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Common Problems with 2003 Subaru Outback

Retrospectively, the 2003 Subaru Outback had 70 complaints, and 26% of issues had something to do with AIR BAGS problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2003 Subaru Outback?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2003 Subaru Outback fall into the category of AIR BAGS. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

AIR BAGS 18 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 8 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 7 POWER TRAIN 5 ENGINE 5 SUSPENSION 4 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 4 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 3 WHEELS 3 TIRES 3 STEERING 2 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2 STRUCTURE 1 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 1 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 1 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 1 SERVICE BRAKES 1 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 1

Worst 2003 Subaru Outback Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

FRONTAL
2003 Subaru Outback October 25, 2004 Victims: 1 Mileage: 14844 miles

While driving at 35 mph consumer's vehicle struck another vehicle and the air bag did not deploy. driver sustained injuries. *ak

ACCELERATOR PEDAL
2003 Subaru Outback March 11, 2008 Victims: 1 Mileage: 37000 miles

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 subaru outback. while driving 10 mph, engaging the brakes, the vehicle accelerated to the highest rpm's and hit the vehicle...

AIR BAGS
2003 Subaru Outback August 6, 2015 Victims: 1 Mileage: 160000 miles

Takata recall this may pertain to the takata air bag recall. my wife and i were in a "t-bone" type collision at ~45 mph and the driver and passenger a...