2006 Subaru Outback Sport Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Outback Sport years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Subaru Outback Sport. That ranks 2nd out of 3 Outback Sport model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 120,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Subaru Outback Sport problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | 50% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 25% | 110,100 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | 110,100 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 25% | 118,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Subaru Outback Sport recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Subaru Outback Sport.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Alternative transportation was suppose to be provided at no additional cost to me. They provided me with a rental car which required me to put a $25.00 deposit down and which the rental company would not refund me the end after i returned the car. This, to me, is not providing me with alternative…
Airbag light at the lower l side of the instrument cluster remains illuminated. Annoying chime sounds the entire time the car is on. I've read online that the problem lies in a pcb up by the map lights. Will check the solder on all resisters and leds on that pcb. Most who reflow the solder claim…
The fuel door release cable rusted through and came attached from the lever on the floor of the drivers side footwell.
I have 2006 subaru out back sport wagon which is a basic subaru impreza wagon with dual paint. Automatic transmission. While on road car begin to choke and check engine light and cruisecontrol light came on and start blinking. The car engine wants to cut off whenever in stop so in low idle and it…
Other Subaru Outback Sport years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Outback Sport | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 Outback Sport | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 |
See all Subaru Outback Sport problems by year, every Subaru model, or the Subaru VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Subaru Outback Sport?
Owners most often report air bags, engine, power train problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Subaru Outback Sport?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 Subaru Outback Sport a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Outback Sport model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.