2014 Subaru Outback steering problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2014 Subaru Outback — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2014 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH or above, the front end and the steering wheel were shaking abnormally. While driving at various speeds, there was a metallic grinding sound coming from the passenger side of the vehicle. The contact stated that while…”
filed Jan 13, 2025
“The Roll Connector Harness failed, and use of the horn was disabled. It is due to the mechanical steering of the vehicle, and fails over time. As a multiple Subaru owner this has been a topic of safety with most of the owners with 2014 Subarus. Subaru changed the design/engineering of this part in…”
filed Mar 4, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Outback years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Outback | 6 | 8% |
| 2024 Outback | 5 | 5% |
| 2023 Outback | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 Outback | 4 | 1% |
| 2021 Outback | 5 | 2% |
| 2020 Outback | 12 | 1% |
| 2019 Outback | 35 | 3% |
| 2018 Outback | 35 | 4% |
| 2017 Outback | 23 | 3% |
| 2016 Outback | 24 | 4% |
| 2015 Outback | 13 | 3% |
| 2013 Outback | 34 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 Subaru Outback
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.