2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca, but owners have filed 84 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

5 / 8

Injuries / deaths

5 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Structure	28
Air Bags	18
Electrical System	13
Exterior Lighting	12
Visibility/Wiper	8
Service Brakes	6
Engine	5
Unknown or Other	5
Latches/Locks/Linkages	4
Visibility	3
Engine and Engine Cooling	2
Power Train	2

Most reported parts

Structure › Body — 18
Structure › Body › Hood — 4
Exterior Lighting › Headlights — 3
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Hood › Latch — 3
Electrical System › Wiring — 2
Structure › Body › Hatchback/Liftgate › Support Device/Strut — 1
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline — 1
Power Train › Driveline — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 101,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · reported Jan 23, 2024

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 · at 280,000 miles · reported Jul 2, 2021

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 · at 150,000 miles · reported Sep 1, 2020

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.

Engine · at 220,000 miles · reported Mar 4, 2020

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.

Unknown or Other · reported Jun 17, 2019

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca?

Owners report structure problems most often (28 reports), followed by air bags (18). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 101,000 miles.

Are Subaru recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Subaru dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.