# Steering problem 2003 Subaru Outback

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-problem-2003-subaru-outback/85734>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [July 1, 2014, 4:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-problem-2003-subaru-outback/85734 "2014-07-01T04:58:39Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![red93](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/8797f3/32.png) [@red93](https://community.cartalk.com/u/red93)\
**Post date:** [July 1, 2014, 4:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-problem-2003-subaru-outback/85734/1 "2014-07-01T04:58:39Z")

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I have a 2003 Subaru outback and sometimes when I go to back into a parking space or straighten out after pulling into a parking space my steering wheel becomes incredibly difficult to turn. It used to only do this when I was backing into a space but now it has started doing it when I pull forward into a space as well. This happens most often when I am driving to multiple places and have to park several times over a period of a few hours. I’ve monitored my power steering fluid and the power steering pump was replaced not too long ago. Any ideas on what’s causing this?

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**Author:** ![the\_same\_mountainbike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c89c15/32.png) [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\
**Post date:** [July 1, 2014, 7:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-problem-2003-subaru-outback/85734/2 "2014-07-01T07:37:09Z")

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Either a bad rack or a binding ball joint or tie rod end. Someone will need to check this out from underneath the vehicle.