2006 Subaru Forester problems
Owners have filed 121 complaints about the 2006 Subaru Forester with NHTSA. Vehicle speed control accounts for 16.5% of them — the clear leader, ahead of suspension at 9.9%.
Complaints121
Crashes20
Fires10
Injuries11
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Vehicle speed control 16.5% · 20
Suspension 9.9% · 12
Engine 9.1% · 11
Engine and engine cooling 9.1% · 11
Steering 7.4% · 9
Fuel/propulsion system 6.6% · 8
Structure 5.8% · 7
Electrical system 5.8% · 7
Severity
Of those complaints, 20 describe a crash, 10 describe a fire and 11 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 23 model years of the Subaru Forester in this data, 2006 sits 20th by complaint volume. 2019 draws the most.
Filing volume has held steady, 18 in the last three years against 16 in the three before.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 51,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Dt: the contact stated vehicle is hesitated and surged. This happened more often when traveling down a mountain. The vehicle has been taken to a certified dealership for diagnosis, and the problem was duplicated. However, the manufacturer concluded there was actually no problem with the vehicle. In addition, the manufacturer offered $1,000 gift certificate as incentive to have no further contact with them. Vehicle speed control · reported at 100 miles
Experienced sudden unintended acceleration twice. , Once when accelerating on the highway to pass and the gas pedal appeared to stick., And once when pulling up to a curbside as the brake was appiled and the vechicle suddenly lurched forward colliding into a parked car and pushing it forward. I had to jam hard on the brake to stop the acceleration. Vehicle speed control · reported at 14,000 miles
Car accelerated when my foot was not on the gas pedal. I needed to step hard on the brake to control the car. I put gear into neutral, and reviving engine sound did not stop. I removed original rubber floor mat, and problem stopped. Dangerous! 2 Kids in the car with me. Today is 88 f today. Vehicle speed control · reported at 101,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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