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 well as the navigation system. They all have more lights lit on the dash than there should be.
The worst 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Body27
- Airbags18
- Electrical13
- Lights12
- Visibility11
- Brakes8
- Engine7
- Locks4
- Driver assistance3
- Steering2
- Transmission2
- Acceleration1
- Fuel system1
- Seats1
- Suspension1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca 127
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This is an update announcement regarding the TechShare & NorthStar Integration
- This announcement provides information on the connected services platform for Subaru EVs.
- This bulletin provides a step-by-step diagnostic procedure for resolving Remote Engine Start (RES)...
- This Service Information Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but...
- This announcement provides information on DCM replacememts due to a parasitic draw.
- This announcement provides information on an outage affecting the Subaru Select Monitor 5 application.
- This Service Information Bulletin announces the availability of ThreeBond 1216J (SOA868V9640) designed for...
- This announcement provides information on a new software update for the Midtronics Dss and DCA machines.
- This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a...
- This bulletin provides paint code information for 2027 model year vehicles.
2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 16 | 21 | 18 |
What 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 subaru b9 tribeca. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled. The contact pulled off of the roadway. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was with the electronic control module. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 150,000.
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I was driving vehicle ima city street and vehicle unexpectedly turned off. Tried to turn on the car again and it ran but once again unexpectedly turned off.
My whole electric system is not working. Climate control raidio heated seats anything electric.
Hood release cable is bad and will completely break if not repaired soon! If this breaks, it will be extremely difficult to open the hood.
I was driving on the highway about 65-70 MPH and my hood flew open striking the windshield causing me to drive into a guard rail. Currently experiencing neck and back issues. I was never notified of this recall.
The driver side seat. Electrical adjuster button stopped working for the forward position. It will move up , down & backward. I was out of town & when I stopped in my daughters driveway , moved the seat back, as my phone slipped under the seat. I was horrified when I couldn't move it back. I had over 150 miles to drive back home. I had to use several pillows to reach the steering wheel so I could drive back home. I did some research and found out that many subaru owners of various models and make years have had the same problem , with driver side forward switch. I'm trying to find out if there has been any recalls on this problem. I bought this vehicle in june of 2016, from power ford.
Takata recall my air bag light stayed on after I had my passenger air bag replaced , now they are telling me my drivers side airbag needs to be replaced because of this and it is not part of the recall it is an internal short so they want to replace the whole airbag for 860 dollars plus labor
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Questions about the 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca
Is the 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca reliable?
Owners have filed 84 complaints about the 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca, 9.3 times a typical B9 Tribeca model year. It is one of the years we flag to avoid.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca?
Body and structure, with 27 complaints, typically around 108,000 miles. Next is airbags (18).
How many recalls does the 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca have?
No recalls on record.
What gas mileage does the 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca get?
Official estimates for the 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca range from 18 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.0L 6-cyl, 4WD) gets 16 city and 21 highway.
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