Steering Related Problems of the 2017 Subaru Outback

Table 1 shows two common steering related problems of the 2017 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 (one problem).

Table 1. Steering related problems of Subaru Outback

Problem Category Number of Problems
Steering problems
22
Steering Column problems
1

Recently reported Steering problems of the 2017 Subaru Outback

The Steering problem

Ignition key not releasing after turning engine off. Put shifter in park, foot on brakeii, turn ignition key off. Key will not release. Have to cycle multiple times to get key released.   Read details...

The Steering Column problem

Ignition key becomes locked in the steering column when the car is turned off. Many times when I turn the car off the keys become stuck in the steering column. It is necessary to turn the car off and on and sometimes even move the car and park a 2nd or 3rd time before the keys can be removed from   Read details...


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