| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 99 repairs.
2006 Subaru Forester transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (10%)
$1000 - $2499 (20%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (60%)
Chart based on 10 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
| 89000 mi | Throwout bearing failure |
| 57660 mi C $1937 |
Overhaul / Replace Clutch, Pressure Plate, Throw-out bearing, flush clutch hydrologics and Gear box |
| 122000 mi | Extension housing of transmission is leaking slightly. |
| 151100 mi US $35 |
Cv joint boot torn, joint about to fail |
2006 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 65000 mi US $2500 |
transmission had to be replaced |
| 98000 mi US $1550 |
Throw out bearing wore out. Grinding noise and gripping problem, no evident problem the day before. Repair shop recommended new clutch as well as bearing due to mileage. |
2006 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 25000 mi | Flush & replace transmission fluid. Car was making a noise such as riding on a rumble strip when it shifted into 3rd & 4th gear. Seems to have stopped. |
| 113500 mi | Car was overheating, turned out to require major transmission work. |
| 61660 mi | Hard 3-4 shifts in cold weather immediately after first start after overnight cold soak. Dealer diagnosed leaking seal in transmission and replaced unit under extended warranty. |
2006 Subaru Forester 4-door
4-cylinder manual 4WD
| 190759 mi €598 |
The ramp start system does not work properly. |
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