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2016 Subaru Outback Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 Subaru Outback has 23 NHTSA steering complaints and 1 steering-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2016 Subaru Outback

Electrical
291
Other
98
Visibility
84
Powertrain
44
Engine
32
Steering
23
Structure
17
Speed Control
15
Airbags
9
Brakes
9
Seat Belts
4

23

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
Feb 2, 2026STEERINGBrake light comes on while driving and power steering also locks up..
Jan 18, 2025STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe steering warning light came on and my steering wheel stiffened. Luckily I was able to make it ho...
Apr 10, 2022STEERINGI was turning around a bend, going approximately 35mpg, when the wheels no longer were turning as if...
Apr 4, 2022STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWhen trying to put the vehicle in park, the key will not release from the engine. After 10-15 minute...
Mar 12, 2021STEERINGKey does not come out of ignition after turning car off. Gets stuck frequently (almost everytime I d...
Feb 1, 2021STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERKEY GETS STUCK ON IGNITION SWITCH WHEN I TURN CAR OFF AND PUT IT IN PARK. KEY WILL NOT RELEASE FROM...
Dec 8, 2019STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMIGNITION KEY GETS STUCK EVERYTIME AND I HAVE TO JAM IT INTO PARK TO GE IT OUT
Sep 23, 2019STEERINGDRIVING AT AROUND 40 MILES PER HOUR AND SUDDENLY LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THE STEERING WH...
May 1, 2019STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMDIFFICULTY TURNING THE CARS IGNITION INTO THE OFF POSITION TO REMOVE KEY. KEY STOCKS IN IGNITION AN...
Nov 25, 2018STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHERKEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION. CAN'T REMOVE THE KEY REGARDLESS OF PUSHING, TURNING, PUTTING PARKING...
Mar 31, 2018STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMBATTERY DIES IF CAR IS NOT DRIVEN WEEKLY. STEERING COLUMN REPLACED TWICE AND STEERING RACK ONCE.
Mar 13, 2018STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMI WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH WITH THE CAR STOPPED AND THE CAR WAS IN "PAR...
Jul 7, 2017STEERINGCURRENTLY AT LEAST A COUPLE TIMES A WEEK, MY KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION WHILE SHUTTING OFF VEHIC...
May 19, 2017STEERINGI WAS TRAVELING ON I49 AT ~60 MPH, IN LIGHT RAIN, AND NON FREEZING TEMPERATURE. I WAS ON A STRAIGHT ...
Jan 7, 2017STEERINGINTERSTATE DRIVING. 65 MPH. NIGHTTIME DRIVING. CRUISE CONTROL OFF. SUBARU EYESIGHT STEERING CORRECTI...
Nov 28, 2016STEERINGWHEN MAKING STEERING CORRECTIONS AS YOU DRIVE, THE STEERING MAKES THE CAR VERY TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT ...
Jun 22, 2016STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, ...
May 12, 2016STEERINGSTEERING RECALL- NO PARTS
May 9, 2016STEERINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMB...
Apr 6, 2016STEERINGSTEERING WONDERING FROM SIDE TO SIDE, CAN'NT HOLD IN CENTER OF LANE. ON HIGHWAY OR STREET

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