NHTSA Data Explorer

Subaru B9 Tribeca

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

186

Active records

Recalls

17

Active records

TSBs

214

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

10

Crashes

12

Fires

14

Top reported issues — Subaru B9 Tribeca

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Access/entry issue

42

Condition issue

42

Operating state

31

Thermal issue

25

Reporting mechanism

21

Braking behavior

19

Safety restraint issue

16

Performance issue

15

Noise

11

Smell

11

Engine behavior

10

Lighting behavior

10

Fluid issue

9

Vibration/harshness

9

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

7

Driver assistance issue

5

Electrical issue

5

Safety restraint behavior

5

Steering behavior

5

Starting behavior

4

Powering on/off behavior

2

Recent change

2

Infotainment behavior

1

Ride/handling behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2013 SUBARU TRIBECA

Filed May 17, 2026


ALT TEMP LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ON THE CARE WILL HAVE A FUNNY SHIFT THEN A STRONG JERK, SPEED CAN ONLY GO UNDER 20 MPH AND THEN THE ALT TEMP LIGHT COMES ON ALONG WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND CURISE CONTROL LIGHTS.

2008 SUBARU B9 TRIBECA

Filed Sep 12, 2025


1 injured
Fire

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 vehicle by the middle section of the hood, the fluid dripped onto the contact's hand, and the contact became aware that it was fuel dripping. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated…

2009 SUBARU B9 TRIBECA

Filed Dec 18, 2024


1 injured
Crash

The contact owned a 2009 Subaru B9 Tribeca. The contact stated while driving on ice, at a low speed, the contact's vehicle slid and rolled before slamming into a culvert. The contact stated that the driver's door air bag was deployed, however, no other air bags deployed. In addition, the contact stated that an unknown air bag recall repair was performed on the vehicle in 2023. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. The Police and paramedics were at the scene. A Police report was filed,…

2007 SUBARU B9 TRIBECA

Filed Nov 26, 2024


The contact owns a 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30-40 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was running but continued to randomly shutdown. While at a stop light, the vehicle stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V297000 (Electrical System). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined…

2006 SUBARU B9 TRIBECA

Filed Jan 23, 2024


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 navigation system. 2 of them lost all lighting. The Subaru Crosstrek burnt out all the lights in one incident and the 2007 Subaru Tribeca B9 had an alternator problem that fried all the lights at one time as…

2008 SUBARU B9 TRIBECA

Filed Dec 5, 2022


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 assist started working and braking was normal again. This condition has repeated several times after the vehicle sits in sub freezing temperatures for a period of time. I believe this may be caused by a…

2008 SUBARU B9 TRIBECA

Filed Mar 7, 2022


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 last longer than 7500 miles and 1 year. I have attempted to have the place of business I made the purchase from fix the issue with no luck. They said if the tire is not on the Recall list they would…

2008 SUBARU B9 TRIBECA

Filed Mar 4, 2022


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 and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V060000 (Structure, Latches/Locks/Linkages). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the…

2006 SUBARU B9 TRIBECA

Filed Jul 2, 2021


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 was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 280,000.

2007 SUBARU B9 TRIBECA

Filed Jul 1, 2021


1 injured
Crash

Sudden Unintended Acceleration: While driving up the inclining driveway to my Dr. office for my Covid vaccine, all of a sudden, my car accelerated as if someone stomped on my gas pedal! Had I not turned right into the parking lot, I would have crashed, head-on into a stone retaining wall. I pushed on the brakes to slow down and stop as I was steering my car into a parking space. This was a terrifying experience for which I had zero control. My car continued to propel forward and surge with such…

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.