How many steering complaints does the 2011 Subaru Outback have?

NHTSA lists 36 steering-related complaints for the 2011 Subaru Outback, making up about 6% of the 651 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a steering recall for the 2011 Subaru Outback?

No related recalls are listed in the data for steering issues on the 2011 Subaru Outback.

What is the main steering problem reported?

Owners most commonly describe a steering wheel vibration or shimmy that appears at highway speeds, often starting at very low mileage after purchase.

At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2011 Subaru Outback is 1,200 miles.

Were there any crashes or fires linked to steering complaints?

NHTSA data for this area lists 1 crash and 1 fire among the 36 steering complaints, with 0 injuries reported.

2011 Subaru Outback Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 36 steering complaints for the 2011 Subaru Outback, about 6% of that year's 651 total complaints. Most describe steering wheel vibration or shimmy at highway speed, with median mileage at failure of 1,200. No related recalls are on file.

Steering complaints: 36; 6% of 651
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 1,200 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Owners describe steering wheel vibration or shimmy that starts around 45 mph and worsens at 60-70 mph.
Several report the vibration appearing within the first few hundred miles of ownership, sometimes immediately after purchase.
Some describe the shaking as causing hand and arm pain or numbness from gripping the wheel.
Dealers reportedly tried tire balancing, tire replacement, and steering wheel replacement without fully resolving the vibration.
One owner reported losing steering control at highway speed, causing the vehicle to sway as if on ice.
A separate report describes total loss of power steering at 30 mph followed by a fire that destroyed the vehicle.

When 2011 Subaru Outback steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 22, 2010, latest May 30, 2023.

36 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2010 to May 2023; peak Dec 2010 (3).

Steering recalls for the 2011 Subaru Outback

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Outback model year

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

201041 (12%)
201136 (6%)
20129 (3%)
201334 (11%)
201417 (8%)
201513 (3%)
201624 (4%)
201723 (3%)
201835 (4%)
201936 (3%)
202013 (1%)
20215 (2%)
20224 (1%)
20232 (2%)
20245 (5%)
20256 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2011 Subaru Outback have?: NHTSA lists 36 steering-related complaints for the 2011 Subaru Outback, making up about 6% of the 651 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2011 Subaru Outback?: No related recalls are listed in the data for steering issues on the 2011 Subaru Outback.
What is the main steering problem reported?: Owners most commonly describe a steering wheel vibration or shimmy that appears at highway speeds, often starting at very low mileage after purchase.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2011 Subaru Outback is 1,200 miles.
Were there any crashes or fires linked to steering complaints?: NHTSA data for this area lists 1 crash and 1 fire among the 36 steering complaints, with 0 injuries reported.