2016 Subaru Legacy steering problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2016 Subaru Legacy — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Steering did not return to neutral position after making a right turn, steering wanted to continue on right turn. I was able to pull it back to straight position with some needed force. I don't believe my wife would be able , after initial surprise, to steer back into lane of traffic. Result could…”
filed Jun 16, 2023
“I'm having issues with the steering column and getting the key out. I'm not able to remove the key most days. Was this in any part of any known recall? Thank you”
filed Apr 28, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Steering column on the affected vehicles may have been improperly machined, and as a…Campaign 16V292000 · May 11, 2016
Steering problems in other Legacy years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Legacy | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 Legacy | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Legacy | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 Legacy | 4 | 3% |
| 2017 Legacy | 9 | 8% |
| 2015 Legacy | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 Legacy | 2 | 4% |
| 2013 Legacy | 4 | 6% |
| 2012 Legacy | 7 | 8% |
| 2011 Legacy | 16 | 10% |
| 2010 Legacy | 12 | 8% |
| 2009 Legacy | 1 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Subaru Legacy
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.