Worst 2006 Subaru Forester Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Unintended Acceleration
Engine Problems
Suspension Failures
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Subaru Forester.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unintended Acceleration | 20 | 6 | — | 44,264 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 11 | 2 | 2 | 74,963 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 11 | 2 | — | 126,246 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 9 | 1 | — | 113,594 mi | |
| Fuel System | 8 | — | — | 72,167 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 7 | — | 1 | 49,132 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 5 | 1 | 4 | 96,400 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:On-Off Switch Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 1 | 1 | — | — |
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Recalls for 2006 Subaru Forester
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~318,215 vehicles.
SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2007 IMPREZA, MODEL YEAR 2003-2008 FORESTER, AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 SAAB 9-2X VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 THROUGH NOVEMBER 26, 2007 ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, MASSACHUSETTS, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, PENNSYLVANIA, VERMONT, WISCONSIN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IOWA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW JERSEY, OHIO, RHODE ISLAND, WEST VIRGINIA AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS MAY BREAK AT THE HANGER BRACKETS DUE TO CORROSION IF THE HANGER BRACKET IS EXPOSED TO SALTY AND HUMID ENVIRONMENTS SUCH AS ROADS CONTAINING SNOW MELTING AGENT.
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2006 Subaru Forester — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2006 Subaru Forester reliable?
What are common problems with the 2006 Subaru Forester?
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Does the 2006 Subaru Forester have any recalls?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Subaru Forester reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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