Table 1 shows one common steering related problems of the 2018 Subaru Impreza.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering problems |
Vehicle information: 2018 Subaru Imprezavin: [xxx] affected: steering (electronic power steering / eps gear box assembly)description of the safety defect:I am reporting a severe safety defect regarding a sudden and total loss of power steering assist while driving my 2018 Subaru Impreza. The electronic power steering (eps) gear box assembly experienced a catastrophic failure, resulting in an immediate, heavy steering condition that severely impacted my ability to control the vehicle safely. Upon inspection, the eps gear box housing was found to have suffered structural failure/cracking due to environmental corrosion. This is a well-documented safety hazard for this vehicle generation. Subaru previously issued a voluntary 10-year warranty extension for 2012–2018 models (TSB 04-27-21r) to address this exact housing defect. Additionally, Subaru was forced to issue a mandatory safety recall (NHTSA campaign 19v065000) for 2019 Imprezas due to an immediate loss of power steering assist. My vehicle is an early-production 2018 model, making its manufacturing timeline and parts sourcing highly contiguous with the recalled 2019 fleet and the vehicles covered under the 10-year extension. Subaru of America is currently using a strict internal VIN boundary to deny coverage for my vehicle, even though it suffered the exact same dangerous structural steering failure. I request that the NHTSA log this failure to track if Subaru's current VIN exclusion limits are overly narrow, leaving structurally defective and unsafe steering components on the road without proper remedy. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
Bought this car 1 year ago at east hills Subaru. Among other problems such as water leaking inside vehicle due to clogged drains, most recent issue is the steering column not locking firmly. This is causing the steering wheel to shift up or down while driving, even though locking mechanism under steering wheel column is engaged. The car has under 40k miles. The safety of the driver is at risk here as the shifting movement of the steering wheel affect proper steering. Dealer is unable to give me a reasonable appointment to address this and only has drop off service, no loaner cars available. I am not happy with the Subaru service department and the inability of this service department to address serious issues in a timely matter.
The car is less then 2 years old and it has a problem braking, it makes a rubbing noise everting time it turns while braking, at higher speeds it vibrates, and also has problem shifting dealership said they had no problems with the car.