Subaru Tribeca recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 17 recalls and 41 owner complaints for the Subaru Tribeca (model years 2006–2011, 2013–2014). The most reported problem area is air bags (15 complaints), followed by structure (5 complaints). The 2010 model year has the most recalls (10).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 9 | 14 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2007 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Subaru Tribeca model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 15 | 5 of 8 | |
| Structure | 5 | 4 of 8 | |
| Electrical system | 4 | 3 of 8 | |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 2 of 8 | |
| Service brakes | 4 | 3 of 8 |
Latest 8 of 17 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19V297000 | Apr 11, 2019 | Electrical system: ignition, switch | 2006–2008 | 511 |
| 19V009000 | Jan 9, 2019 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2010–2011, 2013–2014 | 452,630 |
| 19V008000 | Jan 9, 2019 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2010–2011, 2013–2014 | 330,120 |
| 19V007000 | Jan 9, 2019 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2010–2011, 2013–2014 | 43,394 |
| 18V014000 | Jan 9, 2018 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2009 | 72,150 |
| 18V013000 | Jan 9, 2018 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2009–2010 | 93,209 |
| 18V012000 | Jan 9, 2018 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2009–2011, 2013 | 64,179 |
| 17V026000 | Jan 11, 2017 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2006–2009 | 69,529 |
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 3 complaints and a fire in 2 complaints; 2 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.