| Issue ID | 1495537 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11124669 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | LEGACY |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 05/09/18 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | At speeds above approximately 50 mph, the steering has suddenly, erratically and without warning pulled the car to the left or right as if hit by a large gust of wind (when there is no wind or passing truck). It is as if the steering is out of control for several seconds. The car has 3,000 miles and this has happened about 5-8 times. I notice there is also an identical complaint for 2018 subaru outbacks. This last happened today. This is a dangerous defect in the electric power steering. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 3000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FORT LEE, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 4S3BNAN65J3XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 50 |
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