Anyone had power steering leaks on the second generation Outlander (2007-2013)? I just noticed a leak that's collecting on the right frame rail behind the tire. I noticed when most of the fluid had leaked out and the pump started making noise. Refilled it and noise subsided, but the leak needs to be fixed. Not something I'd attempt myself, just wondering if there's a common fail on these. Pump? Hose? Steering rack? What would be most likely the failure if the fluid is collecting on the frame rail? I just need a few more months out of this car before I sell it. It's been good, but 167k miles is enough.

 

Got it fixed. It was just a clamp on the hose that had failed and started leaking. I was worried I'd be looking at a new PS pump, or worse, a steering rack rebuild. All in all, in the 10 years I've owned this Outlander, it's been pretty solidly reliable. Age-related things needed replacing like the radiator, suspension and exhaust, but it's otherwise been good. It's given me less trouble than most of the four Subarus I've owned. Still almost no rust on the body despite salty winter driving. Just a couple spots on door seams that I've cleaned up.