2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other B9 Tribeca years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca. That ranks 3rd out of 7 B9 Tribeca model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (3 complaints, 19%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 16owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 3 | 19% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 19% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 19% | 51,300 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 13% | 100,018 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 13% | 93,507 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 13% | 50,150 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 13% | 3,600 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 6% | 1,700 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 6% | 1,600 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 6% | 1,700 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 6% | 100,800 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 6% | 100,800 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 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.
The contact owns a 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor coming from the vehicle. Additionally, the contact noticed that there was fluid leaking from underneath the vehicle onto the ground. The contact stated that upon extending her hand underneath the…
After starting the vehicle in sub freezing temperatures the brakes would not work. After applying extreme pressure it was found that the brake would operate but without any power assist. The error "er bb" was displayed on the instrument panel. After applying the brakes several times, the power…
255/55R18 After 2 weeks of driving on new tires my tire light would not turn off. I have taken my vehicle back to dealer to repair issue multiple times only to have the same thing happen. After 1 year of driving on this tire the sidewalls are cracked to the point the DOT# is illegible. Tires should…
The contact owns a 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the front hood erroneously opened and slammed into the front windshield causing the windshield to shatter. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure…
The latch on the front hood is broken it will not close and when i drive on the interstate going to work i feel like the hood is going to fly open. Also the gas door latch is broken as well it will not open when you pull the gas door latch. I was told by credit karma that the driver and passenger…
Other Subaru B9 Tribeca years
← 2007 B9 Tribeca · 2009 B9 Tribeca →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 B9 Tribeca | 4 | 7 |
| 2011 B9 Tribeca | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 B9 Tribeca | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 B9 Tribeca | 9 | 0 |
| 2008 | 16 | 0 |
| 2007 B9 Tribeca | 26 | 0 |
| 2006 B9 Tribeca | 84 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca?
Owners most often report air bags, structure, suspension problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 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 2008 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.