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2006 Subaru Forester Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 88 total for the year
Median mileage
1,450miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2006 Subaru Forester, 1% of the 88 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,450 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

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Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202613%
202511%
202020%
201710%
201510%
201421%
201111%
200911%
200824%
200711%
200611%
200410%
200342%
200011%

Other parts of the 2006 Subaru Forester

Vehicle speed control
20 complaints
Fuel system
13 complaints
Suspension
12 complaints
Engine
11 complaints
Engine cooling
11 complaints
Steering
9 complaints
Electrical system
7 complaints
Body and structure
7 complaints
Air bags
6 complaints
Exterior lighting
4 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Transmission 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology