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2020 Subaru Outback Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2020 Subaru Outback has 12 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2020 Subaru Outback

Visibility
354
Electrical
245
Other
150
Powertrain
43
Engine
17
Structure
17
Airbags
15
Steering
12
Brakes
10
Lights
9
Speed Control
5
Wheels
3
Suspension
3

12

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 18, 2023STEERINGThe contact owns a 2020 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that their daughter was driving approxima...
Nov 1, 2022STEERINGCar lurches when put into gear, Transmission make loud chirping noise when place into gear from park...
Oct 14, 2022STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMI was stopped at a light in a 3 Lane St. It was approximately 930 at night. The auto start stop feat...
Apr 13, 2022STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKESOn April 13th 2022, me and my wife were returning home. We were at a complete stop on a left only tu...
Sep 9, 2021STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEMy 2020 Outback Touring has had several issues including the infotainment system rebooting and turni...
Aug 1, 2021STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERLane Departure feature malfunction at higher speeds: will reactivate a few seconds after physically ...
Dec 4, 2020STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSTHE BATTERY STARTED FAILING AFTER LESS THAN 8000 MILES ON THE CAR THAT IS LESS THAN A YEAR OLD. IT L...
Dec 31, 2019STEERINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED, THE STEERING CEAS...
Dec 19, 2019STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLDEC 7TH. LANE CENTERING AND CRUISE CONTROL FUNCTIONS ON. WHILE TRAVELING SOUTH ON I-75 IN THE CE...
Nov 28, 2019STEERINGMY WIFE AND I WERE DRIVING HOME ON I35 IN OKLAHOMA. THE ROAD WAS STRAIGHT. IT WAS NIGHTTIME. I HA...
Nov 6, 2019STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, TH...
Nov 4, 2019STEERINGWHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY I HAD ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL AND LANE CENTERING TURNED ON. I WAS DRIVI...

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