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2006 Subaru Forester Fuel System Problems

Fuel System complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2006 Subaru Forester has 4 NHTSA fuel system complaints and 0 fuel system-related recalls.

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

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Fuel System Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 28, 2013FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEIN FEBRUARY 2013 MY FORESTER DEVELOPED A VERY STRONG FUEL SMELL. AFTER INVESTIGATION I DISCOVERED TH...
May 9, 2008FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINETHIS INCIDENT FIRST OCCURRED SHORTLY AFTER MY LAST OIL CHANGE AT ABOUT 38,000 MILES. DURING FOUR OF...
Dec 1, 2006FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEIN LATE 2006 I NOTICED THAT WHEN MY VEHICLE IS STOPPED AND IDLING THERE IS A STRONG RAW FUEL SMELL C...
Oct 1, 2005FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEVEHICLE- 2006 SUBARU FORESTER WITH 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION. ON COLD STARTS, THE ENGINE RACES UNC...

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