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2006 Subaru Forester Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 2006 Subaru Forester, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : AWD
Production Years for Series : 2003 - 2008
Weight : 3165 lbs | 1435.62 kg
MPG City : 22
MPG Highway : 29
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 (2.66666666666667 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

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

Component

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

Manufacturer

SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

Mfr Report Date20000905
NHTSA Campaign ID11V464000
SummarySUBARU 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.
ConsequenceA BROKEN CONTROL ARM CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
RemedySUBARU 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.
NotesTHIS 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 Date20050204
NHTSA Campaign ID07V043000
SummaryON 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.
ConsequenceTHE 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.
RemedyDEALERS 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.
NotesSUBARU 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 January 2023For 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.

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