Table 1 shows five common suspension related problems of the 2006 Subaru Forester. The number one most common problem is related to the front suspension control arm (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the suspension (four problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Front Suspension Control Arm problems | |
| Suspension problems | |
| Front Suspension Hub problems | |
| Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problems | |
| Sway Bar problems |
While driving my car the passenger control arm failed, snapping in half and I lost control of my vehicle. Upon lookin under my car I could see the snapped control arm, which was completely rusted out. I also observe the driver side control arm is also very rusty. Read details...
Front drivers side control arm broke at bracket point and lost control of vehicle steering. And car was damaged hitting a post. Vehicle per recall for control arm had already been “fixed” contacted Subaru if control arms were replaced under recall or the “rust proofing” Read details...
I purchased my 2006 Subaru Forester brand new from the Subaru dealer in catonsville, MD; russell Subaru. There were no miles on the vehicle when I bought it. Both rear bearings wore out on my car at almost the same exact time. Read details...