One problem related to radiator has been reported for the 1996 Subaru Outback. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Car seemed to be running fine but radiator temp was high. Took car into repair shop, cracked head gasket. Called Subaru, they offered no help or advice. Cost to repair is at a total loss to me, a college student. Subaru dealer said cracked head gasket is a problem in Subarus. I would have not bought this car if I knew it would have these kind of problems. Part to be replaced is head gasket.