Table 1 shows one common exterior lighting related problems of the 2006 Subaru Forester.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Headlights problems |
2006 Subaru Forester. Consumer writes stating that running headlights being a requirement on vehicles.
Purchased in ak in 2007. Approximately 13,000 miles on engine. Paperwork listed entry-point: hawaii. Current 2016 mileage: less than 60,000. Ongoing intermittent problems since purchase: doors' locks electronic-responses unpredictably fail. Sometimes they work; other times locks must be opened manually. (side note: windows rattle distinctly when opening and closing doors; windows and doors have always felt too loose. ) headlights and tail-lights fail sooner than normal, indicating an electronic problem causing shorts. These issues have been ongoing from purchase in 2007 to current 2016.
The headlights leak I had to replace one about $450. 00 because it had water in it . The passenger side now has water in it I will have to replace it also. The vehicle only has 25,000 miles I would think in this day and age you could make a headlight assembly that does not leak and become a safety hazard. The passenger headlight in Dec 2016.
2006 Forester low beam headlights failed to provide sufficient light for safe travel. ***transferred to nvs220**** the head light unit has a grooved, straight-line designed at the top of the glass area that apparently causes the room darkening effect in front of the vehicle.