Subaru Tribeca – Common problems

Last update 16. 02. 2024

Common problems with the Subaru Tribeca

Some problems will only occur after many years of operation, others are related to technical solutions and forced the manufacturer to issue a recall. In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the Subaru Tribeca, for which Subaru has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system. For recalls and faults found in the UK scroll down.

If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your Subaru Tribeca. However, the fault can often remain unresolved because the previous owner didn´t know about the recall or ignored the manufacturer’s letter.

The good news is that automakers usually provide unlimited time to correct such defects for free. Check to see if all of the potential problems with your Subaru Tribeca have been resolved in the past. How to do it, we give advice on a special page.

• Tip: Check the vehicle’s history by a VIN

Latest Tribeca’s Issues in the EU

Subaru Tribeca (2006 – 2014)

10/05/2018

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13/10/2016

Over the time, the contact points inside the ignition switch may become carbonized and become conductive to electricity. As a resu...

Subaru Tribeca (2006 – 2014)

28/07/2016

The hook in the bonnet safety system may not engage with the safety lock pin of the bonnet lock system. The bonnet may not close p...

Latest Tribeca’s Issues in the UK