2010 Subaru Legacy Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 8%of 150 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,050miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the steering of the 2010 Subaru Legacy, 8% of the 150 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,050 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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 drove car and parked it. The next day I noticed when turning corners it was hard to steer, no power steering. It is not that noticeable while rounding slight curves in the road. The power steering fluid level is fine. I parked it in my garage thinking perhaps the extreme cold conditions was a factor. After parked in garage overnight, it initially handled fine, drove 19 miles and parked it. Drove it and it suddenly recurred. Called dealer and has never heard of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10562459, filed 2014-02, 74,000 miles“There are very noticeable vibrations on that can be felt through steering wheel, floor, and driver and passenger seats. Vibrations start to appear at the speeds approaching 60 m/hr; they increase exponentially and by 75 miles/hour they border on violent. The aliment and wheel balance were checked and determined not be an issue. The car was never in the accident and was serviced regularly. The dealer failed to determine cause of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10564664, filed 2014-02, 62,000 miles“Very bad vibration in steering wheel and front end in speeds in excess of 40mph. Many other Subaru Legacy owners are also experiencing this. The wheel shakes and requires numerous and frequent adjustments as it vibrates constantly. This has been ongoing for almost 2 years with no know fix from Subaru.”
NHTSA complaint #10386831, filed 2011-03, 1,000 miles“Car sways right to left at highway speeds of 55mph or more. Vibration in steering column present at any speed greater than 45mph but worse in 5th and 6th gears of mt. Steering feels unreliable. Car will deviate from intended path. Alignment has been checked, dealer has road force balanced tires and replaced a dampening spring in steering column. No change in either sway or vibration.”
NHTSA complaint #10326688, filed 2010-04, 1,200 miles“Vibrations occur when exceeding 50 MPH. These vibrations extend to the steering wheel, floor, and driver and passenger seats and increase as speeds becoming enhanced in speeds over 70mph. No accidents and regular dealer service. Have had multiple balances, alignments and 2 new sets of tires to no avail. Car presently in dealer repair for greater than 8 weeks trying to fix problem. I was informed that the entire front suspension needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10654992, filed 2014-11, 28,000 milesRelated recalls
- 10V283000Jun 24, 2010Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010 outback and legacy passenger vehicles manufactured from february 16, 2009 through april 12, 2010. The wiring in…Covers: Subaru Legacy 2010, Outback 2010
Related 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…
- 10192926May 25, 2017This bulletin announces a new steering column assembly designed to address a limited number of customer concerns involving the tilt mechanism portion not staying locked. This…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 17% |
| 2022 | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 | 4 | 3% |
| 2017 | 9 | 8% |
| 2016 | 16 | 11% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 4% |
| 2013 | 4 | 6% |
| 2012 | 7 | 8% |
| 2011 | 16 | 10% |
| 2010 | 12 | 8% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 1 | 3% |
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 2% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 3 | 3% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 8 | 7% |
| 1997 | 7 | 5% |
| 1996 | 3 | 2% |
| 1995 | 5 | 3% |
| 1994 | 4 | 7% |
| 1993 | 2 | 3% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2010 Subaru Legacy
50 complaintsEngine
31 complaintsAir bags
28 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Subaru Legacy
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology