Steering Problems of Subaru Legacy

Subaru Legacy owners have reported 108 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 18 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (80 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering column (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Steering problems of Subaru Legacy

The Steering problem

Brakes malfunctioned and car spun out and hit deer   Read details...

The Steering Column problem

I�m having issues with the steering column and getting the key out. I�m not able to remove the key most days. Was this in any part of any known recall? thank you   Read details...

The Steering Failed problem

I was on an entry ramp to interstate 95 and found myself a bit out of line in the road after I had turned to check oncoming traffic. I tried to correct, and lost steering control. Car went into fishtail from which I was unable to recover, and eventually spun out into oncoming interstate traffic,   Read details...

The Steering Gear Box problem

Gear box seal failed. Yh   Read details...

The Steering Idler Arm problem

Bolt on the idler arm snapped, causing the timing chain to drop, and resulting in a bent engine valve. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.   Read details...




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