Subaru B9 Tribeca recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 7 recalls and 114 owner complaints for the Subaru B9 Tribeca (model years 2006–2012). The most reported problem area is structure (33 complaints), followed by air bags (24 complaints). The 2012 model year has the most recalls (7).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2009 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2007 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2006 | 0 | 84 | 5 | 8 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2006 (84), 2007 (26) and 2008 (16). Among model years at least two years old, the 2011 has the fewest complaints on file (2).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Subaru B9 Tribeca model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 33 | 3 of 7 | |
| Air bags | 24 | 2 of 7 | |
| Electrical system | 22 | 3 of 7 | |
| Exterior lighting | 15 | 3 of 7 | |
| Engine | 8 | 3 of 7 |
All 7 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19V009000 | Jan 9, 2019 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2012 | 452,630 |
| 19V008000 | Jan 9, 2019 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2012 | 330,120 |
| 19V007000 | Jan 9, 2019 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2012 | 43,394 |
| 18V012000 | Jan 9, 2018 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2012 | 64,179 |
| 17V014000 | Jan 10, 2017 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2012 | 53,480 |
| 16V060000 | Feb 3, 2016 | Latches/locks/linkages: hood, latch | 2012 | 77,017 |
| 12V602000 | Dec 26, 2012 | Exterior lighting | 2012 | 633,842 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 6 complaints and a fire in 10 complaints; 6 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.