Subaru B9 Tribeca Problems by Year
Subaru B9 Tribeca years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical B9 Tribeca year: 2006, 2007, 2008. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2006 B9 Tribeca: 84 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2007 B9 Tribeca: 26 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2008 B9 Tribeca: 16 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2011 B9 Tribeca: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2010 B9 Tribeca: 4 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2012 B9 Tribeca: 4 complaints, 7 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Subaru B9 Tribeca problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 37 | 5 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 30 | 6 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 26 | 6 | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 16 | 4 | 0 |
| Power Train | 11 | 5 | 0 |
| Engine | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 10 | 3 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 3 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Visibility | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Subaru B9 Tribeca model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 B9 Tribeca | 4 | 7 | — | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2011 B9 Tribeca | 2 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2010 B9 Tribeca | 4 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2009 B9 Tribeca | 9 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 2008 B9 Tribeca | 16 | 0 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2007 B9 Tribeca | 26 | 0 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2006 B9 Tribeca | 84 | 0 | — | Structure | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Subaru B9 Tribeca years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2006 (84), 2007 (26), 2008 (16) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical B9 Tribeca year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Subaru B9 Tribeca?
Structure, with 37 complaints across 5 model years.
How many recalls does the Subaru B9 Tribeca have?
7 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.