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2008 Subaru Outback Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Subaru Outback has 5 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2008 Subaru Outback

Airbags
93
Electrical
32
Brakes
27
Engine
13
Lights
10
Powertrain
9
Other
9
Suspension
9
Structure
6
Speed Control
6
Steering
5
Wheels
3

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 15, 2013STEERING,SUSPENSION,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)WHILE DRIVING ON SLIGHTLY SLICK ROADS IN NORTHERN MICHIGAN THE REAR WHEELS WOULD LOSE TRACTION AND S...
Nov 13, 2013STEERING,WHEELSMY VEHICLE IS "GHOST WALKING" AS DEFINED IN THIS THREAD: HTTP://WWW.SUBARUOUTBACK.ORG/FORUMS/66-PROB...
Feb 10, 2012STEERING,SUSPENSIONI BOUGHT MY 2008 SUBARU OUTBACK NEW. I HAVE DRIVEN IT IN ALMOST EVERY ROAD AND WEATHER CONDITION POS...
Oct 3, 2008STEERING2008 SUBARU OUTBACK WITH 11,000 MILES HAS HAD A PERSISTENT PROBLEM PULLING TO THE RIGHT AT HIGHWAY S...
Jun 3, 2008STEERING,SUSPENSIONTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH AND GREATER, THE VEHICLE WOULD TEND...

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