https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-b9-tribeca New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Subaru B9 Tribeca. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:35:16 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-b9-tribeca https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-b9-tribeca#complaint-2129627 Fri, 12 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 bec https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-b9-tribeca https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-b9-tribeca#complaint-2049228 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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 t https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-b9-tribeca https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-b9-tribeca#complaint-2043512 Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30-40 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was running but continued to randomly shutdown. While at a stop light, the vehicle stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-b9-tribeca https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-b9-tribeca#complaint-2043513 Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30-40 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was running but continued to randomly shutdown. While at a stop light, the vehicle stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-b9-tribeca https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-b9-tribeca#complaint-1960890 Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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 inciden https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-b9-tribeca https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-b9-tribeca#complaint-1960891 Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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 inciden https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-b9-tribeca https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-b9-tribeca#complaint-1960892 Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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 inciden https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-b9-tribeca https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-b9-tribeca#complaint-1857336 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-b9-tribeca https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-b9-tribeca#complaint-1800061 Mon, 07 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT 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 pu https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-b9-tribeca https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-b9-tribeca#complaint-1799528 Fri, 04 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT 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: 16V0600 https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-b9-tribeca https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-b9-tribeca#complaint-1755283 Fri, 02 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-b9-tribeca https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-b9-tribeca#complaint-1755200 Thu, 01 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT Sudden Unintended Acceleration: While driving up the inclining driveway to my Dr. office for my Covid vaccine, all of a sudden, my car accelerated as if someone stomped on my gas pedal! Had I not turned right into the parking lot, I would have crashed, head-on into a stone retaining wall. I pushed on the brakes to slow down and stop as I was steering my car into a parking space. This was a terrify https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-b9-tribeca https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-b9-tribeca#complaint-1755201 Thu, 01 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT Sudden Unintended Acceleration: While driving up the inclining driveway to my Dr. office for my Covid vaccine, all of a sudden, my car accelerated as if someone stomped on my gas pedal! Had I not turned right into the parking lot, I would have crashed, head-on into a stone retaining wall. I pushed on the brakes to slow down and stop as I was steering my car into a parking space. This was a terrify https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-b9-tribeca https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-b9-tribeca#complaint-1755202 Thu, 01 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT Sudden Unintended Acceleration: While driving up the inclining driveway to my Dr. office for my Covid vaccine, all of a sudden, my car accelerated as if someone stomped on my gas pedal! Had I not turned right into the parking lot, I would have crashed, head-on into a stone retaining wall. I pushed on the brakes to slow down and stop as I was steering my car into a parking space. This was a terrify https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-b9-tribeca https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-b9-tribeca#complaint-1744021 Tue, 27 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT WE WERE SOLD A CAR THAT HAD THE ODOMETER MILES SETBACK 101,000 MILES BACK. MOVED FROM 211,000 TO 110,000. REFUSING TO TAKE BACK THE CAR. https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-b9-tribeca https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-b9-tribeca#complaint-1707135 Tue, 17 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-b9-tribeca https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-b9-tribeca#complaint-1689075 Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT 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. T https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-b9-tribeca https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-b9-tribeca#complaint-1689076 Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT 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. T https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-b9-tribeca https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-b9-tribeca#complaint-1679615 Fri, 24 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT JUST PURCHASED https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-b9-tribeca https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-b9-tribeca#complaint-1679616 Fri, 24 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT JUST PURCHASED https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-b9-tribeca https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-b9-tribeca#complaint-1679617 Fri, 24 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT JUST PURCHASED https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-b9-tribeca https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-b9-tribeca#complaint-1651653 Wed, 04 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-b9-tribeca https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-b9-tribeca#complaint-1644844 Sun, 09 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT RECENTLY, MY VEHICLE WAS FOUND TO HAVE A RUSTED FUEL FILLER NECK. THE RUSTING IS TOWARD TO "TOP", WELL AWAY FROM ROAD SALT AND WATER. THE PROBLEM IS CAUSING FUEL FUMES TO ESCAPE, INCLUDING DIRECTLY INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. IN MY CASE, A FULL TANK OF FUEL CAUSES THE INTERIOR FUMES TO BE SO STRONG THAT THE CAR CAN NOT BE DRIVEN. A SEARCH FOR A REPLACEMENT FILLER NECK SHOWED THE PART IS ON https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-b9-tribeca https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-b9-tribeca#complaint-1642793 Sat, 01 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT 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. OCCUR https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-b9-tribeca https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-b9-tribeca#complaint-1607931 Mon, 30 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT MY WHOLE ELECTRIC SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING. CLIMATE CONTROL RAIDIO HEATED SEATS ANYTHING ELECTRIC. https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-b9-tribeca https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-b9-tribeca#complaint-1607932 Mon, 30 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT MY WHOLE ELECTRIC SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING. CLIMATE CONTROL RAIDIO HEATED SEATS ANYTHING ELECTRIC. https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-b9-tribeca https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-b9-tribeca#complaint-1575686 Mon, 17 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-b9-tribeca https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-b9-tribeca#complaint-1562923 Wed, 01 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT CAR HAS FUEL FUMES VERY STRONG SMELLING IN CAR. I LOOK ON THIS AS A SAFETY PROBLEM FOR ME AND THE KIDS TRAVELLING IN MY CAR. BUT I GUESS PEOPLE HAS TO DIE FIRST BEFORE ANY ACTION IS TAKEN LIKE THE BOEING AIRLINES. THE CAR IS OVERHEATING AND TGEY CANNOT TELL YOU WHY IT IS DOING IT. https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-b9-tribeca https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-b9-tribeca#complaint-1562924 Wed, 01 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT CAR HAS FUEL FUMES VERY STRONG SMELLING IN CAR. I LOOK ON THIS AS A SAFETY PROBLEM FOR ME AND THE KIDS TRAVELLING IN MY CAR. BUT I GUESS PEOPLE HAS TO DIE FIRST BEFORE ANY ACTION IS TAKEN LIKE THE BOEING AIRLINES. THE CAR IS OVERHEATING AND TGEY CANNOT TELL YOU WHY IT IS DOING IT. https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-b9-tribeca https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-b9-tribeca#complaint-1562925 Wed, 01 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT CAR HAS FUEL FUMES VERY STRONG SMELLING IN CAR. I LOOK ON THIS AS A SAFETY PROBLEM FOR ME AND THE KIDS TRAVELLING IN MY CAR. BUT I GUESS PEOPLE HAS TO DIE FIRST BEFORE ANY ACTION IS TAKEN LIKE THE BOEING AIRLINES. THE CAR IS OVERHEATING AND TGEY CANNOT TELL YOU WHY IT IS DOING IT.