1996 Subaru Impreza Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Impreza years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 26th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Subaru Impreza. That ranks 26th out of 32 Impreza model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (5 complaints, 25%). Complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 20owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Subaru Impreza problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 5 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Subaru Impreza recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Subaru Impreza.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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
Other Subaru Impreza years
← 1995 Impreza · 1997 Impreza →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Impreza | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 Impreza | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 Impreza | 32 | 2 |
| 2023 Impreza | 4 | 2 |
| 2022 Impreza | 13 | 1 |
| 2021 Impreza | 14 | 2 |
| 2020 Impreza | 85 | 1 |
| 2019 Impreza | 194 | 5 |
| 2018 Impreza | 151 | 5 |
| 2017 Impreza | 125 | 7 |
| 2016 Impreza | 75 | 1 |
| 2015 Impreza | 77 | 2 |
| 2014 Impreza | 108 | 3 |
| 2013 Impreza | 249 | 4 |
| 2012 Impreza | 243 | 6 |
| 2011 Impreza | 58 | 14 |
| 2010 Impreza | 46 | 15 |
| 2009 Impreza | 104 | 14 |
| 2008 Impreza | 176 | 14 |
| 2007 Impreza | 68 | 9 |
| 2006 Impreza | 56 | 10 |
| 2005 Impreza | 75 | 6 |
| 2004 Impreza | 96 | 8 |
| 2003 Impreza | 62 | 6 |
| 2002 Impreza | 292 | 6 |
| 2001 Impreza | 11 | 0 |
| 2000 Impreza | 41 | 0 |
| 1999 Impreza | 22 | 0 |
| 1998 Impreza | 30 | 0 |
| 1997 Impreza | 30 | 0 |
| 1996 | 20 | 0 |
| 1995 Impreza | 46 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Subaru Impreza?
Owners most often report air bags, service brakes, hydraulic, wheels problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Subaru Impreza?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Subaru Impreza a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Impreza model years, the 1996 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.