2013 Subaru Legacy Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 6%of 66 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2013 Subaru Legacy, 6% of the 66 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,500 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.
“My mechanic told me there was a recall on older Legacy's like 2010-2012 about the brake lines. He went on to check my brake lines (with my car on a lift) and saw they were completely rusted out and swollen. Also, for some reason when I'm driving, my car pulls to one side or the other, specifically on the highway. I cannot drive straight or let go of the steering wheel or else it'll pull me off the road. My mechanic has already looked everything over and said everything was good. So I'm not sure where the problem is but it's with the steering.”
NHTSA complaint #11089971, filed 2018-04, 105,000 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle began to swerve. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated they could not diagnose the cause of failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,000. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10524094, filed 2013-07, 1,000 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that the telescopic steering wheel would not lock into position. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where the steering wheel shaft was replaced. The contact was informed by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 13v194000 (steering). The failure mileage was 12,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10553998, filed 2013-11, 12,000 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle wandered left and right. An inspection was performed, but no problem was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and the contact was advised that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v194000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 100. Updated 10/22/13 the consumer stated adjustments were made, but it did not correct the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10544277, filed 2013-09, 100 milesRelated recalls
- 13V194000May 13, 2013Subaru is recalling certain model year 2013 Outback and Legacy vehicles manufactured from February 15, 2012, through June 15, 2012. In the affected vehicles…Covers: Subaru Legacy 2013, Outback 2013
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…
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 2013 Subaru Legacy
18 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Subaru Legacy
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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