One problem related to engine funny noise has been reported for the 2006 Subaru Forester. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Subaru Forester based on all problems reported for the 2006 Forester.
Sitting in the car, engine running; had pulled over for a couple minutes to let passenger out. Noticed smoke started to seep out from engine. Checked temp gauge and saw it was cool. Turned off engine and moved away from the car immediately. After a minute or two, saw flames coming out from engine compartment. Called the fire department, they arrived within a few minutes and extinguished the engine fire. Engine, front tires, everything in engine area completely destroyed by the fire. Prior to this, no problems, no engine light lit, no unusual sounds or handling or smells, nothing to indicate anything was wrong.