2010 Subaru B9 Tribeca Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 1, 2017 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other B9 Tribeca years
Not enough data 5th of 7 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Subaru B9 Tribeca. That ranks 5th out of 7 B9 Tribeca model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 17,250 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2010 Subaru B9 Tribeca problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System2 · ~17,250 mi
Air Bags1 · ~100,000 mi
Service Brakes1 · ~48,450 mi
Structure1 · ~9,500 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System250%17,250——
Air Bags125%100,000——
Service Brakes125%48,450——
Structure125%9,500——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2011, with 1 complaints
2011: 1201112014: 1201412015: 1201512017: 120171

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2010 Subaru B9 Tribeca recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2010 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.

Takata recall

Air Bags · received Dec 1, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11051765

Dropped off car for 45k mile service and while rotating the tires was warned that the front brake rotors were severely worn and rusted and pads worn at 95%. They recommended replacement because if the rotors were to be cut, they would fall below acceptable safety tolerance. As such, they were…

Service Brakes · received Apr 17, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10706305

My wife was driving the car and suddenly smelled smoke so she pulled over and noticed that the car was on fire and it was coming from the back passenger door. Luckily two guys driving buy stopped and happen to work for honda and they put out the fire with an extinguisher then the police and toe…

Electrical System · received Jul 15, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10610780

While rounding a left hand turn at approximately 15- 20 mph, the passenger lowered the passenger door window using the power window switch- the door flew open , but was caught by the passenger grabbing the door , preventing it from hitting a telephone pole next to the roadway. The vehicle was then…

Structure · received Sep 3, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10423179

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Subaru B9 Tribeca?

Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, service brakes problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2010 Subaru B9 Tribeca?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2010 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 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.