2017 Subaru Legacy Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 8%of 119 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the steering of the 2017 Subaru Legacy, 8% of the 119 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 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.
“Key is getting stuck in ignition after car is placed in park and turned off. Car must be moved out of park into neutral and park into park multiple times before key can be removed from ignition. At times I have had to leave the key in the car and return later in order to remove it. This is creating a hazard not only for the potential for the car to be stolen but also it keeps me from moving my car quickly if necessary.”
NHTSA complaint #11270013, filed 2019-10, 54,000 miles“I had an accident with my 2017 Subaru Legacy and initially saw a deer to my left and tried to steer slightly right. Next thing I know the cops are there and took me to hospital. They said the car went over an embankment. It had massive damage and after two months in shop, still pulls to the right. I never received a recall on this car but it was sending me messages through starlink saying there was a power steering problem. I will try to attach that screen shot. Also the dealer that sold us the car has been no help at all. The car was driving and in motion. No air bags deployed either.”
NHTSA complaint #11179976, filed 2019-02, 12,000 miles“After purchasing my vehicle in november, my steering felt off in december. A couple weeks later my tire pressure light came on. I took my car in for service and there was a nail in my tire. Subaru repaired the tired. Upon leaving Subaru, steering continued to feel off . Pulling to one side constantly. I took the car in to Subaru again for a wheel alignment on january 23rd. They confirmed it was out of alignment and fixed it. The car drove great for 2 weeks and again it is off. Car is extremely hard to keep in the lane; if it is windy it is even worse. …”
NHTSA complaint #10954247, filed 2017-02, 2,000 miles“Our current 2017 Legacy has less than 35,000 miles and is 3 months 4 months out of warranty, some of which was during the covid19 shutdown. The latest issue is the ignition switch issue when you can get the keys out or engine to stop. There are a number of complaints online but s\the Subaru dealer refused to address this under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #11328059, filed 2020-06, 33,000 miles“The steering has no resistance to input from the road or crosswind, heavy/slushy snow, etc. You have to steer into a crosswind and as soon as the wind is gone, the car veers. This happens with the wind given off while passing the front of a semi truck or other large commercial truck. The steering is very easy for the driver but has no feel . It needs more weight to resist outside forces. I've had it to the dealer and they aligned it but the problem persists. They say it is inherent to the design of the car. This occurs regularly. …”
NHTSA complaint #11072044, filed 2018-02, 10,000 milesRelated recalls
- 16V292000May 11, 2016DO NOT DRIVESubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to May 6, 2016. The…Covers: Subaru Legacy 2016–2017, Outback 2015–2017
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 2017 Subaru Legacy
35 complaintsElectrical system
30 complaintsOther or unknown
21 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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