2006 Subaru Forester Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 88 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 200,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2006 Subaru Forester, 2% of the 88 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 200,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Five years ago my check engine light came on and the cruise control light came on and it would not work. I took it to Suberu in Fort Worth and they couldn't find the problem bu tsaid my gas cap was not sealing. God new one but didn't help. This year when I went to get it checked for regisration they woudn't pass it. Took it to mechanic who installeda new Evaprotive Vapor Canister for $920. That didn't work but wouldn't try again. Later another mecanic said the problem was Not enough driving . (less that 100 miles a month. …”
NHTSA complaint #11431652, filed 2021-09Forward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 22% |
| 2025 | 13 | 13% |
| 2024 | 5 | 16% |
| 2023 | 13 | 18% |
| 2022 | 15 | 15% |
| 2021 | 17 | 8% |
| 2020 | 44 | 7% |
| 2019 | 43 | 5% |
| 2018 | 8 | 2% |
| 2017 | 8 | 1% |
| 2016 | 8 | 2% |
| 2015 | 8 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2006 Subaru Forester
20 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Subaru Forester
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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