2003 Subaru Outback steering problems

3 owner complaints about steering on the 2003 Subaru Outback have been filed with NHTSA. The average reported mileage at failure is 73,250 miles. No recall currently covers this component on this model year.

3complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
73,250avg. miles at failure

What exactly fails

Owner complaints

Nov 18, 2008 · failed Nov 16, 2008 · 146,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 subaru outback. While the contact was driving, the steering wheel just kept turning around, but the wheels did not move. The vehicle needed to be towed. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 146,000.

Mar 27, 2003 · failed Feb 17, 2003 · 500 miles · WA

Nar 03-27-2003 mr the car dies intermittently at speeds between 20-25 MPH on deceleration. The power is completely lost with no power steering control. Additional items noticied .. Shifting in transmission at low speeds, dashboard creaks and drivers window faulty. *cb

Mar 4, 2003 · MT

The vehicle experienced problems with the wheels. The vehicle did not turn when needed. *nlm *ts

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