2011 Subaru Legacy steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 16 complaints for the 2011 Subaru Legacy, 7% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 16 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 16,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 8 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 16,000 miles, and 69% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the steering complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
2011 subaru legacy 2.5I CVT premium model : at highway cruising speeds of 60+ MPH, the vehicle feels "wobbly". The car feels as though it is getting swayed from side to side, even in good road conditions. This feeling is very unsafe. It causes a feeling of loss of control on the vehicle. This happens even though the weather conditions are normal (no excessive winds or cross winds). This seems noticeable to the passengers as well. The swaying happens in right as well as left directions.
At highway cruising speeds of 60-75MPH there is a vibration/shake that is felt through the steering wheel. When traveling long distances this vibration causes discomfort to hands/arms. Decreased tire pressure, road force balance, and steering wheel replacement (soa TSB) did not fix. Next step is to replace tires. These are "bandaids" to the problem. Please force a real solution.
Other problems reported for the 2011 Subaru Legacy
- Drivetrain & axles 45 complaints
- Engine 28 complaints
- Air bags 25 complaints
- Electrical system 19 complaints
- Suspension 19 complaints
- Brakes 18 complaints
- Lighting 18 complaints
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