2006 Subaru Forester Problems and Repair Histories
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2006 Subaru Foresters for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2006 Subaru Forester problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
For 2006 Subaru Forester problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2006 Subaru Forester problems and repair histories that follow it.
Subaru Forester Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2006 | Subaru Forester | 22 Foresters, 9.4 months of data per Forester, average 78600 miles Small sample size. Join or 22 Foresters, 9.4 months of data per Forester, average 78600 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2006 Subaru Forester
Engine not specified
| Subaru Forester in India | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 45880 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 80600 | 0 | Suspension, noise, power windows |
2006 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| Subaru Forester in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 47120 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 48980 | 250 | Driver-side HID Headlight ballast no longer. Repaired under extended Manufacturer's Warranty. The HID light on the other is not flickering. |
| Dec | 2011 | 57660 | 1937 | Overhaul / Replace Clutch, Pressure Plate, Throw-out bearing, flush clutch hydrologics and Gear box |
| Feb | 2013 | 68800 | 500 | Secondary Air Valve (RH) |
| Mar | 2013 | 69440 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Forester in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 88000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 89000 | 0 | Throwout bearing failure |
| Oct | 2011 | 95000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Forester in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2012 | 121000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 122000 | 0 | Valve cover gasket found to be leaking Extension housing of transmission is leaking slightly. |
| Feb | 2013 | 124500 | 20 | replaced belt for alternator/power steering pump |
| Mar | 2013 | 125000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Forester in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 73160 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 98580 | 0 | Heated seat repaired. |
| Sep | 2010 | 106640 | 1000 | 168K checkup, fluids, repaired broken mirror (clipped by a bus) & changed the timing chain (preventative - recommended by Subaru at this mileage) |
| Jan | 2012 | 144700 | 700 | Turbo oil line leak - 8 hours of labour to change a $74.00 pipe |
| Dec | 2012 | 167400 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2012 | 62000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 64200 | 900 | OBD error running rich and secondary injection system failed. replace MAF sensor and Smog air pump |
| Mar | 2013 | 68200 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Subaru Forester in South Africa | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 72540 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 89900 | 4000 | Replaced pistons and rebored cylinders |
| Mar | 2013 | 92380 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| Subaru Forester in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 0 | Engine goes in 'safe mode' (results in loss of power) apparently due to a disagreement of the throttle and gas pedal encoders in the drive-by-wire system. Same exact symptoms as 2 years ago; back then the CPU board was changed but apparently did not reso | |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Subaru Forester in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2013 | 97000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 98000 | 1550 | Throw out bearing wore out. Grinding noise and gripping problem, no evident problem the day before. Repair shop recommended new clutch as well as bearing due to mileage. |
| Subaru Forester in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 165000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 195000 | 100 | Bad MAF sensor |
2006 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Subaru Forester in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 97000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 105000 | 0 | Replace timing belt and related tensioners. |
| Subaru Forester in New Hampshire, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 62000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 66000 | 350 | Air/fuel ratio sensor went bad. Replaced and reflashed ECU by dealer. Problem solved. |
| Oct | 2010 | 78000 | 100 | Outside temperature sensor not reading correctly |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Subaru Forester in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 55000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 60000 | 200 | Rear Brake Pad Replacement with Rotor Refinish |
| Jan | 2013 | 104000 | 800 | Replaced water pump and drive belts |
| Mar | 2013 | 108000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Forester in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 96000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 98000 | 25 | Check engine light and flashing cruise control light |
| Mar | 2012 | 130000 | 60 | poor gas mileage. clean the fuel injectors and changed motor oil and filters. |
| Nov | 2012 | 144000 | 0 | New Battery |
| Mar | 2013 | 151000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Forester in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 55000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 56000 | 250 | I noticed no problems with the car myself, but the check engine light came on. The shop diagnosed a problem with the air intake temperature sensor. |
| Aug | 2011 | 650 | A/C system developed a leak and lost all coolant. Put in a leak detector to isolate the source, repaired leaky seals, recharged. | |
| Jan | 2013 | 86000 | 2650 | Smelled burning oil, turned out the gasket was leaking. The dealer replaced the timing belt, too, as it was getting worn and it has to be removed for the gasket job anyhow. |
| Subaru Forester in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 20460 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 54300 | 0 | Droning sound from passenger side, peaking at 30 mph and again at 50 mph. Dealer replaced right-rear wheel bearing. |
| Feb | 2013 | 61560 | 0 | Hard 3-4 shifts in cold weather immediately after first start after overnight cold soak. Dealer diagnosed leaking seal in transmission and replaced unit under extended warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 62000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Forester in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 63000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 68300 | 500 | Replaced oxygen sensor |
| Mar | 2013 | 74000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Forester in New Zealand | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 65100 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 65720 | 0 | LR Wheel bearing went noisy - rusty at investigation |
| Mar | 2010 | 71300 | 35 | exterior air temp sensor reading low |
| Jun | 2012 | 91760 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Subaru Forester in Iowa, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 0 | Faulty fuel pump replaced under warranty. The pump was making excessive whine. Dealer determined pump should be replaced. I still think the new pump is a little noisy. | |
| Jul | 2007 | 0 | Stock radio (single-CD player) replaced after it completely died. Replaced under warranty. | |
2006 Subaru Forester 4-door
4-cylinder manual 4WD
| Subaru Forester in Spain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 36580 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 43400 | 633 | The speedometer pinion crashed and I had to change it |
| Mar | 2013 | 60140 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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