Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2006 Subaru Forester has 6 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
6
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | RCN 07V043000 |
| May 8, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE | PURCHASED IN AK IN 2007. APPROXIMATELY 13,000 MILES ON ENGINE. PAPERWORK LISTED ENTRY-POINT: HAWAII.... |
| Apr 7, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A FIRE STARTED IN THE REAR OF TH... |
| Aug 26, 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE | I ARRIVED AT MY HOUSE ON 8/26/2012 AT 8:00 PM, PARKED MY CAR IN THE GARAGE OF MY HOUSE AND WENT TO S... |
| Aug 23, 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, HE NOTICE... |
| Nov 8, 2006 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED UPON OPENING THE DRIVER DOOR, THERE WAS A SMELL OF BURNING PLASTIC INSIDE TH... |