2010 Subaru Forester Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 262 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,647miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2010 Subaru Forester, 2% of the 262 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,647 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I just want to know if anything needs to be taken care of on my Subaru??? Turning has been hard and I don't know if it's a recall or not. I just had all my struts replace, and I heard that suspension was recalled????”
NHTSA complaint #11152952, filed 2018-11, 55,000 miles“I have a 2010 Subaru Forester. The vehicle has an issue with (1) the steering pulls to the right, (2) the engine loses power intermittently and (3) the car shakes and shimmies when driving at highway speeds. All three of the issues have been with the car since I purchased it at 6 miles on the odometer. The steering issue is dangerous because it makes it hard to keep the car on the road. I have taken the car in 2 times for an alignment and the issue persists still at 2750 miles. The engine issue has been with the car since the beginning. …”
NHTSA complaint #10360299, filed 2010-10, 6 miles“Self canceling turn signals do not cancel when making a partial left or right turn. Self canceling signals do cancel properly when making a full turn. Subaru technicians report indicates turn signals are canceling as designed and no additional adjustments can be made.”
NHTSA complaint #10466558, filed 2012-07, 12,647 miles“Steering wheel off center, 2 different dealers said they would adjust tire pressure to correct. Tire pressure does not correct issue. Off center steering wheel can lead to a crash.”
NHTSA complaint #10353324, filed 2010-09, 5 miles“The contact owned a 2010 Subaru Forester. After reversing from the driveway, the contact placed the vehicle in drive to travel down a hill at 5-10 MPH. When the contact attempted to turn left, the steering wheel felt stiff and veered to the right. As a result, the vehicle crash into a curb and turned counter-clockwise. The vehicle then rolled backwards at a steep incline. The brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. The contact depressed the brake pedal numerous times, but the vehicle continued to roll away. The vehicle came to a stop after the rear end crashed into a tree. …”
NHTSA complaint #11256651, filed 2019-09, 59,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11032035Apr 20, 2026This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedures to be followed when addressing customer concerns of steering wheel/vehicle body vibration when driving at highway speeds when…
- 10140549Jun 17, 2015If you encounter a vehicle that has a groaning type noise coming from the power steering pump when the wheel is turned to the full right or left position when the vehicle is…
- 10235894Oct 23, 2014Revision to Troubleshooting Information for VDC DTC C0071
- 10093509Oct 23, 2014Revision to troubleshooting information for vdc dtc c0071
- 10056871Sep 2, 2014Subaru: replacing coolant piping located adjacent to radiator that's corroded and damaged due to road salt and/or salt water accumulation and new replacement is double thick…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 2% |
| 2024 | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 3 | 1% |
| 2020 | 11 | 2% |
| 2019 | 14 | 2% |
| 2018 | 25 | 5% |
| 2017 | 25 | 4% |
| 2016 | 19 | 5% |
| 2015 | 19 | 3% |
| 2014 | 16 | 4% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 5 | 2% |
| 2009 | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 | 4 | 8% |
| 2007 | 3 | 4% |
| 2006 | 9 | 10% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 3 | 2% |
| 1998 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2010 Subaru Forester
76 complaintsAir bags
42 complaintsBrakes
37 complaintsEngine
34 complaintsVehicle speed control
24 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Subaru Forester
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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