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2006 Subaru Forester JF1SG67686H735228

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Model illustration: Subaru Forester
Model illustration. The vehicle's appearance and equipment may differ. Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Country (WMI)Japan
Model year2006
BodySport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Fuel (catalog)PETROL
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Overview

VIN Structure

Local ISO 3779
JF1WMISG6768VDS6H735228VIS

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Primary Information

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Manufacturer country (WMI)Japan
Manufacturer (WMI)Subaru
Model year2006
RegionAsia

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Specifications

VIN Specifications

NHTSA vPIC

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Identification

MakeSUBARU
ModelForester
Model Year2006
TrimL.L.Bean
Vehicle TypePASSENGER CAR
Body ClassSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Doors4

Engine

Displacement (L)2.500000
Displacement (CC)2500
Displacement (CI)152.559360236

Transmission & Drive

Transmission StyleAutomatic
Transmission Speeds4
Drive TypeAWD/All-Wheel Drive

Body & Dimensions

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating FromClass 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)

Safety

Front Air Bag Locations1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side Air Bag Locations1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Seat Belt TypeManual

Manufacturing

Manufacturer NameSUBARU CORPORATION
Plant CountryJAPAN
Plant Company NameFHI

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Recalls & safety

Recalls (2)

NHTSA

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SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM06/09/2011

SUBARU 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.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL12/02/2007

ON 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.

RDW recall campaigns (10)

RDW Netherlands

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Motorrijtuigen - motor inclusief brandstof-, smeer- en koelsysteem2014-08-07 · Ref MGP140171 · SUBARU FORESTER

Door een fout in de software van het motormanagementsyteem werkt de ontsteking van het voertuig niet naar behoren. Hierdoor kan een onjuiste verbranding in de verbrandingskamer ontstaan.

Consequences: De onjuiste verbranding is waarneembaar als 'Pingelen' en kan motorschade veroorzaken. In het ernstigste geval kan de motor stilvallen. De bestuurder wordt gewaarschuwd middels een motorcontrolelampje op het dashboard.

16575 vehicles reported in the campaign, 20 in NL

Motorrijtuigen en aanhangwagens - reminrichting2014-09-02 · Ref MGP140194 · SUBARU FORESTER

De remleidingen zijn onvoldoende tegen corrosie beschermd.

Consequences: De remleidingen kunnen corroderen of doorroesten. Treedt er lekkage op, dan kan de remwerking verminderen of in het uiterste geval wegvallen.

517904 vehicles reported in the campaign, 4500 in NL

Motorrijtuigen en aanhangwagens - elektrische installatie2015-10-07 · Ref MGP150310 · SUBARU FORESTER

Kabelboom van de combischakelaar in de stuurkolom loopt langs een scherp deel met risico van insnijding.

Consequences: Schade aan de kabelboom. Hierdoor kunnen elektrische systemen zoals de ruitenwisserinstallatie uitvallen of onbedoeld aan gaan en kortsluiting ontstaan. Door de kortsluiting kan de motor afslaan.

228000 vehicles reported in the campaign, 2809 in NL

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Motorrijtuigen en aanhangwagens - elektrische installatie2017-04-26 · Ref MGP170216 · SUBARU FORESTER

De contactpunten van een relais kunnen vastsmelten waardoor de secundaire lucht injectiepomp blijft draaien.

Consequences: Oververhit raken van de injectiepomp. De bestuurder wordt gewaarschuwd door het oplichten van het motorwaarschuwingslampje op het dashboard.

181230 vehicles reported in the campaign, 874 in NL

Motorrijtuigen - carrosserie (beschermingsmiddelen inzittenden)2018-03-05 · Ref MGP180115 · SUBARU FORESTER

De opblaasmodule van de passagiersairbag kan overmatige druk opbouwen. Als de airbag wordt geactiveerd kan de interne druk ertoe leiden dat de opblaasmodule scheurt. Hierdoor kunnen metalen fragmenten losraken en wegschieten.

Consequences: Losgeraakte metalen fragmenten kunnen de inzittenden verwonden.

432371 vehicles reported in the campaign, 1606 in NL

Motorrijtuigen - motor inclusief brandstof-, smeer- en koelsysteem2019-05-14 · Ref MGP190208 · SUBARU FORESTER

De klepveren kunnen breken.

Consequences: Vastlopen en uitvallen van de motor.

265273 vehicles reported in the campaign, 1192 in NL

Motorrijtuigen en aanhangwagens - lichten, lichtsignalen en retroreflectie2019-05-28 · Ref MGP190257 · SUBARU FORESTER

Door inwerking van chemische stoffen vanuit de omgevingslucht kan een niet geleidende laag ontstaan op de contacten van de remlichtschakelaar.

Consequences: Niet oplichten van de remlichten.

2269052 vehicles reported in the campaign, 4292 in NL

Motorrijtuigen en aanhangwagens - elektrische installatie2019-12-20 · Ref MGP190540 · SUBARU FORESTER

Door het aansturen van de bobines, nadat het contact is uitgeschakeld, bestaat er de mogelijkheid dat de bobine oververhit raakt waardoor de isolatie barst en er vocht kan intreden. Hierdoor kan de motor onverwachts afslaan met een ongeval tot gevolg

Consequences: Inhouden van de motor en mogelijk afslaan.

304715 vehicles reported in the campaign, 482 in NL

Motorrijtuigen - carrosserie (beschermingsmiddelen inzittenden)2020-08-18 · Ref MGP200397 · SUBARU FORESTER

Het mogelijke verlies van klemkracht van de stekker verbinding aan de sensor in de stoel.

Consequences: Hierdoor kan het signaal van de passagiers detectie systeem niet doorkomen en wordt de airbag gedeactiveerd.

448432 vehicles reported in the campaign, 1472 in NL

Motorrijtuigen en aanhangwagens - ophanging2021-07-02 · Ref MGP210324 · SUBARU FORESTER

De bevestigingsbouten van de achterste stabilisatorsteun kunnen na verloop van tijd losraken, waardoor de beugel met andere onderdelen in aanraking komen.

Consequences: Schade aan de omliggende delen.

602216 vehicles reported in the campaign, 472 in NL

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Safety Ratings (NCAP)

NHTSA

Tested variant: 2006 Subaru Forester 4-DR. w/SAB. This model-variant example is not confirmed for this VIN. Body style and drive can affect ratings.

OverallNot rated
Frontal CrashNot rated
Side CrashNot rated
Rollover★★★★★

Registry & emissions

CO₂ emissions (2022)

EEA

WLTP average across matched new-registration records for the Forester, grouped by fuel type in the displayed reporting year. This is not a measured or confirmed figure for this VIN; check the vehicle's registration document. The available reporting year does not establish a match to this vehicle's model year or generation.

Petrol185 g/km

Context

Model Context

Wikidata + Wikipedia

The Subaru Forester is a compact crossover SUV that has been manufactured by Subaru since 1997. The first generation was built on the platform of the Impreza in the style of a taller station wagon, a style that continued to the second generation, while the third-generation model onwards moved towards a crossover SUV design. A performance model was available for the second-generation Forester in Japan as the Forester STi.

Wikidata describes the named entry. It does not confirm this vehicle’s generation, equipment or production dates.

Wikidata entrySubaru Forester
Manufacturer (Wikidata)Subaru
Description (Wikidata)car model

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