1996 Subaru Impreza Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 5%of 20 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the visibility of the 1996 Subaru Impreza, 5% of the 20 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #855733, filed 2000-01Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | 25% |
| 2022 | 3 | 21% |
| 2021 | 3 | 21% |
| 2020 | 56 | 66% |
| 2019 | 60 | 31% |
| 2018 | 40 | 26% |
| 2017 | 25 | 20% |
| 2016 | 5 | 7% |
| 2015 | 4 | 5% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 | 6 | 2% |
| 2011 | 8 | 14% |
| 2010 | 6 | 13% |
| 2009 | 4 | 4% |
| 2008 | 25 | 14% |
| 2007 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 2 | 4% |
| 2005 | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 | 4 | 4% |
| 2003 | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 | 17 | 6% |
| 2000 | 3 | 7% |
| 1999 | 1 | 5% |
| 1998 | 1 | 3% |
| 1997 | 2 | 7% |
| 1996 | 1 | 5% |
| 1995 | 4 | 9% |
| 1994 | 1 | 13% |
| 1993 | 13 | 39% |
Other parts of the 1996 Subaru Impreza
5 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Subaru Impreza
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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