These are standard specifications for the 1996 Subaru Outback, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Manual
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
Engine Location : | Front |
Drive Type : | AWD |
Production Years for Series : | 1995 - 1999 |
Price : | $17,600-$22,000 |
Weight : | 2800 lbs | 1270.059 kg |
Engine & Transmission
Opposed 4 | |
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Displacement : | 2500 cc | 152.6 cu in. | 2.5 L. |
Power : | 165 BHP (121.44 KW) @ 5600 RPM |
Torque : | 162 Ft-Lbs (220 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
Bore : | 3.9 in | 100 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.1 in | 79 mm. |
Compression : | 9.70:1 |
Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
5 Manual
Production Figures
Total Subaru Production for 1996 : | 120,748 |
1996 Subaru Outback |
Handling
Recall
Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS |
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Manufacturer | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. |
Mfr Report Date | 19940125 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 01V216000 |
Summary | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT COIL SPRINGS ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY, NEW HAMPSHIRE, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, AND WISCONSIN, AND IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS WERE PRODUCED WITH POOR PAINT QUALITY WHICH, AFTER CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO CORROSIVE SALT, CAN RESULT IN BREAKAGE OF THE SPRING. |
Consequence | DEPENDING ON THE LOCATION OF THE FRACTURE, A BROKEN SPRING COULD MOVE PAST THE SPRING SEAT AND CONTACT A FRONT TIRE. SOME TIRES HAVE DEFLATED DUE TO CONTACT WITH A BROKEN SPRING. |
Remedy | DEALERS WILL NOTIFIY CUSTOMERS TO BRING THEIR VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE A SPRING GUARD INSTALLED ON BOTH FRONT STRUTS TO PREVENT TIRE PUNCTURE AND REPLACE ANY BROKEN SPRINGS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 18, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783. |
Notes | ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET |
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Manufacturer | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. |
Mfr Report Date | 19960603 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 98V091000 |
Summary | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER STATION WAGON, SEDAN AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. DUE TO IMPROPER WELDING, FRACTURES CAN OCCUR ON THE SUPPORT BRACKET OF THE FRONT TRANSVERSE LINK. |
Consequence | SUCH FRACTURES CAN RESULT IN PARTIAL OR COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE BRACKET CAUSING A FAILURE OF THE LOWER SUSPENSION MOUNTING, LEADING TO A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. |
Remedy | DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY THE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT BRACKETS. |
Notes | OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 29, 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
Data updated January 2023
1996 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : | $16,300 |
Avg. Household Income : | $36,300 |
Avg. Home : | $118,200 |
Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $1.22 |
Avg. Stamp : | $0 |
1996 Subaru Outback FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1996 Subaru Outback?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1996 Subaru Outback? A: The 1996 Subaru Outback has a wheelbase size of 99.20 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1996 Subaru Outback? A: The 1996 Subaru Outback has a length of 172.20 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1996 Subaru Outback? A: The 1996 Subaru Outback has a width of 67.10 inches.Q: How much did the 1996 Subaru Outback cost when new?A: The 1996 Subaru Outback cost approximately $17,600 to $22,000 (USD) when new.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1996 Subaru Outback? A: The 1996 Subaru Outback was a Station Wagon.Q: How many vehicles did Subaru produce in 1996? A: Subaru produced 120,748 automobiles in 1996.Q: What engine did the 1996 Subaru Outback have? A: The engine powering the 1996 Subaru Outback was a Opposed 4 (2500 cc | 152.6 cu in. | 2.5 L.) with 165 BHP (121.44 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 162 Ft-Lbs (220 NM) @ 4000 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1996 Subaru Outback have? A: The 1996 Subaru Outback had a 5 speed Manual gearbox.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1996 Subaru Outback?
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1996 Subaru Outback? A: The 1996 Subaru Outback has a wheelbase size of 99.20 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1996 Subaru Outback? A: The 1996 Subaru Outback has a length of 172.20 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1996 Subaru Outback? A: The 1996 Subaru Outback has a width of 67.10 inches.Q: How much did the 1996 Subaru Outback cost when new?A: The 1996 Subaru Outback cost approximately $17,600 to $22,000 (USD) when new.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1996 Subaru Outback? A: The 1996 Subaru Outback was a Station Wagon.Q: How many vehicles did Subaru produce in 1996? A: Subaru produced 120,748 automobiles in 1996.Q: What engine did the 1996 Subaru Outback have? A: The engine powering the 1996 Subaru Outback was a Opposed 4 (2500 cc | 152.6 cu in. | 2.5 L.) with 165 BHP (121.44 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 162 Ft-Lbs (220 NM) @ 4000 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1996 Subaru Outback have? A: The 1996 Subaru Outback had a 5 speed Manual gearbox. Similarly Sized Vehicles
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