NHTSA Complaint #11506602 — 2014 SUBARU XV CROSSTREK

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11506602
Vehicle	2014 SUBARU XV CROSSTREK
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	February 1, 2023
Date Filed	February 10, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

Started the car and a warning light came on and the steering froze. I turned it off for the day. The next day I started it and it didn’t freeze again. I’m concerned that while driving the steering will lock up and cause an accident and possible injury or kill me. My uncle reached out to Subaru of America. They didn’t offer any help. They just said take it in at your own expense. We were quoted over the phone approximately $2000 to repair.My uncle researched this issue. This locking steering problem has been a big problem with the Subaru Crosstrek subjecting it to recalls. I believe Subaru should repair this safety issue.

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