2007 Subaru Outback Steering Problems

“We purchased a Subaru Outback on 2/3/07 and the accident was on 2/7/07, at 10:05 am. I was in cruise control at 60 MPH and I was in the passing lane, all of a sudden I started to go to the left, against the guard rail, I thought I was on black ice, but the road was dry, but because I thought it was ice, I did not touch the brake, and therefore I was still going 60 MPH in cruise control. …”

“While driving on snow covered roads with three people and ski equipment in the vehicle, I experienced dangerous, abnormal handling. This phenomenon has been reported by many other 2005-2009 Subaru Outback owners, and is believed to be caused by a design flaw in the vehicles suspension system. Specifically, the outbacks appear to have a chassis tuning issue where the rear suspension oscillates in such a way to cause rear-steer. When this occurs road feel and handling confidence are completely lost. …”

“On 11/23/2018, I was driving westbound down a hill in the inside lane of a highway in light drizzle, speed approximately 50 MPH. The highway was wet but no standing water. Suddenly the front wheels began alternately pulling to the left, then right, then left, then right, causing the vehicle to weave uncontrollably. After just a few seconds the car swerved across the right lane, spinning to face the westbound traffic. The car then swung up an embankment along the roadside, skidded backwards on its left side, then came to rest on the right shoulder of highway, still facing the westbound traffic. …”

“Driving down the freeway, snowy conditions, going roughly 50 mph in a straight line, no curves or turns in sight, hit a very small hump in the road and suddenly I found myself sideways from what seems like a rear steer situation, i corrected as best i could and luckily i was in the only section of the road that didn't have a wall, ended up backwards in a shallow ditch. No immediate damage noted, I was able to drive away, but confidence with driving in snowy and icy conditions has been severely diminished (been driving in snow and ice for 20+ years). …”

“The contact owns a 2007 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that the rear end swerved when driving at any speed. A local auto specialist performed an alignment and the tires were replaced however the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 92,000. ..updated 08/11/14”