CarRecallWatchThe 2006 Subaru Forester has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 88 complaints with NHTSA, including 12 crashes, 7 fires, 5 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Vehicle Speed Control (20 reports).
2006 Subaru Forester recalls
Most common 2006 Subaru Forester problems
Problem areas named in the 88 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| 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 |
What owners report
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 âfixedâ contacted Subaru if control arms were replaced under recall or the ârust proofingâ 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 driverâs side lower control arm was fractured. The vehicle was towed to an
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.
It just the airbags light turn on
I was made a turn at roughly 15mph and the front passenger side control arm sheared in half causing me to lose control of the vehicle and then abruptly come to an immediate stop. My family was in the car and at a higher speed this could have been fatal. Had there been any vehicles behind me that could have caused an accident with unknown results. Had this been moments early I would have been in a head on collision. This is a known issue for this year, make, and model that was not properly resolved in the past by the manufacturer. The part should not fail in that manner. There were no warnings. The failure was inspected by the tow truck driver.
2006 Subaru Forester questions
Does the 2006 Subaru Forester have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2006 Subaru Forester: Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm; Air Bags:Frontal. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Subaru Forester?
Based on 88 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (20), Suspension (12), Engine And Engine Cooling (11).
How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Subaru Forester has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.