2008 Subaru B9 TribecaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 16 owner complaints about the 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca, most often about the suspension. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 12, 2025. Updated daily.
Where the 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca has problems
16 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 1 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 1 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2008 vs. every other B9 Tribeca year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the B9 Tribeca median. How we score
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What B9 Tribeca owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THIS ACCIDENT OCCURS IN QUERETARO, MX. I WAS DRIVEN IN A SECONDARY ROAD AND SUDDENLY MY SUBARU TRIBECA 2008 TURNED RIGHT AND FOR A WHILE I LOSE THE CONTROL. AFTER FEW SECONDS I COULD DRIVE MY CAR FORWARD AND STOPPED IT OUTROAD. THE SPECIALIZED ANALYSIS DETERMINED THAT THE LEFT LATERAL LINK WAS…
IT WAS AROUND 8:00PM. I WAS DRIVING IN LIGHT TRAFFIC AROUND 25 MPH HEADING WEST ON ALONDRA BL CROSSING DOWNEY AVE IN THE CITY OF PARAMOUNT, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I HEARD SCREECHING AND THE REAR OF THE CAR STARTED SWAYING SIDE TO SIDE. I STEPPED ON THE BREAKS AND THE REAR END OF THE CAR STARTED…
THE VEHICLE IS A 2008 SUBARU TRIBECA LIMITED 5-PASSENGER WITH REMOTE START. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASE AT A PRIMARY SUBARU DEALER IN OUR LOCAL AREA, AS A DEMO WITH 1,500 MILES ON IT (MANAGER AT THE DEALER WAS DRIVING IT AT THE TIME). THE VEHICLE AT FIRST DIDN'T MAKE ANY NOTICEABLE NOISES OR…
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