2010 Subaru Outback Steering Problems
NHTSA lists 41 steering complaints for the 2010 Subaru Outback, 11% of that year's 360 total complaints. There is one related recall (campaign 10V283000) covering a steering column electrical roll connector, and owners report a separate steering-wheel vibration pattern not tied to that recall.
- Steering complaints
- 41
- 11% of 360 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 360
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 1,200 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Steering wheel vibrates or shakes at highway speeds, often starting around 50-60 mph and worsening at higher speeds.
- Vibration persists even after dealers perform tire rebalancing or road-force balancing, with owners reporting the tires themselves are not defective.
- Vehicle wanders or tracks poorly at highway speed, requiring frequent countersteering to stay in the lane.
- Some owners report the car suddenly deviates left or right without steering input, especially above 50 mph.
- Vibration is present very early in vehicle life, with several complaints filed at very low mileage, including one at 1,200 miles.
- A separate recall addresses a steering column electrical roll connector wiring issue, distinct from the vibration complaints.
When 2010 Subaru Outback steering complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 25, 2010, latest Sep 20, 2021.
Steering recalls for the 2010 Subaru Outback
- NHTSA 10V283000Jun 24, 2010Steering73,698 vehicles
Steering:column
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010 outback and legacy passenger vehicles manufactured from february 16, 2009 through april 12, 2010. The wiring in the steering column electrical roll connector located behind the vehicle's steering wheel may develop stress cracks and eventually break. If this were to happen certain electrical components may not operate as intended.
Risk: Possible circuits affected are the driver's frontal airbag, paddle shifter function, cruise control, horn control and radio functions increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will check lot number of the steering roll connector. The roll connector will be replaced with a new one if the lot number showed any affected range of the failure occurrence. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on july 7, 2010. Owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
Steering complaints by Outback model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2010 Subaru Outback have steering problems?
- Yes. NHTSA lists 41 steering complaints for the 2010 Outback, 11% of all complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a steering recall for the 2010 Subaru Outback?
- Yes, campaign 10V283000 covers a steering column electrical roll connector wiring issue on 2010 Outback and Legacy vehicles built between February 16, 2009 and April 12, 2010. Dealers check the connector's lot number and replace it if needed.
- What steering symptom do 2010 Outback owners report most?
- Most complaints describe steering wheel vibration or shake at highway speeds, often starting around 50-60 mph, that persists despite tire rebalancing.
- At what mileage do steering complaints typically appear on the 2010 Outback?
- The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on this model year is 1,200 miles, indicating the issue often showed up very early in ownership.
- Did the steering issue cause any crashes?
- NHTSA data for this steering complaint set records 1 crash and 1 injury, out of 41 total steering complaints.