2006 Subaru Forester AWD XT Limited Wagon (5-spd Manual)
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- Photo: 2005 Subaru Forester STI (front) by User 3204, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2006 Subaru Forester XE 2.0 by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: SUBARU FORESTER (SG) China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2005 Subaru Forester STI (rear) by User 3204, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Car cockpit by Jdm-insane-cars, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2006 Subaru Forester AWD XT Limited Wagon (5-spd Manual) is a 210-hp 2.5-liter turbocharged wagon with a 5-speed manual and all-wheel drive. It starts at $28,520 MSRP.
It makes 210 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 235 lb-ft of torque at 3600 rpm.
The Forester measures 176.6 inches long on a 99.4-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Wagon |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $28,520 ($45,977 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.5L DOHC 16-valve Turbo H4 (EJ255) |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 210 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 235 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, variable valve timing |
| Injection Type | Electronic fuel injection, turbocharged |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD — Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 176.6 in |
| Width | 68.3 in |
| Height | 62.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.7 in |
| Legroom Front | 43.6 in |
| Legroom Rear | 33.7 in |
Similar cars
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (15.9 % risk) |
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Subaru FORESTER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sep 6, 2011 · SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2007 IMPREZA, MODEL YEAR 2003-2008 FORESTER, AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 SAAB 9-2X VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 THROUGH NOVEMBER 26, 2007 ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, MASSACHUSETTS, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, PENNSYLVANIA, VERMONT, WISCONSIN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IOWA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW JERSEY, OHIO, RHODE ISLAND, WEST VIRGINIA AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS MAY BREAK AT THE HANGER BRACKETS DUE TO CORROSION IF THE HANGER BRACKET IS EXPOSED TO SALTY AND HUMID ENVIRONMENTS SUCH AS ROADS CONTAINING SNOW MELTING AGENT.
Consequence: A BROKEN CONTROL ARM CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: SUBARU WILL HANDLE THEIR VEHICLES AND SAAB WILL HANDLE THEIRS. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DEGREE OF CORROSION OF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS, AND WILL EITHER RUSTPROOF OR REPLACE THEM. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.
NHTSA campaign 11V464000
Feb 12, 2007 · 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. PINCHING OF THE WIRING HARNESS BETWEEN THE FLOOR CROSSMEMBER AND THE SEAT MOUNTING BRACKET COULD RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT.
Consequence: THE PASSENGER'S FRONT AIR BAG COULD BECOME DISABLED AND MAY NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT. ALSO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO SEE IF THE WIRING HAD BEEN INCORRECTLY ROUTED UNDER THE SEAT BRACKET. IF SO, THE DEALER WILL REPAIR ANY DAMAGED WIRING, REROUTE AND SECURE THE WIRING HARNESS IN THE CORRECT LOCATION, AND RE-CALIBRATE THE OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM AS NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 9, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.
NHTSA campaign 07V043000
88 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2006 Subaru FORESTER
Owner Complaints
88 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2006 Subaru FORESTER (12 mention a crash, 7 a fire, 4 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Vehicle Speed Control | 20 |
| Suspension | 12 |
| Engine | 11 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 11 |
| Steering | 9 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2006 SUBARU FORESTER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.