NHTSA Data Explorer

Subaru Tribeca

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

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Complaints

63

Active records

Recalls

17

Active records

TSBs

203

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

2

Crashes

4

Fires

4

Top reported issues — Subaru Tribeca

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Condition issue

15

Operating state

12

Access/entry issue

10

Reporting mechanism

9

Vibration/harshness

9

Performance issue

8

Braking behavior

7

Thermal issue

7

Fluid issue

6

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

6

Engine behavior

5

Noise

4

Safety restraint issue

4

Lighting behavior

3

Smell

3

Electrical issue

2

Starting behavior

2

Driver assistance issue

1

Powering on/off behavior

1

Ride/handling behavior

1

Safety restraint behavior

1

Steering 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,…

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…

2011 SUBARU B9 TRIBECA

Filed Nov 17, 2020


WHEN ACCELERATING AND VEHICLE SHIFTS GEARS THE ENGINE SPINS AND MAKES A POPPING SOUND JOLTING CAR FORWARD. THE TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING AND POPPING INTO GEAR ABRUPTLY.

2012 SUBARU B9 TRIBECA

Filed Feb 1, 2020


VEHICLE HAD BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES WHEN THE TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE LIGHT AND OTHER WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY AND CHECKED TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL AND TEMP, ALL WERE NORMAL. PULLED AWAY AND THE ENGINE REVED UP THEN BANGED INTO GEAR. DROVE NORMALLY FOR SEVERAL MILES. THE WARNING LIGHTS WENT OFF. DROVE THE NEXT DAY AND FOR SEVERAL DAYS WITH NO INCIDENCE. OCCURRED AGAIN WHEN ON THE HIGHWAY THE NEXT WEEK. ON THE SUBARU OWNERS FORUM FOUND SEVERAL OTHER OWNERS…

2013 SUBARU TRIBECA

Filed Mar 9, 2019


SUBARU OF AMERICA CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT HELLO I OWN A 2013 SUBARU TRIBECA WITH VIN [XXX] THAT HAS RECENTLY LOST ALL THE ENGINE OIL AND NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ALERTING ME THE VEHICLE WAS LOW OR HAD NO OIL. THIS VEHICLE WAS JUST IN THE SUBARU SERVICE DEPARTMENT FROM 1/301/9-2/5/19 FOR LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND A REPORTED BELT BREAK AT HIGHWAY RATE OF SPEED REQUIRING IT TO BE TOWED. SUBSEQUENTLY IN 2/25/19, I NOTICED MY CAR MAKING A KNOCKING NOISE AND SOMEONE ASKED IF I HAD CHECKED THE OIL…

2008 SUBARU B9 TRIBECA

Filed Mar 6, 2019


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 AIR BAG ARE BOTH DEFECTIVE IN MOTION ON CITY AND HIGHWAY STREET

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.