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2006 Subaru Forester Airbags Problems

Airbags complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2006 Subaru Forester has 4 NHTSA airbags complaints and 1 airbags-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2006 Subaru Forester

Engine
18
Speed Control
15
Steering
9
Suspension
6
Electrical
6
Other
5
Structure
5
Airbags
4
Tires
4
Fuel System
4
Lights
3
Powertrain
3

4

Complaints

1

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Airbags Recalls

07V043000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE AIR BAG OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT MAY HAVE BEEN PINCHED DURING PRODUCTION....

All Airbags Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Oct 11, 2022AIR BAGSIt just the airbags light turn on
Oct 15, 2018AIR BAGSI HAD A HEAD ON COLLISION AND NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THE CRASH WAS AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES AN HOUR. ...
Sep 13, 2006AIR BAGSSINCE PURCHASING MY VEHICLE BRAND NEW ON 7/4/05, THE FRONT PASSENGER OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM FAILS...
Jun 15, 2006AIR BAGSWHAT IDIOT DETERMINED THAT A YELLOW WARNING LIGHT CONCERNING THE STATUS OF THE PASSENGER-SEAT AIRBAG...

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