2006 Honda CR-V vs 2006 Subaru Forester
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2006 Honda CR-V | 2006 Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 398 | 88 |
| Recall campaigns | 12 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 55 | 133 |
| Investigations | 5 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 27 | 12 |
| Fire reports | 16 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–23 | 20–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,000 mi | 54,306 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 118 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 75 | 7 |
| Air Bags | 74 | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 20 |
| Suspension | 20 | 12 |
| Power Train | 25 | 4 |
| Steering | 17 | 9 |
| Structure | 16 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 19 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 13 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 8 | 8 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 14 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
2006 Honda CR-V
2006 Subaru Forester
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.