2011 Subaru Legacy steering problems

Filed Apr 7, 2023 · Steering, Suspension · IL

Front sub-frame rusted through. Local mechanic said unsafe to drive. Insurance will not cover claim because this is "prior issue" not accident related. Subaru dealership confirmed safety risk and will repair for >$3000.

Filed Dec 29, 2020 · Steering · 149,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 subaru legacy. The contact stated while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the horn activated independently without warning. The contact stated that the symptom was like the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v283000 (steering). The vehicle was driven to webster groves subaru (7982 big bend blvd, webster groves, mo 63119, (314) 476-9638) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the steering wheel electrical connector needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 149,000.

Filed Oct 25, 2020 · Steering · 115,000 miles · MD

Horn sounds unintentionally possibly similar/ related to campaign 10v283000 from previous model year. Horn sounds when I am turning the wheel and accelerating, especially when going from a stop, up a hill, or harder acceleration. Occasionally when going straight, especially over speed bumps. Horn also sounds when I hit the rim of the steering wheel with my fist.

Filed Jan 18, 2017 · Electrical, Steering · 62,000 miles · OH

Steering wheel remote radio volume control intermittent to non-operational. Problem began while parked and running after adjusting steering wheel to full length position (closer to driver).

Filed Oct 25, 2016 · Steering, Suspension · 16,000 miles · VA

When driving over even the slightest rough road, not potholes or large bumps, but surfaces that seem to be just rough or slightly rippled maybe, it varies from different surfaces, the struts shake and cause a loud vibrating noise as if they are loose. I have experienced this in other cars and the problem was a broken strut mount. When replaced it was fixed . I can't get the subaru mechanics to experience this while they drive the car. I have been told the struts mounts have been checked and are tight. However I believe they may still be cracked or broken in some way. Simply putting a wrench on them and finding them tight will not reveal a broken strut mount this problem has been ongoing for about 4 years of the 6 years we have owned the car. Lately it has begun to sort of drift and steering is very sensitive at high speed. Current mileage is 54,000 at 6 years.

Filed Oct 23, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · 40,000 miles · ME

Vehicle sways side to side from one side of road to other side of road at highway speeds around 60 MPH. When vehicle is driven about 45 had not effect on steering. When driven on the highway the steering pulls extremely, unable to control the steering wheel while griping the steering wheel hard. The car is being pulled side to side at highway speed 60 MPH can not get the speed up pass 60 MPH and happens in slight windy conditions. Dealer is unable to locate the problem since all the tires are brand new, alignment is fully perfect. Suspensions are perfect.

Filed Jul 26, 2013 · Steering, Wheels · 86,000 miles · CT

Driving on newly paved highway at 80mph the car starts to shake and vibrate. At lower speeds this is not an issue.

Filed Oct 31, 2012 · Steering, Suspension · PA

2011 subaru legacy. Consumer states vehicle has a flaw of wandering when driven on highways at speeds above 60 MPH *tgw the consumer stated when driving at speeds of 45 MPH or less, the steering was fine, although it was considerably stiffer. In the lower speed range, the dead-band on the steering wheel was near zero. However, at highway speeds the dead-band approached 1 inch. The dead-band seemed to be what caused the vehicle to wander continuously from one side of the lane to the other. The wandering only occurred on a straight well used highway. On curves, there was no wandering because the steering wheel was at the edge of the dead-band. The consumer returned the vehicle to the dealer twice. The first time. The wheels were aligned, which did not solve the problem. On the second visit, the shop could not reproduce the problem because there was no straight worn highways close by. The dealer performed a four wheel alignment on the vehicle. The consumer continued to experience the wandering problem. Updated 12/19/12

Filed Aug 15, 2012 · Steering, Suspension · 18,200 miles · NJ

At highway speeds going around turns steering is very loose, car to wonder and not maintain track causing you to jerk the wheel to currect..

Filed Jun 13, 2012 · Driver assistance, Steering · 1,000 miles · VA

While driving on the highway at 60+ MPH the vehicle exhibits a severe "sway" or pull from side to side. The severity of the swaying increases with speed, the driver has to "fight" the steering wheel to keep the vehicle centered in its lane. The sway/pull has been present since the first highway trip at about 1000 miles, and is still present after dealer checks and realignments. The swaying can be so severe as to make the driver feel the car is uncontrollable at normal highway speeds. The swaying can be so severe as to cause the vehicle to depart from its lane. The swaying/pulling occurs in all road conditions. Passengers in the vehicle have commented on the swaying, stating they felt "unsafe". Tire pressures have been checked and adjusted to manufacturers specifications before each highway trip. When tested with a chase vehicle the 2nd vehicle did not exhibit these symptoms ruling out road/wind conditions.