-reported airbags complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (3)
Your driver's side airbag deployed unexpectedly while your car was parked in your garage overnight, with no one inside and no accident or impact. The dealership and Subaru engineers have inspected the vehicle but cannot determine what caused the deployment. The investigation is ongoing, and may involve replacing the airbag system and conducting diagnostic testing to identify the root cause.
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Your car was rear-ended at highway speeds (50-60 mph) on I-35 in Denton, TX. The driver and front passenger were wearing seatbelts but both sustained head injuries and lost consciousness. The airbags failed to deploy during the crash, even though they should have activated. You may need to have the airbag system inspected and repaired to ensure the sensors and deployment mechanisms are working properly.
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU FORESTER. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS SEATED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT THE AIR BAG DEACTIVATION LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN CHECKED THE SENSORS AND STATED THAT IT WAS SET TO THE APPROPRIATE WEIGHT ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO AND SUGGESTED THAT THE CONTACT SIT IN THE BACK SEAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAD TO PLACE WEIGHTS ON THE SEAT IN ORDER FOR THE AIR BAG TO BE ACTIVATED WHENEVER SHE RIDES IN THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,000.