2007 SUBARU OUTBACK Complaints and Recall Information
The 2007 Subaru Outback has 1 complaint and 8 recalls filed with NHTSA. The single complaint involves the dealer declining an air bag recall repair due to concerns about potential dashboard damage. The owner did not report any failures related to this issue.
Common Issues
- Recall repair refusal. A dealer declined an air bag inflator replacement citing risk of dashboard damage, leaving the vehicle unserviced.
There are 8 recalls affecting the 2007 Subaru Outback, covering multiple systems such as brake line corrosion, air bag inflator defects, electrical component failures, and ignition switch issues. These recalls address risks including brake fluid leaks, air bag ruptures, fire hazards, and engine shutdowns.
Recalls
- Brake line corrosion. Under recall 13V110000 (274,402 vehicles), salt water can cause brake line corrosion through a gap in the fuel tank protector, leading to brake fluid leaks and increased stopping distances. Repairs include inspection, rustproofing, or line replacement. The recall does not carry a drive or park outside advisory.
- Brake line corrosion extension. Recall 14V311000 (461,338 vehicles) expands the previous brake line corrosion recall to additional Subaru models and states. It supersedes recall 13V110000 and includes rustproofing or replacement of brake lines free of charge.
- Passenger air bag inflator rupture. Recall 15V323000 (432,016 vehicles) involves air bag inflators susceptible to moisture intrusion causing rupture that can send metal fragments into occupants during deployment. Dealers replace the inflator free of charge.
- Secondary air injection pump relay failure. Recall 16V738000 (100,127 vehicles) covers turbocharged engines where relay failure can cause pump overheating, raising fire risk. The fix replaces the relay.
- Passenger air bag inflator explosion risk Zone A. Recall 20V001000 (258,813 vehicles) covers prior replaced inflators that may explode from propellant degradation due to humidity and temperature exposure, risking injury from metal fragments. Replacement inflators are installed free of charge.
- Passenger air bag inflator explosion risk Zone C. Recall 20V003000 (111,562 vehicles) addresses the same inflator issue as 20V001000 but for different states (Zone C). Dealers replace defective inflators free of charge.
- Ignition switch ball spring breakage. Recall 19V297000 (511 vehicles) involves mechanical key ignition switches with a broken ball spring causing unexpected engine shutdown and potential air bag non-deployment. Dealers inspect and replace switches if needed.
- Passenger air bag inflator explosion risk Zone B. Recall 20V002000 (127,547 vehicles) also targets the inflator defect under previous recalls, covering Zone B states. Replacement inflators are provided at no cost.
Owners of 2007 Subaru Outbacks facing repeated repairs related to these recalls or unresolved safety issues may have rights under their state lemon laws. Consulting a qualified attorney about repair records and recall compliance is advisable.
2007 SUBARU OUTBACK Summary
2007
Model Year
1
Total Complaints
8
Total Recalls
1766316
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2007 SUBARU OUTBACK
111562 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2007 SUBARU OUTBACK
258813 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (STI included), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2007 SUBARU OUTBACK
127547 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2007 SUBARU OUTBACK
511 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, 2008-2011 Impreza vehicles, 2008-2014 WRX vehicles, 2005-2014 Legacy vehicles, 2005-2014 Outback vehicles and 2006-2008 Tribeca vehicles equipped with a mechanical key ignition switch installed as a replacement part. The ball spring inside the switch may break, reducing the strength of the ignition switch. If this occurs, the weight on the key ring and certain road conditions could cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.
Risk: The engine turning off unexpectedly can increase the risk of a crash. If a crash occurs under this condition, the air bag may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
2007 SUBARU OUTBACK
100127 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2008-2014 Impreza vehicles and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, all equipped with turbo-charged engines. The relay that controls the secondary air injection pump may fail, causing the pump to continuously operate and overheat.
Risk: If the air injection pump overheats, it may melt and increase the risk of a fire.
2007 SUBARU OUTBACK
432016 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Subaru Baja vehicles manufactured January 22, 2003, to July 21, 2004, 2004-2005 Impreza vehicles manufactured January 28, 2003, to May 31, 2005, 2003-2008 Subaru Legacy vehicles manufactured January 22, 2003, to May 2, 2008, 2003-2008 Subaru Outback vehicles manufactured February 18, 2003, to May 5, 2008, and 2005 Saab 9-2x vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, to March 17, 2005. The affected vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture upon its deployment.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
2007 SUBARU OUTBACK
461338 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Outback and Legacy, 2008-2011 Impreza and 2008-2014 Impreza WRX/STI, and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Note that affected vehicles not currently, or formerly registered, in the salt belt states identified above are eligible for repair, at no cost to the customer, upon request.
Risk: Brake line corrosion may result in brake fluid leakage. Fluid leakage may result in longer distances being required to slow or stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2007 SUBARU OUTBACK
274402 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Outback and Legacy vehicles manufactured from December 2003, through April 2009 and currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines.
Risk: Brake line corrosion may result in brake fluid leakage. Fluid leakage may result in longer distances being required to slow or stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
2007 SUBARU OUTBACK
ID: 2120432AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2007 Subaru Outback. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V003000 (Air Bags). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer for the recall repair; however, the dealer declined to repair the vehicle due to possible damage to the dashboard while replacing the air bags. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue.