Power Train Related Problems of the 1996 Subaru Outback

Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 1996 Subaru Outback. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the power train (two problems).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Subaru Outback


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1996 Subaru Outback

The Automatic Transmission problem

I drive a 1996 Outback with 116,000 miles on it. I've read about possible recalls pertaining to the transmissions binding in turns, which is what I'm expereincing now. I've been told that if it gets too bad, it may break an axle or something.   Read details...

The Power Train problem

Recently purchased (1/17/14) vehicle a catastrophic loss after pax side t-bone @ a/b pillar subsequent to hill holder self-activation caused unrecoverably yawed slide/skid (to a non-inputted stop from 40-0mph in +/- . 25mi.   Read details...

The Universal Joint problem

Vehicle caught on fire in the fuel tank area due to improper tire size and the overheating of the rear differential. Please give any further details.   Read details...


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