Subaru Legacy seat belt problems

Filed Mar 27, 2024 · Airbags · IN

My vehicle is suffering of the exact same issue described in recall WRA-24. However, this recall only covers the model years 2020 to 2022, mine is 2014 with approximately 106,000 miles. Since the last week of December, my vehicle has been to the Fort Wayne, IN Subaru Dealership approximately 9 time for the same issue. It has cost me over $2,500 plus the fuel used for all this trips (I live over 40 miles away from the dealership). The problem is still not 100 percent fixed after they changed the seat cushion, the airbag module, the seat belt buckle sensor, and I don't know what else. The last time (a couple of weeks ago) that the car was at the dealership, they had the car for over 2 weeks. The next morning, the car did the same thing again where the red airbag warning light turns on and the passenger airbag shuts off with a passenger sitting on the seat. I've taken videos of the issue to show the dealership as they seemed doubtful of what I was explaining to them. The dealer claims they have been in contact with Subaru and they don't know what else to do. They started providing me with a loaner free of charge after the 4th visit. In summary, same issue as WRA-24, over $2,500 so far, and still not resolved.

Filed Apr 7, 2020 · Seat belts · 1,000 miles · IL

The issue is with the rear middle seat belt interfering with rear passenger seat belt buckle. This was brought to the dealer who mentioned it looked fine but they can move it over. After a few days, the seatbelt revered back to the incorrect position.

Filed Nov 6, 2018 · Acceleration, Airbags · 56,000 miles · PA

Takata recall,was talking to dealership,but lights still indicate airbag ,cruz control , check engine light came on.was taken to dealership for repair and reset.but I don't think it was done. Other recalls on break line coating's not done , I lost break lines while driving,at three different times.subaru issued a second recall , with explicit attention to the area where the line connects to the break for rust.the dealer was to to replace any break lines showing damage in this area.this recall was taken in and again was not replaced . They coated maybe on top of the rust. I had the remaining break line replace asa percausetion measure ,all cost to me.seat belt not retracting , when released.,this was replaced twice .it still does it and the webbing I cought up in the door closesing. The rug hook drives side replace three times warning lights still on ,for cruzcontrol,does not functioning. I used it maybe 3 time's since l bought the car new.went through the first set of tires,cubbing do to warped rodtors in not even 700 miles.still doesn't stay in alinement.eats tires ,4sets by 67'00 miles.dash electric ,cd ,heat radio, security system defo all one computer panel, would wear battery dead over night. I had to plug it in to slow chargerthat shut down went battery was charged.untill a correct replacement ,unit could be found.took awhile, very limited legacy wagon. I have a brief case af picture s and work orders in plastic sleeves.when time for warranty was up , I had less then 20'000 miles on the car.subaru corporate,paid some of the serious fuel issue it had. I have not had a collision what does vehicle. I t has been maintainedregularl a peice of rubber trim was coming of the day l brought it home, I photoed this, it's first picture in my book.the dealership tryed glueing it on.it never stayed on . I should have been replaced as metal clip's in trimrustnowonfender.

Filed Jun 10, 2013 · Airbags, Brakes · 9,388 miles · MA · crash · 1 injury

Hello in march 2007 while driving back from boston,ma I was 14 miles from home when a car came around a corner in my lane I looked to my right and there was a telephone pole, so I had to go in to his lane I thought I had it made but we clipped back bumpers so I had slam on the brakes and when I did the car seemed to go faster and now with recall I wonder if my brakes weren't working. Also none (zero) of the 6 air bags deployed and I thought that was odd and the seatbelt gave me all my injuries broken ribs,thumb and a burst fracture of my l2 vertabrae.the last injury was crushed lt foot from the tire and alloy she'll came through the fire wall the other factor was the dealership were I bought my car was trying to find another car for my car because it had so many problems I contacted soa talked many times to [xxx] and the most they would do was give me an extra $500.00 if I bought a new subaru. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jun 10, 2013 · Seat belts · 2,000 miles · NJ

I have a driver side seat belt lock that clicks all the time and creates a hazard when driving. The noise is excessive and can distract a driver from the road, thinking that something is wrong. I am reporting this to you, because subaru thinks this is normal. I, as a lessee, was never informed regarding this issue before signing paperwork. It keeps getting worse and is very distracting.

Filed Jul 7, 2012 · Seat belts · 35,000 miles · CA

Rear passenger (driver side) seatbelt failed to buckle/lock.

Filed Dec 20, 2010 · Airbags · 158,000 miles · ME · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle involved in one car crash on a graded dirt road at night; overcorrected to the left after right passenger front wheel went slightly into shallow ditch on right side of road. Extensive right front bumper damage, crush to right front passenger door, and displacement of console toward driver seat belt anchor. Air bags failed to deploy resulting in the drivers forehead hitting steering wheel with traumatic brain injury (concussion) and possible linear skull fracture. Seat belt was worn. (pictures of post-crash vehicle, driver and head strike-zone available). Updated 05/12 /11

Filed Nov 4, 2010 · Airbags, Seat belts · 18,000 miles · CA · crash · 2 injuries

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 subaru legacy. While driving approximately 50 MPH the vehicle was involved in a crash and the air bags did not deploy. The seat belt also failed to hold her firmly. A police report was filed. The contact as well as the passenger of another vehicle were reported injured. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an insurance lot. The vehicle was not examined for the cause of failure and was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 18,000.

Filed Sep 14, 2005 · Seat belts · 17,000 miles · CO

Dt: 1994 subaru legacy l all wheel drive, the motorized seat belt broke. The seat belt is connected to the door, and when closing the door the motorized seat belt will not run the track to be in the proper position for safety. This is on the shoulder portion of the seat belt. The consumer was told that the lap belt alone is not safe use. Have contacted the dealer and manufacturer, and they told the consumer there is no recall on the seat belt, and the motorized seat belt was only under warranty for 3 years. The cost to replace the motor of the seat belt is at least $400. There have been others with this seat belt motor problem. Based on what the manufacturer told the consumer there was no prior warning to the motor going out, no noises, and no indicator lights, it just stopped working.

Filed Feb 14, 2004 · Seat belts · 125,000 miles · CO

Motorized seatbelt is stuck in one position. Motor still runs upon opening/closing of car door, but belt does not move in track. Two feet of track cable has fallen out of its housing.