Table 1 shows two common steering related problems of the 2016 Subaru Outback. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (22 problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering column (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering problems | |
| Steering Column problems |
Subject: formal safety defect complaint: 2016 Subaru Outback – manufacturing nondisclosure of latent "day 1" design flaw causing ignition key entrapment, uncommanded steering column lockout, and severe family safety risk I am writing to formally report a severe, unaddressed safety Read details...
Key gets stuck on ignition switch when I turn car off and put it in park. Key will not release from the steering column. It takes several minutes, some times up to 20 minutes for the key to release from the column. Vehicle needs to be started and turned off several times before key releases. Read details...