Steering Column problems of the 2011 Subaru Outback

Three problems related to steering column have been reported for the 2011 Subaru Outback. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Subaru Outback based on all problems reported for the 2011 Outback.

1 Steering Column problem

Failure Date: 07/08/2014

Subaru Outback vibrates in steering wheel and seats at speeds from 60 to above. There is a service bulletin which states the steering column and steering wheel gets replaced. Have not found any information that this rectifies the issue or that it makes the car any more safe or pleasant to drive. Postings suggest that this repair does not improve the issue.

2 Steering Column problem

Failure Date: 05/15/2011

The contact owns a 2011 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph the steering wheel would shake and vibrate. The vehicle would also respond late to turns in the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the steering column and various suspension components were replaced. The failures continued. The failure mileage was 3,000.

3 Steering Column problem

Failure Date: 03/23/2011

The contact owns a 2011 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the steering wheel started to vibrate and shake. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the steering column, brakes, tires, lower control arms and a tire alignment was performed. The remedy failed to repair the problem. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 8,022 and current mileage was 23,000.




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