2010 Subaru Legacy steering problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2010 Subaru Legacy — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vibrations occur when exceeding 50 mph. These vibrations extend to the steering wheel, floor, and driver and passenger seats and increase as speeds becoming enhanced in speeds over 70mph. No accidents and regular dealer service. Have had multiple balances, alignments and 2 new sets of tires to no…”
filed Nov 14, 2014
“There are very noticeable vibrations on that can be felt through steering wheel, floor, and driver and passenger seats. Vibrations start to appear at the speeds approaching 60 m/hr; they increase exponentially and by 75 miles/hour they border on violent. The aliment and wheel balance were checked…”
filed Feb 17, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- SteeringCampaign 10V283000 · Jun 24, 2010
Related service bulletins
This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedures to be followed when addressing customer concerns of steering wheel/vehicle body vibration when driving at highway speeds when tire/wheel balance is suspected.
05-97-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 20, 2026
Steering problems in other Legacy years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Legacy | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 Legacy | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Legacy | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 Legacy | 4 | 3% |
| 2017 Legacy | 9 | 8% |
| 2016 Legacy | 16 | 11% |
| 2015 Legacy | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 Legacy | 2 | 4% |
| 2013 Legacy | 4 | 6% |
| 2012 Legacy | 7 | 8% |
| 2011 Legacy | 16 | 10% |
| 2009 Legacy | 1 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 Subaru Legacy
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.