2000 Subaru Outback Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 207 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,882miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2000 Subaru Outback, 2% of the 207 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,882 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.
“While driving 65-MPH on the highway, the driver lost control and was involved in an accident. The driver isn't sure if the steering mechanism fell off and caused the accident. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #10048389, filed 2003-11, 62,000 miles“The rear left trailing arm broke in half. Dealer notified. Part replaced by rossyln auto express shop. The cost of repairs were over $400.00. Subaru did not reimburse consumer.”
NHTSA complaint #10029969, filed 2003-08, 35,765 miles“Steering noise- whenever going over rough roads,turning into driveway, turning onto unlevel road, front end makes clunking noise. Dealer says Subaru is aware of it and it is normal for the car. The noise comes from the manner in which they designed the steering. Still don't think a brand new car should exhibit this type of problem without a fix available.”
NHTSA complaint #729565, filed 2000-08Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 10% |
| 2025 | 6 | 7% |
| 2024 | 5 | 5% |
| 2023 | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 | 4 | 1% |
| 2021 | 5 | 2% |
| 2020 | 14 | 2% |
| 2019 | 36 | 3% |
| 2018 | 36 | 4% |
| 2017 | 24 | 3% |
| 2016 | 24 | 4% |
| 2015 | 13 | 3% |
| 2014 | 17 | 8% |
| 2013 | 34 | 11% |
| 2012 | 9 | 3% |
| 2011 | 36 | 6% |
| 2010 | 41 | 11% |
| 2009 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 5 | 2% |
| 2007 | 6 | 5% |
| 2006 | 12 | 4% |
| 2005 | 13 | 5% |
| 2004 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 | 4 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% |
| 1997 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2000 Subaru Outback
42 complaintsEngine cooling
35 complaintsTires
30 complaintsSuspension
24 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Subaru Outback
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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