Steering Related Problems of the 2005 Subaru Legacy

Table 1 shows two common steering related problems of the 2005 Subaru Legacy. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the power steering pump (one problem).

Table 1. Steering related problems of Subaru Legacy

Problem Category Number of Problems
Steering problems
2
Power Steering Pump problems
1

Recently reported Steering problems of the 2005 Subaru Legacy

The Steering problem

Boots crack and you must replace entire drive shaft. Left front drive shaft was just replaced @85,000 miles as the boot cracked on the other side as well. Think this is a design flaw as drive shaft sits over the top of the catalytic converter with no shield to block the heat.   Read details...

The Power Steering Pump problem

: the contact stated the odor of gasoline was noticed intermittently upon starting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local dealership where the problem could not be duplicated. The vehicle continued to smell of gasoline and the vehicle was taken back to the service dealer where it was   Read details...


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