Are steering problems common on the 2014 Subaru Outback?

NHTSA has logged 17 steering complaints for the 2014 Outback, which is 8% of the 208 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a steering recall for the 2014 Subaru Outback?

No. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to the steering complaints for the 2014 Outback.

At what mileage do steering problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure among reported steering complaints is 8,800 miles.

Did the steering issues cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records one crash linked to steering complaints on the 2014 Outback, with no fires and no injuries reported.

How does the 2014 Outback compare to other years for steering complaints?

The 2014 Outback's 8% share of steering complaints is lower than 2010 (12%) and 2013 (11%), but higher than 2015 (3%) and 2020 (1%).

2014 Subaru Outback Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 17 steering complaints for the 2014 Subaru Outback, 8% of its 208 total complaints for the year. One crash and no fires or injuries are linked to this component, with a median failure mileage of 8,800 miles, and there are no related recalls.

Steering complaints: 17; 8% of 208
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 8,800 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Owners describe the steering pulling persistently to one side, most often the right, requiring constant correction even after repeated alignments.
Some drivers report the vehicle will not track straight and instead drifts back and forth, forcing an over-correction cycle from side to side.
Several complaints describe the power steering assist failing outright, leaving the wheel heavy or nearly impossible to turn until the dealer replaced parts.
One owner reported intermittent loss of power steering assist that came and went after restarting the car, with no warning lights present.
A few owners noted the steering wheel did not return to center evenly after turning, feeling off compared to a normal alignment issue.

When 2014 Subaru Outback steering complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 1, 2013, latest Jan 13, 2025.

17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2013 to Jan 2025; peak Nov 2013 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2014 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

Are steering problems common on the 2014 Subaru Outback?: NHTSA has logged 17 steering complaints for the 2014 Outback, which is 8% of the 208 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2014 Subaru Outback?: No. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to the steering complaints for the 2014 Outback.
At what mileage do steering problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure among reported steering complaints is 8,800 miles.
Did the steering issues cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records one crash linked to steering complaints on the 2014 Outback, with no fires and no injuries reported.
How does the 2014 Outback compare to other years for steering complaints?: The 2014 Outback's 8% share of steering complaints is lower than 2010 (12%) and 2013 (11%), but higher than 2015 (3%) and 2020 (1%).