2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other B9 Tribeca years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 84 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca. That is the most of any B9 Tribeca model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is structure (27 complaints, 32%), typically at around 107,030 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 8 fires, 5 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 84owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 27 | 32% | 107,030 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 18 | 21% | 95,953 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 13 | 15% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 12 | 14% | 102,984 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 8 | 10% | 122,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 7% | 113,192 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 6% | 185,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 6% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 5% | 103,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 4% | 94,290 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 2% | 9,013 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 2% | 64,763 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 2% | 46,513 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 2% | 97,250 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 1% | 9,880 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | 101,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1% | 15,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca.
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Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I have had 3 Subarus in the last 2 years. All 3-a 2006 Subaru Tribeca B9, a 2007 Subaru Tribeca B9, and a 2014 Subaru Crosstrek have had electrical and lighting problems. They all have burnt out headlights, interior lights and fog lights, have loose wiring that has affected the computer and…
The contact owns a 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, the vehicle loss motive power and was unable to be restarted. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence but was not repaired. The manufacturer…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 subaru b9 tribeca. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled. The contact pulled off of the roadway. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was with the…
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I was driving vehicle ima city street and vehicle unexpectedly turned off. Tried to turn on the car again and it ran but once again unexpectedly turned off.
Other Subaru B9 Tribeca years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 B9 Tribeca | 4 | 7 |
| 2011 B9 Tribeca | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 B9 Tribeca | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 B9 Tribeca | 9 | 0 |
| 2008 B9 Tribeca | 16 | 0 |
| 2007 B9 Tribeca | 26 | 0 |
| 2006 | 84 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca?
Owners most often report structure, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 27 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other B9 Tribeca model years, the 2006 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.