Table 1 shows eight common power train related problems of the 1996 Subaru Legacy. The number one most common problem is related to the power train driveline (one problem). The second most common problem is related to the clutch broken (one problem).
My daughter was driving her 96 Subaru Legacy the other day to the store when she was alerted by another driver that her car was on fire. Luckily they had a fire extinguisher and was able to put it out. Beechmont Subaru said this was the first time they ever saw a rear differential catch on fire. Read details...
When the rear clutch pack fails the rear of car binds and on slippery roads the car's back end will lock up upon letting off the gas. The rear end swings around and causes the car to spin out of control. Original repair was done at 35000 miles the same piece has failed again at 67000 miles. Read details...
1996 Subaru Legacy - auto trans. Car binds on slow turns. Subaru tech. States that vehicle needs about $1000 in repair to the awd system, this includes transfer clutches, housing, etc. Only 44,000 miles on vehicle! tech stated that he has never seen this problem on a vehicle with such low mileage. Read details...