2006 Subaru Forester problems by component
88 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2006 Subaru Forester, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 20 | 23% | 50,000 mi |
| Suspension → | 12 | 14% | — |
| Engine → | 11 | 13% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 11 | 13% | 48,000 mi |
| Steering | 9 | 10% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 9% | — |
| Electrical System | 7 | 8% | — |
| Structure | 7 | 8% | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 7% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 6% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 5% | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 5% | — |
| Tires | 4 | 5% | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 3% | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 2% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.