2004 Subaru Forester airbags problems

Filed Jun 15, 2019 · Airbags · 90,000 miles · WA

Hello, this is the second 04 subaru forester I have owned that has a faulty solder airbag connection causing the airbag light to be on and likely disabling some or all of the airbag system. That is very high likelihood that most of these 03-04 vehicles are affected. Why is there not a recall to address this safety failure? Below is the documentation for the lack of response from subaru of america. Attached is a pdf of the tsb for this issue. Hi [xxx], thank you for contacting subaru of america. I appreciate the opportunity to be of assistance. I can confirm that I have documented the concerns you have related to your vehicle, including your request to have a recall issued concerning the problem described in tsb 17-07-04. Should you have any further questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to us by replying to this email or calling us at 1‑800‑782‑2783. Sincerely, [xxx] subaru of america, inc. Customer/retailer services department 1-800-subaru3 (1‑800‑782‑2783) service request number:[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed May 7, 2016 · Airbags · 100,000 miles · WA

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Filed Feb 10, 2015 · Airbags, Body · CA · crash

Having seen the complaints from other users regarding the reliability of airbag deployment in this model vehicle. Relevant to let the proper authorities know of a rollover accident in which no airbags (nor front nor side) deployed with a resulting fatality.

Filed Aug 26, 2014 · Airbags · NM

Since 2009 the driver side airbag light will stay on after I have started the car. It will stay on for days, whether it is hot summer time or cold winter days. It may stay on for a few days or for months. The last time was from july 19, 2014 to august 25, 2014. This is the first time that I have reviewed the list of vehicle safety complaints. Seeing the other complaints about the airbag light remaining on encourages me to submit my history also. When it has been on, I think I should take it to the dealer but then it goes off before I can take the car in to the dealer. Seeing all the complaints I also think subaru should be responsive to this problem.

Filed Aug 1, 2014 · Airbags · 80,000 miles · WA

The airbag light stays illuminated for weeks at a time and then will randomly turn off. I have taken it to the dealer twice and they could not identify the problem. I have continuously had the problem off and on for the past year. I see several people have had the same problem with this model and year subaru, this should be taken care of by subaru- [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jul 8, 2014 · Airbags · 111,000 miles · MN

The driver side front air bag light has lit up on the dashboard. It stays on every time I start the car and drive it. I have taken it to the local subaru dealer in rochester, mn (clements). They say it will cost $3000 to install a brand new air bag system. I disagree. This is an inherent , serious safety flaw in the car. In my opinion, subaru should fix it free of charge. I have not received any safety advisory from subaru of america. Your guidance would be appreciated. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Mar 19, 2014 · Airbags · 76,000 miles · OH

My car was parked. When I got in car and turned key, the passenger side airbag deployed. Car was not hit or in accident.

Filed Aug 14, 2012 · Airbags · 50,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 subaru forester. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated for both the passenger and driver side air bags. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 100,000.

Filed May 24, 2011 · Airbags · 53,000 miles · NJ

For three years, there has been a problem with the airbags light staying illuminated. According to subaru service, the airbags will not deploy if the light is illuminated. On the last visit to the dealer, I was told that the under-seat connections for the airbags were corroded and had to be replaced at considerable expense. Since these connections are not exposed to the outside environment they should not corrode unless the equipment is defective. Since this defect represents a major safety risk, there should be a corrective recall.

Filed Mar 16, 2011 · Airbags · WA

Airbag light comes on and goes off when the driver's seat is adjusted, ( this has been happening since the car was new, & sometimes staying on for weeks at a time). When ask about this problem at the dealers service department, they were aware of the problem and wanted over $170 to repair this safety issue as when the air bag light is on,the airbags are not working according to the dealers service department in auburn, wa. Since we still own this car, with less than 60,000 miles on it, we think that subaru should be responsible for this safety problem.