SubaruForester2006
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2006 Subaru Forester Engine And Engine Cooling Problems

7
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 7 stored complaint records:

  • 0 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 1 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi4
1–30k mi2
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • November 1, 2013 · 60,000 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel/Propulsion System

    When the temp gets into the teens or lower gas leaks in and around the engine. This is dangerous!! I have found fuel near area that get very hot, and i am worried about my family starting on fire. Soa recalled a few years to repair this issue, but not all that are affected. *tr

    ODI 10684241

  • July 3, 2013 · 125,817 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    Fire started under the hood while vehicle was stopped at a traffic light. The insurance inspector stated that the fire started in the radiator fan. Vehicle was declared a total loss by the insurance company. *tr

    Fire reported

    ODI 10532728

  • September 1, 2011 · 48,000 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    Head gasket leaking oil confirmed by dealer in september 2011. *tr

    ODI 10428463

  • May 20, 2009 · 54,611 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    Engine light, failure of cruise control. Dealer replaced air pump (part #14828aa030) and engine control modulator. Dealer discount 50% "goodwill." part was 4,611 out of warranty. One week later same problem returned, dealer states car needs oxygen valves and there is a national back order on parts. Subaru is offering the parts for free (indicating there is a known problem) but wants to charge labor ~$500. Parts may…

    ODI 10273692

  • February 18, 2008 · 34,576 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    Head gasket leak on the driver's side cylinder head of a 2006 subaru forester x. Mom's car (also a 2006 subaru forester x) has identical head gasket leak but on the passenger's side cylinder head. There is the possibility of oil dripping on the hot exhaust manifold. My car has had the head gaskets replaced under warranty. Her car is yet to be repaired. *tr

    ODI 10252931

  • August 30, 2006 · 13,421 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling · Frontal · Vehicle Speed Control

    Tl*the contact owns a 2006 subaru forester. The air bag control module fails to activate at least once per week. On each occasion, the passenger side air bag off light illuminates. The occupant detection sensor does not recognize a passenger sitting in the front passenger seat. The passenger side air bag also does not activate when the vehicle is started approximately once out of 20-30 starts. The contact's wife…

    ODI 10210649

  • June 19, 2006 · 7,500 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    Dt*: the contact stated while pulling out at various speeds the vehicle hesitated without warning. The hesitation occurred intermittently each time. Upon inspection the dealership was unable to remedy the problem. The manufacturer was not alerted.

    ODI 10160189