NHTSA Complaint #11526680 — 2017 SUBARU FORESTER

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11526680
Vehicle	2017 SUBARU FORESTER
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	November 1, 2022
Date Filed	June 12, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

During the last few months, the steering wheel has been locking, and I am not able to remove the ignition key. This happen when I stop and park the car, and want to turn the ignition off. I have to move the steering wheel from right to left or vice versa, or drive the car back and forward, until unlocks the steering wheel and I can remove the key. I just found through a web search that other drivers had similar issues.

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