Subaru B9 Tribeca problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 16 owner complaints and 7 recalls on file for the Subaru B9 Tribeca (2006–2012).

Complaints
16
Recalls
7
Model years
6
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Subaru B9 Tribeca model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Subaru B9 Tribeca model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2012 B9 Tribeca10007Transmission & Drivetrain
2011 B9 Tribeca10000Transmission & Drivetrain
2009 B9 Tribeca11010Airbags
2008 B9 Tribeca40110Brakes
2007 B9 Tribeca41010Electrical System
2006 B9 Tribeca50000Engine

Most common Subaru B9 Tribeca problem areas (all years)

  • Electrical System
    5 complaints
  • Engine
    5 complaints
  • Brakes
    2 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    2 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    2 complaints
  • Airbags
    2 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    1 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    1 complaints
  • Lighting
    1 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Subaru B9 Tribeca received by NHTSA each month.

Subaru B9 Tribeca recalls

  • Recall 19V007000Jan 9, 201943,394 vehiclesModel years 2012

    Risk: An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 19V009000Jan 9, 2019452,630 vehiclesModel years 2012

    Risk: An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 19V008000Jan 9, 2019330,120 vehiclesModel years 2012

    Risk: An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 18V012000Jan 9, 201864,179 vehiclesModel years 2012

    Risk: An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 17V014000Jan 10, 201753,480 vehiclesModel years 2012

    Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 16V060000Feb 3, 201677,017 vehiclesModel years 2012

    Risk: If the hood unexpectedly opens while driving, it may interfere with the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 12V602000Dec 26, 2012633,842 vehiclesModel years 2012

    Risk: Over time, migration of the moisture into the circuit board and/or into the connector cavity, may result in a short circuit of the puddle light system. This may generate heat which may melt the plastic resulting in smoke or fire.

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology