1. Subaru Outback
  2. Problems
  3. 2002
  4. Steering

2002 Subaru Outback Steering Problems

2
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 2 stored complaint records:

  • 2 indicate a crash
  • 2 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi1
60–100k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • February 19, 2007 · 90,000 miles

    Steering

    Tl*the contact owns a 2002 subaru outback. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel locked on several occasions when the contact attempted to turn the wheel. The dealer could not duplicate the failure or make any repairs. On a separate occasion, the driver attempted to make a right turn, but the steering locked up again and could not be turned. The vehicle crashed into the guard rail, but the contact…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10249828

  • March 22, 2004 · 8,000 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling · Steering

    2002 subaru outback wagon repeatedly and unexpectedly stalls while driving. Has been ongoing for nearly 2 years. Has been examined on multiple occassions (at least 4) at rye ford subaru in rye new york with the ongoing result that the dealership claims to have no knowledge of the problem and unable to replicate. Car was delivered back to dealership on a flatbed after stalling 5 or 6 times in main thoroughfare that…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10063724