2006 Subaru Forester recalls and problems
The 2006 Subaru Forester has 2 safety recalls and 88 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Subaru dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2006 Subaru Forester vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2006 Subaru Forester recalls
Recall 11V-464: Suspension
Problem: 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.
Risk: A broken control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Subaru will handle their vehicles and saab will handle theirs. Dealers will inspect the degree of corrosion of the front lower control arms, and will either rustproof or replace them. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during december 2011. Owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Owners may contact saab at 1-800-955-9007.
Recall 07V-043: Air Bags
Problem: On certain vehicles, the wiring harness for the air bag occupant detection system in the front passenger seat may have been pinched during production. Pinching of the wiring harness between the floor crossmember and the seat mounting bracket could result in a short circuit.
Risk: The passenger's front air bag could become disabled and may not deploy in the event of a crash increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant. Also an electrical short circuit could cause a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect to see if the wiring had been incorrectly routed under the seat bracket. If so, the dealer will repair any damaged wiring, reroute and secure the wiring harness in the correct location, and re-calibrate the occupant detection system as necessary. The recall began on march 9, 2007. Owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
2006 Subaru Forester problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 20 | |
| Suspension | 12 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | |
| Engine | 11 | |
| Steering | 9 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 | |
| Electrical System | 7 | |
| Structure | 7 | |
| Air Bags | 6 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | |
| Power Train | 4 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 |
Most reported parts
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 4
- Structure › Body — 4
- Exterior Lighting › Headlights — 2
- Latches/Locks/Linkages › Hood › Latch — 1
- Power Train › Manual Transmission — 1
- Air Bags › On-Off Switch Assembly — 1
- Electrical System › Wiring — 1
- Electrical System › Ignition — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 51,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2006 Subaru Forester complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Other Subaru Forester years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2006 Subaru Forester have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2006 Subaru Forester: 11V-464 (suspension), 07V-043 (air bags). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Subaru Forester?
Owners report vehicle speed control problems most often (20 reports), followed by suspension (12). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 51,000 miles.
Are Subaru recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Subaru dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.