NHTSA Complaint #11573550 — 2012 SUBARU OUTBACK

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11573550
Vehicle 2012 SUBARU OUTBACK
Component STEERING
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State OH

Consumer Description

Subframe is rusted out and causing control arm wobble which I cannot control the steering correctly

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