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Subaru B9 Tribeca years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 145 complaints about the Subaru B9 Tribeca since 2006, and 7 recalls have been issued. The 2006 model year has 84 complaints, more than any other year, led by body and airbags problems.

1 year to avoidWorst: 2006
Owner complaints
145
Recalls
7
Worst year
2006
Model years
2006-2012

Subaru B9 Tribeca years to avoid

More than twice the B9 Tribeca's typical complaint count for a model year.

Best Subaru B9 Tribeca years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Subaru B9 Tribeca complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

2006200720082009201020112012

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Subaru B9 Tribeca problems

All model years combined.

  • Body
    37
  • Airbags
    30
  • Electrical
    26
  • Lights
    16
  • Engine
    16
  • Visibility
    13
  • Brakes
    12
  • Transmission
    11
  • Locks
    9
  • Fuel system
    8
  • Steering
    6
  • Acceleration
    6

Subaru B9 Tribeca problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2012-4Lights70
2011-2Airbags01
2010-4Electrical00
2009-9Transmission90,00001
2008-16Airbags50,15001
2007-26Electrical58,43001
2006-84Body101,00005Avoid

Recalls 7

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Questions about the Subaru B9 Tribeca

What years of the Subaru B9 Tribeca should you avoid?

2006. It has more than twice the Subaru B9 Tribeca's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2006 alone has 84, mostly about body and airbags.

What is the best year for a used Subaru B9 Tribeca?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Subaru B9 Tribeca?

Body, with 37 complaints across all years, followed by airbags (30) and electrical (26).

How many recalls does the Subaru B9 Tribeca have?

7 recalls between 2006 and 2012. The 2012 model year has the most, with 7.

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