SubaruOutback2013
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2013 Subaru Outback Steering Problems

30
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 30 stored complaint records:

  • 1 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

  • steering wheel · 10 records
  • highway speeds · 6 records
  • side side · 6 records
  • constant correction · 6 records
  • left right · 5 records
  • requiring constant · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi24
60–100k mi2
30–60k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • October 29, 2012 · 250 miles

    Steering

    Driving 55-60 mph car continually "drifted" off of center when driving, most noticeable on a straight stretch of road. Constant correction and recorrection needed to keep vehicle in its own driving lane. Dealer inspected vehicle and claimed there are no mechanical issues however many online complaints exist about this problem. I took a big loss but i immediately traded this brand new car in - i was terrified to…

    ODI 10483494

  • October 1, 2012 · 1,000 miles

    Steering

    Vehicle tracking issues same or similar to all the other complaints about this issue. The vehicle wanders from side-to-side at speeds of 40-70 mph requiring constant correction. It sometimes seems that it takes more effort (only slightly) than should be required to get it to correct at first but then goes quickly and easily. I noticed it the first time i had it on the highway and it has been the same ever since, 10…

    ODI 10532722

  • September 28, 2012 · 500 miles

    Steering

    This vehicle presented issues after the first 500 miles of ownership. After 1 repair attempt it is still the same. This vehicle replaced a 2012 outback which had the same issues. The problem with the steering in the 2012 and the 2013 is that both the vehicles wander all over the road. You need to keep all your attention on keeping it following the road causing extreme fatigue. It is described by me as heavy, does…

    ODI 10502811

  • August 27, 2012

    Steering

    Our complaint is that this 2013 outback subaru continues to drift. It does not just drift one way. You are constantly correcting to keep it in the center of the road. The first time we complained they did an alignment. That did not correct the problem. We then ask if they check the tires. They claimed there is no problem with theirs but they lowered the air pressure and that made it worse. Took it back to the dealer…

    ODI 10491963

  • August 1, 2012 · 100 miles

    Steering

    Steering issue. The car wanders, left and right. At freeway speed you must hold on with both hands and make constant corrections. The dealer verified that everything in the steering and suspension was tight, but this did not help the problem. I've had the vehicle for a year now with no change, except i've learned how to control it better. I found many similar complaints on the internet and gave these to the dealer.…

    ODI 10537021