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.
The worst 1996 Subaru Impreza problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags5
- Brakes5
- Engine3
- Wheels3
- Seats2
Problems by type
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- Airbags5
- Brakes5
- Engine3
- Wheels3
- Seats2
- Suspension2
- Fuel system1
- Seat belts1
- Tires1
- Visibility1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1996 Subaru Impreza 20
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
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- This bulletin is to advise of SOA’s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.
- To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed...
- Special Service Tools Cross Reference List.
- All Models (Vehicle Cleaning- COVID-19Best Practices)
- This Service Information bulletin announces instruction for application of additional lubrication between...
1996 Subaru Impreza fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4‑cyl | FWD | 21-22 | 28-29 | 24 |
| 1.8L 4‑cyl | 4WD | 21 | 26 | 23 |
| 2.2L 4‑cyl | 4WD | 19 | 26 | 22 |
What 1996 Subaru Impreza owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
Please note; both airbags deployed at the same time while the subaru impreza was in park.
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.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 35mph, and the airbags did not deploy. Also seat belt did not retract. Driver sustained minor injuries. The dealer has been notified.
Rear wheel bearings required replacement.
Ongoing problem with wheel cover: caps not staying on. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified.
A stuck valve caused the car to misfire and the check engine light to go on. It took subaru 3 months to figure it out.
Brakes failed and started to smoke on a hill. I have driven for 20 years, with many different cars. If traffic had been slightly different my wife and I could be dead.
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Questions about the 1996 Subaru Impreza
Is the 1996 Subaru Impreza reliable?
Owners have filed 20 complaints about the 1996 Subaru Impreza, fewer than a typical Impreza model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Subaru Impreza?
Airbags, with 5 complaints. Next is brakes (5).
How many recalls does the 1996 Subaru Impreza have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Subaru Impreza have bad airbags?
The Subaru Impreza model years with the most airbags complaints are 2012 (105 complaints), 2013 (79 complaints) and 2014 (38 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1996 Subaru Impreza get?
Official estimates for the 1996 Subaru Impreza range from 22 to 24 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.8L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 21-22 city and 28-29 highway.
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