How many suspension, wheels and tire complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Subaru Legacy?

NHTSA lists 21 complaints in this area for the 2011 Legacy, which is 13% of the 167 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Subaru Legacy suspension or steering?

No. The data shows no related recalls filed for this problem area on the 2011 Legacy.

At what mileage do these suspension and steering problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 11,400 miles.

How does the 2011 Legacy compare to other years for this problem?

The 2011 model year has the highest share of suspension, wheels and tires complaints among the years listed, at 13%, compared to 6% for 2010 and 7% for 2012.

Did these steering and suspension complaints lead to any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these complaints.

2011 Subaru Legacy Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 21 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2011 Subaru Legacy, 13% of that year's 167 total complaints and the highest share of any model year in this dataset. No related recalls are on file, and the median mileage at failure was 11,400.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 21; 13% of 167
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 11,400 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Owners describe a wobbly, swaying feeling at highway speeds above 60 mph that makes the car feel out of control even in calm wind conditions.
Multiple reports mention a steering wheel shimmy or vibration at highway speed that new tires and wheel balancing did not fix.
Some owners say the car floats or feels unstable in its lane at 60+ mph despite correct tire pressure.
Several complaints describe the vehicle having to be fought to stay centered, with the sway or pull worsening as speed increases.
One owner reported struts shaking and producing a loud vibrating noise over rough or rippled road surfaces, suspecting a loose strut mount.
A rear alignment issue was found by a dealer after a report of the vehicle becoming hard to control in heavy wind or when passed by large vehicles.

When 2011 Subaru Legacy suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 12, 2010, latest Jul 7, 2026.

21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2010 to Jul 2026; peak Sep 2010 (1).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2011 Subaru Legacy

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Legacy model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20109 (6%)
201121 (13%)
20126 (7%)
20130 (0%)
20141 (2%)
20157 (4%)
20166 (4%)
20175 (4%)
20186 (5%)
20192 (2%)
20201 (1%)
20211 (3%)
20221 (3%)
20230 (0%)
20241 (6%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheels and tire complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Subaru Legacy?: NHTSA lists 21 complaints in this area for the 2011 Legacy, which is 13% of the 167 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Subaru Legacy suspension or steering?: No. The data shows no related recalls filed for this problem area on the 2011 Legacy.
At what mileage do these suspension and steering problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 11,400 miles.
How does the 2011 Legacy compare to other years for this problem?: The 2011 model year has the highest share of suspension, wheels and tires complaints among the years listed, at 13%, compared to 6% for 2010 and 7% for 2012.
Did these steering and suspension complaints lead to any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these complaints.