2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca recalls and problems
No recalls and 84 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca.
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2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
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…
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…
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…
JUST PURCHASED
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.
B9 Tribeca model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 0 | 84 | 5 | 8 |
| 2007 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 2 |
| 2008 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
Across all years, the 2006 B9 Tribeca has the most complaints (84). All Subaru B9 Tribeca years →
Questions
- Does the 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca?
- Owners have filed 84 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is structure (27 complaints), followed by air bags (18).
- How many 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 5 of 84 complaints report a crash and 8 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received January 23, 2024.