Component Record

Subaru Outback 2017 Steering Problems

24 distinct owners reported a steering problem on the 2017 Subaru Outback - 3% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage24 complaints

24 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

16V292000Reported May 11, 2016 - 48,819 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on May 11, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 48,819 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System393 Visibility235 Unknown Or Other178 Driver Assistance and Stability Systems48 Power Train47 Engine44

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.