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2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (4) · Vehicle Speed Control (3) · Power Train (2)

🧭 Reliability snapshot

84 /100
✓ Typical or better for this model

Compared against other Subaru B9 Tribeca model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →

26
Complaints
0
Recalls
110
Service bulletins
1
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Deaths

Safety recalls (0)

No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).

Service bulletins (110)

Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.

Unknown Or Other 2026-10-05 · SubaruNet Announcement (M · Other

this announcement provides information on a new software update for the midtronics dss and dca machines.

Unknown Or Other 2026-09-18 · 13-109-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

this bulletin provides paint code information for 2027 model year vehicles.

Unknown Or Other 2026-09-15 · SubaruNet Announcement (C · Other

this announcement provides an update to all 2027 model year subaru warranty coverages for wear items and adjustments.

Unknown Or Other 2026-09-14 · 15-333-25R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

this bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. this is an revised version of the original bulletin.

Electrical System 2026-09-14 · 15-304-22R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

this bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of infotainment concerns. this is an revised version of the original bulletin.

Electrical System 2026-08-20 · 15-308-23R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

this service information bulletin outlines a systematic procedure for diagnosing parasitic draw (dark/standby current) in vehicles experiencing battery drain when the ignition is off, leading to no-start conditions or frequent jump-starts.this is an revised version of the original bulletin.

Showing the 6 most recent of 110 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.

What owners report

2024-11-26 · Engine · 100,000 mi

“the contact owns a 2007 subaru b9 tribeca. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30-40 mph, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. the vehicle was able to restart. the vehicle was running but continued to randomly shutdown. while at a stop light, the vehicle stalled. there were no warning lights illuminated. the contact stated tha…”

2021-07-01 · Vehicle Speed Control · 💥 crash

“sudden unintended acceleration: while driving up the inclining driveway to my dr. office for my covid vaccine, all of a sudden, my car accelerated as if someone stomped on my gas pedal! had i not turned right into the parking lot, i would have crashed, head-on into a stone retaining wall. i pushed on the brakes to slow down and stop as i was steeri…”

2021-04-27 · Unknown Or Other

“we were sold a car that had the odometer miles setback 101,000 miles back. moved from 211,000 to 110,000. refusing to take back the car.…”

2020-02-09 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 116,000 mi

“recently, my vehicle was found to have a rusted fuel filler neck. the rusting is toward to "top", well away from road salt and water. the problem is causing fuel fumes to escape, including directly into the passenger compartment. in my case, a full tank of fuel causes the interior fumes to be so strong that the car can not be driven. a search f…”

2019-05-01 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 100,000 mi

“car has fuel fumes very strong smelling in car. i look on this as a safety problem for me and the kids travelling in my car. but i guess people has to die first before any action is taken like the boeing airlines. the car is overheating and tgey cannot tell you why it is doing it.…”

2017-12-30 · Unknown Or Other · 117,000 mi

“serious, health hazard and a very dangerous problem arise with my smelling gasoline in the interior of car. it happens when tank is full and as soon as it drops to about 3/4 it stops, imagine the tank is full and the fumes are saturated in the car. the smell is overwhelming.even with the windows cracked. very very dangerous. why is there not a…”

2017-08-21 · Structure:body · 130,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2007 subaru b9 tribeca. while driving approximately 60 mph, the hood opened unexpectedly and shattered the windshield. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was called a few times, but the line was busy. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 17v016000 (air bags) and 16v060000 (structure, latche…”

2017-03-13 · Air Bags

“tl* the contact owns a 2007 subaru b9 tribeca. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v358000 (air bags) for the front passenger inflator. the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the issue…”

2017-01-16 · Air Bags

“"takata recall" i purchased this car because of the options. one being the passenger seat can be adjusted for my handicap passenger. since july 2016 i have not been using this feature due to the possibility of it being hazardous if it was to inflate. but my handicap passenger finds it difficult to access the car's backseat.. may can be done to hav…”

2016-12-16 · Structure:body

“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2007 subaru b9 tribeca. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v060000 (latches/locks/linkages, structure) and 16v358000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not…”

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.

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