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2015 Subaru outback Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2015 Subaru outback has 13 NHTSA steering complaints and 1 steering-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2015 Subaru outback

Visibility
125
Electrical
118
Other
94
Powertrain
34
Structure
29
Engine
23
Speed Control
20
Brakes
16
Steering
13
Airbags
8
Wheels
7
Suspension
4
Lights
3

13

Complaints

1

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

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

Steering Recalls

16V292000

STEERING:COLUMN

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to May 6, 2016....

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Sep 17, 2025STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSThe clock spring (steering roll connector) component has failed, confirmed by the resulting complete...
Nov 4, 2024STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe clock spring that controls the steering wheel, horn and other electrical accessories doesn’t wor...
Jul 8, 2024STEERINGThe car horn is unable to be used when driving straight. It only works when setting the alarm and on...
Aug 31, 2023STEERING,POWER TRAIN,SEATSDriver's seat started peeling off approximately a year after purchase. Notified dealer, they said to...
Sep 16, 2021STEERINGVehicle had recent periodic service performed prior to event at Gwinette Subaru, Gwinette, GA. Vehic...
Jun 11, 2021STEERINGWhen my dashboard lights lit up for no reason, it was determined after visiting the dealership that ...
Apr 14, 2021STEERING,AIR BAGS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEWE BUILT AND BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK AND WE HAVE EXPERIENCED: - A CONSTANT SUDDEN LOS...
Dec 28, 2020STEERINGDRIVING DOWN STRAIGHT STRETCH OF FREEWAY ON THE INSIDE LANE AT 65-70MPH IN WET BUT SATISFACTORY COND...
May 22, 2020STEERING,POWER TRAIN,LANE DEPARTURECONSTANT CHECK ENGINE, NO ADAS FUNCTIONS AND MULTIPLE CODES AND HUD INDICATORS INCLUDING CKENGNE, XM...
Mar 23, 2016STEERINGIN MOTION.ON COUNTRY ROAD. THERE IS A GAP IN THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN WHERE I GOT MY FINGER CAUGHT...
Jun 1, 2015STEERINGNEW 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK STEERING WANDERING LEFT AND RIGHT PREVENTING THE CAR FROM BEING STEERED STRA...
Apr 2, 2015STEERINGTHE BACKING ON THE STEERING WHEEL CORE IS MISSING AND WHEN TURNING IT IS VERY EASY TO PLACE PART OF ...
Jan 23, 2015STEERINGTHE CAR DOES NOT DRIVE STRAIT , WANDERING LEFT AND RIGHT AT ALL THE TIME FROM THE DAY ONE .CHECKED ...

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