2006 SUBARU B9 TRIBECA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

118

Owner Complaints

7 Crashes 14 Fires

0

Recalls

NO ACTIVE RECALLS

9

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2006 SUBARU B9 TRIBECA

The 2006 SUBARU B9 TRIBECA has received a total of 118 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 9 technical service bulletins have been issued by Subaru of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structurebody (18 complaints), Air Bags (17 complaints), and Electrical System (10 complaints).

Recalls for the 2006 SUBARU B9 TRIBECA

There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2006 SUBARU B9 TRIBECA. No Active Recalls

Owner Complaints for the 2006 SUBARU B9 TRIBECA

118 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 SUBARU B9 TRIBECA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Most Recent Complaints

#11567387 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
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.
#11567387 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | | N/A miles
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.
#11567387 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | | N/A miles
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.
#11423228 | ENGINE | | 280,000 miles
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.
#11352535 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 150,000 miles
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. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.

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Safety Rating for the 2006 SUBARU B9 TRIBECA

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 SUBARU B9 TRIBECA in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 SUBARU B9 TRIBECA

Subaru of America, Inc. has issued 9 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2006 SUBARU B9 TRIBECA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

03-96-25 — POWER TRAIN

This bulletin announces design changes made to the rear axle hubs. These changes have been implemented to reduce cases water intrusion further leading to harmonic, humming, and grinding type sounds heard from the axle hub while driving.

118106 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P0600, B0221 AND /OR B0223. *KB

129506 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

PITCHING STOPPER BRACKET REPAIR. *KB

10 — STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

REAR GATE STAYS. TAILGATE SUPPORT STAYS MAY NOT PROVIDE THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF SUPPORT INTENDED. *KB

05 — TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

SPARE TIRE AVAILABILITY. *TT

129105 — SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

SECOND ROW SEAT WON'T RECLINE. *TT

129005 — SEATS

SLIDE LOCK LEVER FOR SECOND ROW SEAT. *TT

10 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

AIR CONDITIONING INFORMATION. SUBARU TECH TIPS. *TT

11 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

FREEZE FRAME DATA AND CALLING THE TECHLINE. SUBARU TECHTIPS. *TT

NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 SUBARU B9 TRIBECA

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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