2006 SUBARU FORESTER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
121
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 SUBARU FORESTER
The 2006 SUBARU FORESTER has received a total of 121 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Subaru of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Vehicle Speed Control (20 complaints), Engine (11 complaints), and Suspension (11 complaints).
Recalls for the 2006 SUBARU FORESTER
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2006 SUBARU FORESTER, potentially affecting up to 325,219 vehicles.
Recall 11V464000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
| 318,215 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: A BROKEN CONTROL ARM CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 07V043000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
| 7,004 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 SUBARU FORESTER
121 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 SUBARU FORESTER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
Front drivers side control arm broke at bracket point and lost control of vehicle steering. And car was damaged hitting a post. Vehicle per recall for control arm had already been “fixed” contacted Subaru if control arms were replaced under recall or the “rust proofing” applied.
Front drivers side control arm broke at bracket point and lost control of vehicle steering. And car was damaged hitting a post. Vehicle per recall for control arm had already been “fixed” contacted Subaru if control arms were replaced under recall or the “rust proofing” applied.
The contact owns a 2006 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that upon purchase of the vehicle, he discovered that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V464000 (Suspension). The contact then took the vehicle a dealer where he was informed that the recall was serviced. Less than two months later, the contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the steering wheel began to shake as he began to lose control of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact used excessive force to steer the vehicle off to the highway shoulder. The contact inspected the vehicle and discovered that the front driver’s side lower control arm was fractured. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the contact discovered that no work was performed on the vehicle. The contact purchased the parts and replaced the control arm himself. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 189,000.
Front control arm failed on car. Which snapped the front axle and sway bar link on right side. Found out it was a known issue that was taken care of by dealer. Waiting to see if they will cover repairs.
Front control arm failed on car. Which snapped the front axle and sway bar link on right side. Found out it was a known issue that was taken care of by dealer. Waiting to see if they will cover repairs.
Safety Rating for the 2006 SUBARU FORESTER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 SUBARU FORESTER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 SUBARU FORESTER
Subaru of America, Inc. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2006 SUBARU FORESTER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
15-302-22 — EQUIPMENT
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
07 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
CHANGE OF SEAT HEATER RELAY. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 SUBARU FORESTER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SUBARU FORESTER
- 2001 SUBARU FORESTER — 169 complaints
- 2002 SUBARU FORESTER — 109 complaints
- 2003 SUBARU FORESTER — 238 complaints
- 2004 SUBARU FORESTER — 270 complaints
- 2005 SUBARU FORESTER — 105 complaints
- 2006 SUBARU FORESTER (current)
- 2007 SUBARU FORESTER — 89 complaints
- 2008 SUBARU FORESTER — 67 complaints
- 2009 SUBARU FORESTER — 228 complaints
- 2010 SUBARU FORESTER — 306 complaints
- 2011 SUBARU FORESTER — 195 complaints
Other SUBARU Models
- SUBARU OUTBACK — 12,068 total complaints
- SUBARU LEGACY — 4,117 total complaints
- SUBARU IMPREZA — 3,406 total complaints
- SUBARU CROSSTREK — 1,431 total complaints
- SUBARU ASCENT — 1,230 total complaints
- SUBARU WRX — 1,207 total complaints
- SUBARU SVX — 373 total complaints
- SUBARU XV CROSSTREK — 354 total complaints