NHTSA Complaint #10543040 — 2012 SUBARU OUTBACK
STEERING issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10543040 |
| Vehicle | 2012 SUBARU OUTBACK |
| Component | STEERING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 23,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | MA |
Consumer Description
STIFF/TIGHT STEERING WITHOUT MUCH FEEL, AND LANE WANDERING, AND TROUBLE KEEPING THE CAR CENTERED IN THE LANE DUE TO BAD CENTER FEEL. *TR
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