2006 Subaru Forester Specifications

Specifications

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	AWD
Production Years for Series :	2003 - 2008
Weight :	3165 lbs \| 1435.62 kg
MPG City :	22
MPG Highway :	29

Engine & Transmission

Opposed 6 \| SUBARU BOXER engine with i-Active Valve Lift System
Displacement :	2500 cc \| 152.6 cu in. \| 2.5 L.
Power :	173 HP (127.328 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque :	166 Ft-Lbs (225 NM) @ 4400 RPM
Valvetrain :	16 SOHC (2.7 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Aluminum block and head
Sequential Electronic Multi-port Fuel Injection

Turbocharged Opposed 6
Displacement :	2500 cc \| 152.6 cu in. \| 2.5 L.
Power :	230 HP (169.28 KW)

Transmission:
4 Automatic Direct control electronic

Handling

Safety

NHTSA Crash-Test Results
2006 Subaru Forester 4-DR. w/SAB
Frontal driver :
Frontal passenger :
Side driver :
Side rear passenger :
Rollover 4 Wheel Drive :

Recall

Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Manufacturer	SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Mfr Report Date	20000905
NHTSA Campaign ID	11V464000
Summary	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.
Notes	THIS IS SUBARU'S SAFETY RECALL NUMBER WVX-34.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Manufacturer	SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Mfr Report Date	20050204
NHTSA Campaign ID	07V043000
Summary	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.
Notes	SUBARU RECALL NO. WVC-13. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2006 Subaru Forester? A: The 2006 Subaru Forester has a wheelbase size of 99.40 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2006 Subaru Forester? A: The 2006 Subaru Forester has a length of 176.60 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2006 Subaru Forester? A: The 2006 Subaru Forester has a width of 68.10 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2006 Subaru Forester have?A: The 2006 Subaru Forester has 39.80 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2006 Subaru Forester have?A: The 2006 Subaru Forester has legroom of 43.60 inches.

Q: What is the 2006 Subaru Forester's towing capacity?A: The 2006 Subaru Forester has a towing capaicty of 2400.00 lbs.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2006 Subaru Forester? A: The 2006 Subaru Forester was a .

Q: What engines did the 2006 Subaru Forester have? A: The 2006 Subaru Forester had the following engine options: Opposed 6 (2500 cc | 152.6 cu in. | 2.5 L.) with 173 HP (127.328 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 166 Ft-Lbs (225 NM) @ 4400 RPM

Turbocharged Opposed 6 (2500 cc | 152.6 cu in. | 2.5 L.) with 230 HP (169.28 KW)

Q: What transmission did the 2006 Subaru Forester have? A: The 2006 Subaru Forester had a 4 speed Automatic Direct control electronic gearbox.