Subaru Tribeca years to avoid
No model year of the Subaru Tribeca stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Subaru Tribeca years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Subaru Tribeca complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Subaru Tribeca problems
All model years combined.
- Airbags15
- Brakes5
- Body5
- Lights4
- Engine4
- Electrical4
- Locks3
- Transmission2
- Steering2
- Seat belts2
- Driver assistance2
- Visibility1
Subaru Tribeca problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | - | 3 | Airbags | 6 | 0 | ||
| 2011 | - | 2 | Airbags | 8 | 0 | ||
| 2010 | - | 4 | Electrical | 10 | 0 | ||
| 2009 | - | 5 | Brakes | 52,010 | 9 | 1 | |
| 2008 | - | 14 | Airbags | 95,000 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2007 | - | 4 | Airbags | 8 | 0 | ||
| 2006 | - | 9 | Airbags | 8 | 2 |
Recalls 17
Questions about the Subaru Tribeca
What years of the Subaru Tribeca should you avoid?
No single model year of the Subaru Tribeca has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Subaru Tribeca?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Subaru Tribeca?
Airbags, with 15 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (5) and body (5).
How many recalls does the Subaru Tribeca have?
17 recalls between 2006 and 2013. The 2010 model year has the most, with 10.
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