2014 Subaru Outback steering problems
17 complaints about steering have been filed for the 2014 Subaru Outback, which is 6% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 17 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 9,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 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 | 9 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 9,000 miles, and 85% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
The power steering system failed. When car stopped, the steering can not turn. The dealership replaced a new one, but the steering is still too hard to turn and feel exhausting to drive. And the dealer said it is normal.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 subaru outback. While attempting to exit a parking space, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000.
Other problems reported for the 2014 Subaru Outback
- Air bags 41 complaints
- Engine 36 complaints
- Electrical system 32 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 24 complaints
- Brakes 23 complaints