2006 Subaru Forester Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 88 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the tires of the 2006 Subaru Forester, 5% of the 88 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,500 miles.
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.
“We purchased a 2006 Subaru Forester taking delivery of the car we noted that Subaru included yokohama tires to which we complained we felt that these tires were less than adequate. The dealer countered that these were good tires and that they would serve our needs. We foolishly believed the dealer and on 29 july we experienced a side wall blowout. After repairs were made we traveled to a tire dealer who agreed to repair the tire but after dismounting the tire the mechanic reported that the tire was ng and could not be re-mounted. …”
NHTSA complaint #10167197, filed 2006-08, 7,000 miles“Yokohama tire blew out while turning a corner at about 10 MPH. Tire was original equipment and had 12,500 mile on it. Had to replace all 4 tires as the 06 forrester is awd.”
NHTSA complaint #10206247, filed 2007-10, 12,500 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Subaru Forester. The vehicle has yokohama geolandar, size p215/60r16 tires. While driving 30 MPH, the rear driver side tire flattened. The road surface was smooth. The vehicle was pulled over and the tire was replaced with a spare. The dealer stated that there was a 1.5 inch hole in the sidewall of the tire. The current and failure mileages were 12,700. Updated01/08/08”
NHTSA complaint #10211933, filed 2007-12, 12,700 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10037968Feb 3, 2011Subaru: there is a steering wheel vibration at highway speeds due to an imporper wheel balance.
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 | 2 | 3% |
| 2021 | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 | 2 | 0% |
| 2018 | 2 | 0% |
| 2016 | 2 | 0% |
| 2015 | 5 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 4 | 5% |
| 2006 | 4 | 5% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 2% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 5 | 4% |
| 2000 | 8 | 11% |
| 1999 | 7 | 5% |
| 1998 | 8 | 8% |
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 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsWheels
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Subaru Forester
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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