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2006 Subaru Forester repairs by problem area

Engine (51%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)

Other (2%)

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2006 Subaru Forester electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (40%)

< $100 (40%)

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Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV

turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

48980 mi

C $250
Driver-side HID Headlight ballast no longer. Repaired under extended Manufacturer's Warranty. The HID light on the other is not flickering. 
71920 mi

C $130
The HID bulb on the Driver side failed 
98580 mi Heated seat repaired. 

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2006 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV

turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD

172360 mi

C $350
Alternator replaced 

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2006 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV

173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

102000 mi

US $180
Nice cold air when turned on but cooling decreases over 20 minutes until only warm air. Required AC recharge with dye so future leaks (if there are any) can be located. Poor cooling continues and car is on its way back to repair shop. 
106000 mi

US $25
We need a new headlight every few months. No one can figure out why. 

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2006 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV

173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD

15000 mi Stock radio (single-CD player) replaced after it completely died. Replaced under warranty. 
70000 mi

US $650
A/C system developed a leak and lost all coolant. Put in a leak detector to isolate the source, repaired leaky seals, recharged. 
107700 mi I needed a new alternator. 
139300 mi

US $2200
cold air not lasting; recharging did not fix it 
141000 mi

US $300
pump was overheating; still not very cold replaced AC compressor 
143000 mi

US $84
battery died 
103200 mi

A $650
Drivers side window failure, window motor and switch assembly was replaced. 
71300 mi

$35
exterior air temp sensor reading low 
125280 mi

$250
Drivers winder motor died. 
78000 mi

US $100
Outside temperature sensor not reading correctly 
98000 mi

US $25
Check engine light and flashing cruise control light 
143100 mi New Battery 

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2006 Subaru Forester 4-door

4-cylinder manual 4WD

43400 mi

€633
The speedometer pinion crashed and I had to change it 

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2006 Subaru Forester Electrical Problems

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