2007 Subaru Outback problems
Owners have filed 182 complaints about the 2007 Subaru Outback with NHTSA. Air bags account for 25.8% of them — the clear leader, ahead of electrical system at 11%.
Complaints182
Crashes17
Fires2
Injuries10
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Air bags 25.8% · 47
Electrical system 11.0% · 20
Vehicle speed control 9.3% · 17
Engine 8.2% · 15
Suspension 7.7% · 14
Power train 4.9% · 9
Steering 3.3% · 6
Service brakes 3.3% · 6
Severity
Of those complaints, 17 describe a crash, 2 describe a fire and 10 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 28 model years of the Subaru Outback in this data, 2007 sits 19th by complaint volume. 2019 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 7 in the last three years against 35 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 83,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2007 Subaru Outback. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v323000 (air bags); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Air bags
Takata recall.The contact owns a 2007 Subaru Outback. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v323000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Air bags
The contact owns a 2007 Subaru Outback. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v323000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Air bags
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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