2006 Subaru Forester engine and engine cooling problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2006 Subaru Forester — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“When the temp gets into the teens or lower gas leaks in and around the engine. This is dangerous!! I have found fuel near area that get very hot, and I am worried about my family starting on fire. Soa recalled a few years to repair this issue, but not all that are affected. *tr”
filed Feb 19, 2015
“Fire started under the hood while vehicle was stopped at a traffic light. The insurance inspector stated that the fire started in the radiator fan. Vehicle was declared a total loss by the insurance company. *tr”
filed Jul 30, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Forester years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Forester | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Forester | 4 | 1% |
| 2019 Forester | 5 | 1% |
| 2017 Forester | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 Forester | 5 | 1% |
| 2014 Forester | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 Forester | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 Forester | 7 | 5% |
| 2010 Forester | 6 | 2% |
| 2009 Forester | 12 | 7% |
| 2008 Forester | 2 | 4% |
| 2007 Forester | 6 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Subaru Forester
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.