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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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Chart based on 99 repairs.
2006 Subaru Forester suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (8%)
$1000 - $2499 (17%)
$500 - $999 (25%)
$100 - $499 (17%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 12 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
| 75020 mi C $645 |
Suspension: Left Front End Link seized. Engine: Fan belts. |
2006 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV
173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 139300 mi US $2200 |
hard to steer after valve job done; caused by need to move the power steering lines for the valve job; they haven't fixed it yet (probably will have to bleed it) |
| 140100 mi | needed replacement steering pump (for the one they had just put in) |
| 86000 mi US $1200 |
Worn power steering pump and rack and pinion. Fixed issue. |
| 174765 mi US $6656 |
Replaces broken sway bar |
| 82120 mi C $100 |
Replace worn sway bar end links . |
| 109600 mi A $500 |
Rear shock absorber leaking, needed replacement. |
| 56000 mi US $600 |
Replaced failing power steering pump. |
| 57000 mi | Completed repair of an earlier power steering pump failure. Multiple flushings of fluid and second replacement of pump. |
| 65720 mi | LR Wheel bearing went noisy - rusty at investigation |
| 53700 mi | Droning sound from passenger side, peaking at 30 mph and again at 50 mph. Dealer replaced right-rear wheel bearing. |
| 98800 mi US $155 |
rear wheel bearing |
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