CarRecallWatchThe 1996 Subaru Impreza has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (5 reports).
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20Owner complaints
4Crashes reported
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1996 Subaru Impreza recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1996 Subaru Impreza.
Most common 1996 Subaru Impreza problems
Problem areas named in the 20 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 |
| Wheels | 3 |
| Seats | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
What owners report
WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE BEGINS TO VIBRATE AND THEN DRASTICALLY LOSES POWER NOT BEING ABLE TO MAINTAIN SPEED ABOVE 40MPH. DEALER HAS DIAGNOSED PROBLEM AS A MISFIRE ON CYLINDER 2, BUT HAS BEEN UNABLE TO CORRECT.*AK
AT 61629 AND 63512 MILES WHEEL BEARINGS HAD TO BE REPLACED. THEY HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES AT DEALERSHIP. BEARINGS WERE BEING GREASED WITH WRONG KIND OF GREASE AND THE AMOUNT OF GREASE WAS NOT SUFFICIENT FOR PROPER USE. *AK THE DEALER REPLACED BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT REAR WHEEL BEARINGS. *YH
PLEASE NOTE; BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AT THE SAME TIME WHILE THE SUBARU IMPREZA WAS IN PARK. *AK
ALL FOUR TIRES SPLIT AROUND THE SIDEWALLS AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 185-70 R14 )
THE NUT THAT ATTACHES THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO THE MOTOR CAME OFF. WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECAME INOPERABLE, OBSTRUCTING THE VIEW OF THE DRIVER. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
1996 Subaru Impreza questions
Does the 1996 Subaru Impreza have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1996 Subaru Impreza at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Subaru Impreza?
Based on 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (5), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (5), Wheels (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 1996 Subaru Impreza has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
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