2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca
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Owner complaints
84 complaints5 involved a crash8 involved a fire5 injuries
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- Electrical system · Exterior lighting · Visibility/wiper
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…
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.
- Engine
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.
- Electrical system · Engine
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…
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.
- Electrical system · Engine · Service brakes
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- Engine
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.
- Electrical system · Electronic stability control (esc)
My whole electric system IS not working. climate control raidio heated seats anything electric.
- Unknown or other
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.
- Structure › Body · Structure › Body › Hood · Unknown or other
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.
- Seats
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…
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.
- Air bags
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
- Structure › Body · Visibility/wiper
On february 23, 2018, the hood latch was repaired due to a hood latch recall. this was with the new hood latch. it was friday june 6, 2018, a little past 0600, I was on my way to work. I was driving on a two lane county highway, doing between 60-65, with cruise control on. I had driven about 4…
On february 23, 2018, the hood latch was repaired due to a hood latch recall. this was with the new hood latch. it was friday june 6, 2018, a little past 0600, I was on my way to work. I was driving on a two lane county highway, doing between 60-65, with cruise control on. I had driven about 4 miles from home when the hood suddenly flew open,and shattered the windshield. I was able to slow down and move to the shoulder. thankfully no one else was in the vicinity. after I got out of my vehicle I closed the hood, it took a lot of effort. I noticed my vehicle was near the end of a guardrail and there was a gravel area, so I moved my car off the road. while I the vehicle I noticed that it was raining glass. I grabbed my work gear and jumped out. My car was towed to a repair shop, and I was given a ride to work.
- Unknown or other
Engine stabilizer bracket (dogbone) welding defective and falls off. Could start a fire in passenger area. Firewall wears down. Noise IS a chirping sound during any movement. Transmission and engine become unstable. Transmission mounts break as a result.
- Air bags
I have received numerous notices to have my front passenger airbag replaced. on two occasions I have made appointments with the local corpus christi subaru dealer to have this remedied. on both occasions they tell me that the parts are unavailable. the latest notice dated 8/17 tells me that.…
I have received numerous notices to have my front passenger airbag replaced. on two occasions I have made appointments with the local corpus christi subaru dealer to have this remedied. on both occasions they tell me that the parts are unavailable. the latest notice dated 8/17 tells me that. "Parts are available", however the dealer tells me they are not. I keep getting the runaround and in the meantime I cannot have a passenger sit in my front seat and I don't feel save driving it.
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2006 subaru B9 tribeca. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v016000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Vista subaru of…
TL* the contact owns a 2006 subaru B9 tribeca. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v016000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Vista subaru of silverthorne, colorado (171 9TH st, 80498) was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Air bags · Service brakes · Structure › Body
Takata recall infleter on ,my subaru tribeca its a problem I have to go grosery chopping with my family I put my family back in the and my chopping bag on the passenger sit to be safe in case of a accident you know!!!!
- Electronic stability control (esc)
The traction control light never goes off. sometimes it may go off if the car IS hot, such as during summer when the temperature outside IS over 75F.
- Service brakes
I was traveling at about 30 miles per hour on my way to work. luckily had not entered the freeway yet. approaching a stop and my brakes failed! The pedal was hard as a rock. I could not stop the vehicle as I was heading into crossing traffic. I ended up hitting a snow bank. I had the car towed…
I was traveling at about 30 miles per hour on my way to work. luckily had not entered the freeway yet. approaching a stop and my brakes failed! The pedal was hard as a rock. I could not stop the vehicle as I was heading into crossing traffic. I ended up hitting a snow bank. I had the car towed to the dealership for repair. they replaced the brake booster and vacuum hoses. on may 11, 2017 I had my vehicle in for the 120,000 service check. upon picking up my vehicle, I was heading home and noticed that the brake pedal was very mushy and my foot was all the way to the floor and the car was barely stopping. I took the vehicle back to the dealership and they have yet to contact me regarding what the problem IS. I feel that subaru should be responsible for this repair and should recall the vehicles for brake booster failure!!! I have seen many posts on the subaru forums regarding this same issue. I could have been in a serious accident! please respond. To [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6). *tr
- Air bags · Electrical system · Visibility/wiper
To whom it may concern, I can't emphasize right now how disappointed I am in subaru's customer service in both the USA and in the republic of panama. I currently reside in the republic of panama. I have yet to contact corporate in japan, and I shouldn't have to. unfortunately, both parties…
To whom it may concern, I can't emphasize right now how disappointed I am in subaru's customer service in both the USA and in the republic of panama. I currently reside in the republic of panama. I have yet to contact corporate in japan, and I shouldn't have to. unfortunately, both parties on the sides of subaru in panama (subaru del canal s.a.) and subaru in the USA (1-800-782-2783) have been more worried about costs than promoting subaru's standard of safety which IS why I invested in the subaru in the first place, being an expectant father at the time. around july of 2010 my wife and I bought a second hand 2006 B9 tribeca from a dealer in phoenix, az. we enjoyed the vehicle so much, that we decided to bring it with us on our move back to panama. I guess this IS where subaru's commitment to safety draws the line. everyone I have so far spoken to has basically told me well since you didn't buy the car here we can't help you, or, since you are no longer here, we can't pay for it. I am sitting here trying to figure out how your design flaws, are my fault just because I moved the car from one subaru market, to another. the recalls in question are: wqe41, wqy60, and tka16. my wife and 2 children were in the car about to leave my residence when it caught on fire. the driver's side front and rear puddle lights both failed. the front one was smoking heavily and the rear one was on fire. my wife immediately grabbed the hose and started spraying the rear one while I grabbed a 10MM wrench and disconnected the lead to the car battery. unfortunately, the trim on the underside has plastic melted with a big gaping hole and there are burn marks on the paint and plastic on both puddle lights.
- Unknown or other
Hood latch open going 70 miles per hour going south on I74 south of indianapolis indiana. Drove to airport to pick up my daughter. on way name hood smashed winshield without warning. Mirror hit me in the face was able to stop vehicle. did damage to hood broke winshield and did a little inside damage inside. Map lights
- Air bags
Takata recall. received initial recall notice july 2016. I have received no further notification. I was at my local dealer about another issue and checked with the service department to check on the takata recall and they told me they had the parts in stock and scheduled an appointment for the…
Takata recall. received initial recall notice july 2016. I have received no further notification. I was at my local dealer about another issue and checked with the service department to check on the takata recall and they told me they had the parts in stock and scheduled an appointment for the next day. the recall said subaru would contact me when parts were available. That did not happen. My local dealer (where I bought the car) IS lithia reno subaru #38.
- Service brakes
Twice now in the cold my breaks have completely locked up to where I can not even push the pedal down. They seem to release after so many tries, but one time I could not stop at an intersection due to the problem.
- Air bags · Latches/locks/linkages · Structure › Body
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 subaru B9 tribeca. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v359000 (air bags) and 16v060000 (structure, latches/locks/linkages). The part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 subaru B9 tribeca. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v359000 (air bags) and 16v060000 (structure, latches/locks/linkages). The part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2006 subaru B9 tribeca. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v358000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Air bags
Takata recall- the subaru web site states there IS no remedy available. my dealer offer to give me a loaner car, but my children may not be able to drive this loaner car. I call national subaru and my dealer and I have an appointment to have it installed but takata has not delivered the part to…
Takata recall- the subaru web site states there IS no remedy available. my dealer offer to give me a loaner car, but my children may not be able to drive this loaner car. I call national subaru and my dealer and I have an appointment to have it installed but takata has not delivered the part to my dealer to be installed. can you please let me know when the distrubter will be releasing the air bags to lynnes subaru in bloomfield nj.
- Air bags
Takata recall- I am looking at this site and see some complainants that own the 2006 subaru B9 tribeca stating that they have been notified of a recall on their airbags, but no parts available. News article dated 12/12/16 states 29 million cars under recall and expected to grow to 42 million recalls. I have not received any notification on my subaru?
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11010925This annocement is to inform dealers to the Gen 3.1 Head Unit OTA will be available via Wi-Fi. The update will take place in multiple batches with the first beginneing November 15th and the last being Decemeber 3rd. This update is for approximatelt 714,000 VINs.
- 11009701This bulletin details an important regulation issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) which impacts the way some vehicles with accessories are sold. This regulation applies to any automobile retailer installing accessories on a vehicle prior to its first sale.
- 11009685This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
- 11008283This Service Information Bulletin announces the preferred practices to be used when handling vehicles equipped with Gen2 Telematics which are enrolled in the Subaru STARLINK Security Plus Service featuring Stolen Vehicle Recovery Plus with Immobilizer.
- 11008282This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
- 11008281This Service Information Bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be followed when diagnosing engine oil leakage on FA and FB type engines.
- 11008280This Service Information bulletin is being released as guidance for proper testing and charging of vehicle batteries.
- 11008279This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
- 11008276The CP1.5 RCs OTA is available for all mid and high grade CP1.5 head units.
- 11008267This bulletin announces availability of the NEW genuine Subaru engine oil filter.
- 11008259This bulletin outlines the judgment criteria to be used when inspecting front transverse link bushings to reduce unnecessary bushing replacement.
- 11006935This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure for 2025MY vehicles.
- 11006934The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.
- 11006932This Service Information Bulletin announces important diagnostic information to utilize when the Data Communication Module (DCM) is being tested as a dark current/standby current source.
- 11006931This Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16.
- 11005624This annoucement provides parts personnel information about remanufactured transmissions that will no longer be available.
- 11005615This announcement provides information for retailers to install the latest infotainment system software for Denso CP 1.5.
- 11005614This bulletin announces important diagnostic information to utilize when testing the Data Communication Module (DCM) as a dark current/standby current source. All models equipped with Telematics except Solterra.
- 11005609This announcement provides information on Takata Recall Escalated Towing Program.
- 11005608This thermo control valve video contains information on the replacement of thermo control valve.
- 11005599This Bulletin provides SOA paint codes to help eliminate possible confusion for 2025 MY vehicles.
- 11005595This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
- 11005593This Bulletin provides guidance for diagnosing a leaking front or rear suspension strut.
- 11002730This information announces reprograming file availability for Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Audio and Navigation systems. Inprovement for CarPlay concerns with hands-free calls when the receiving party is not able to hear the caller.
- 11002725This bulletin provides diagnosis and procedure information to be applied when diagnosing potential fluid leaks on front and rear brake calipers. This information has been developed to reduce unnecessary brake caliper replacement.
- 10241801The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.
- 10232879Replacement Key and Immobilizer info
- 10232868Optional Genuine Subaru Puddle Lights
- 10232535Replacement Key and Immobilizer Info
- 10219492This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
- 10219491This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
- 10209915This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic essential information during diagnosis and repair of the Infotainment concerns. (Applicable to all models with Harman or Denso CP1 Infotainment).
- 10198758This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models
- 10198749This bulletin is to advise of SOAs revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.
- 10187315To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.
- 10186348The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information.
- 10179378Special Service Tools Cross Reference List.
- 10174543All Models (Vehicle Cleaning- COVID-19Best Practices)
- 10163525This Service Information bulletin announces instruction for application of additional lubrication between the brake caliper support and pad clips. This will prevent the pad from dragging due to corrosion buildup which may result in uneven or premature wear of the replacement brake pads. This additional instruction applies to all models with brake pads using the upper and lower pad clips and has been added to the brake pad installation procedures found in the related Service Manuals.
- 10161827Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain vehicles in the ranges listed below to inspect and potentially replace the ignition switch. A total of 511 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recall.
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