| 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 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (40%)
< $100 (40%)
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. |
2006 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 172360 mi C $350 |
Alternator replaced |
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. |
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 |
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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