# 2007 SUBARU OUTBACK — STEERING
> NHTSA complaint `1867345` · 2023-01-22 · Subaru of America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** SUBARU
- **Model:** OUTBACK
- **Year:** 2007
- **Manufacturer:** Subaru of America, Inc.
- **Component:** STEERING
- **Speed:** 50 mph
## Narrative
Driving down the freeway, snowy conditions, going roughly 50 mph in a straight line, no curves or turns in sight, hit a very small hump in the road and suddenly I found myself sideways from what seems like a rear steer situation, i corrected as best i could and luckily i was in the only section of the road that didn't have a wall, ended up backwards in a shallow ditch.  No immediate damage noted, I was able to drive away, but confidence with driving in snowy and icy conditions has been severely diminished (been driving in snow and ice for 20+ years).  My previous vehicle, 1988 chevy s10 was WAY more reliable in the snow that this thing.  I have since felt this car try and "kick out" while going well under the speed limit but in slightly icy conditions.  The only reason I can think that this hasnt happened again is due to myself being aware of the isssue, new struts and brand new $600 dollar tires i recently purchased.  This is a huge issue, and Subaru needs to own up to it, I know i'm not the only one who's experienced this.
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