1996 Subaru Subaru problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (1) · Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (2)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train:automatic Transmission 1999-04-19 · 166399 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
subaru of america, inc. has now made available remanufactured automatic transmissions for most models. *tt
Engine And Engine Cooling 1997-06-06 · 97060601145 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
procedures on preventing engine damage. *yc
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.