Subaru forester xt my08 automatic transmission tips and traps. When car is first started, engine rpms are at around 1500. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 56 2006 forester models nationwide. I stopped at a garage, they put it on a rack and said. The 2006 subaru legacy has 1 nhtsa complaints for the power train. All years manual transmission faq do not post problem reports.
Subaru forester problems and reliability issues carsguide. Nov 29, 2017 once praised for its design, subarus cvt is showing problems aging ranging from jerks and shudders, to hestiations and stalls. There was only a weeks warning, with the clutch pedal starting to fade. I want to keep my forester going hopefully to well over 200,000 miles.
The turbo puts a smile on your face as you press the accelerator and feel pressed against your seat hauling down the road all whilst carrying cover in the large capacity trunk. Our list of 9 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2006 subaru forester. Ive been told something called a crush seal is bad. The forester could not remain in park on the automatic transmissions of the. Shop 2006 subaru forester vehicles for sale at cars. Get reliability information for the 2006 subaru forester from consumer reports, which combines extensive survey data and expert technical knowledge. If the transmission fluid level on your forester is low, you need to add fluid through the dipstick tube. The worst complaints are shifts roughly, when coasting to a stop trans would slam into low gear. Manual transmission faq do not post problem reports here. The second most common problem is related to the vehicles vehicle speed control 18 problems. Learn more about subaru forester at the car i will be getting the manual transmission in either my 2006 forester has a huge shifting problem. This happens only when the engine is cold and disappears entirely once it heats up. I have a 2006 subaru forester that is pushing transmission fluid out of the deferential dip stick.
Get reliability information for the 2006 subaru forester from consumer. To see how frequently 2006 subaru forester problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. The manual says to stop, we did, and the light went off. This video shows you how to add transmission fluid to your 2006 subaru forester. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of subaru forester based on all problems reported for the forester. Automatic subaru forester 2006 shifting problem maintenance. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. Ive asked the dealership two separate times if they would change the transmission fluid due to it. I was afraid it was going to feel big and suvish, but i am happy to say it is just right. Fixing problems in your vehicle is a doitapproach with the auto repair manuals as they contain comprehensive instructions and procedures on how to fix the problems in your ride. Manual transmission problems my 2010 forester manual transmission just went out at 75,000 miles, along with the flywheel.
Bean edition i bought my car used, put a little work in, and have absolutely loved it. What i would do is look at some reputable sellers on ebay that sell subaru jdm manual transmissions and get a na 3. Subaru forester owners have reported 16 problems related to manual transmission under the power train category. When it does shift, it feels as if the engine is going to selfdestruct from the sound and rough feeling as if the entire engine or at least some part of it were going to fall to the. The issues have forced subaru to extend their cvt warranty. We have 81 2006 subaru forester vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 32 1owner cars, and 118 personal use cars. There are plenty of ones available for a good price.
The most recently reported issues are listed below. This is a repeatable event that could lead to an injury. The following chart shows the 19 most common problems for 2006 subaru forester. Subarus lineartronic continuously variable transmission cvt was first made available in the 5th generation legacy and outback. The frequency and severity of repairs are both fairly average when compared with all other vehicles. Subaru forester transmission problems it still runs. Rating is available when the video has been rented. Lightbulb that illuminates the automatic shift lever gear selected indicator. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicles engine and engine cooling with 18 problems. Used subaru forester with manual transmission for sale on. The newer models have not had recalls for this same transmission problem, but subaru owners have complained about some other transmission problems with.
Inside a subaru 5 speed manual transmission youtube. Before adding transmission fluid, make sure that your engine was running when you checked the fluid level. Two weeks car began to experience unexpected engine rpm increases immediately after a cold start. Used subaru forester with manual transmission for sale. I have always driven a stick shift, and my other crv lasted over 150,000 miles. Based on this data and further analysis, we predict reliability for the latest year. The internal design of the transmission, for the impreza line, was the same from 1992 its introduction in japan until midyear 1999.
The subaru forester has recalls for transmission problems for the model years of. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Previously i had a nissan rogue which had transmission failure at 145,000 miles. Subaru manual transmission problems clutch replacement in. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle.
The subaru forester has recalls for transmission problems for the model years of 2001 and 2002 which concerned 172,564 subaru forester owners, according to repair pal. I have a pull clutch in my 2000 forester gt it slips in normal use when accelerating. Sep 09, 2014 i show the parts inside a subaru 5 speed manual transmission and what they do, i also explain a little about my project to design a 5 speed dogbox. The engine in the 2004 to 2005 forester xt is identical to the american market subaru impreza wrx sti except for using the smaller td04 turbocharger from the wrx, a smaller intercooler, different exhaust system, and different engine management programming. I cannot believe this only lasted one half that time. I show the parts inside a subaru 5 speed manual transmission and what they do, i also explain a little about my project to design a 5 speed dogbox. The worst complaints are shifts roughly, when coasting to a stop trans would. For longer than id like to reveal, my forester has shifted extremely hard. Search from 60 subaru foresters for sale, including a used 2006 subaru forester 2. Truedelta 2006 subaru forester transmission problems. Extra weight is given to the more serious areas such as major engine or transmission problems. Users ranked 2006 subaru forester against other cars which they droveowned.