2008 Subaru B9 tribeca problems

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The Subaru Tribeca is a mid-size crossover SUV made from 2005 to 2014. Released in some markets, including Canada, as the Subaru B9 Tribeca, the car derives its name from the Tribeca neighborhood of New York City. Built on the Subaru Legacy platform and sold in five- and seven-seat configurations, the Tribeca was intended to be sold alongside a slightly revised version known as the Saab 9-6X. Saab, at the time a subsidiary of General Motors (GM), abandoned the 9-6X program just prior to its release subsequent to GM's 2005 divestiture of its 20 percent stake in FHI.

Inspired by the B9X concept car, the Tribeca's original design was criticized at launch and subsequently revised in 2007 for the 2008 model year, and the model name was shortened to simply Tribeca in all markets.

Although not sold in Japan, North American markets received the Tribeca in 2005 for the 2006 model year, and it was introduced to Australasia and Europe in late 2006. In addition to these markets, the Tribeca was also sold in South America, South Africa, China, the Middle East, and parts of Southeast Asia.

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Common 2008 Subaru B9 tribeca problems

Based on the provided sources, here is a summary of common problems and issues with the Subaru Tribeca B9, particularly the 2005-2014 models:

These issues highlight the importance of thorough inspection and maintenance when considering a used Subaru Tribeca B9, especially focusing on the transmission, engine cooling system, and other critical components to ensure a reliable and safe driving experience.

Is the Subaru Tribeca a reliable car?

The Subaru Tribeca Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 18th out of 26 for midsize SUVs. The average annual repair cost is $563 which means it has average ownership costs.

What is the fuel consumption of the 2008 Tribeca?

Subaru Tribeca 2008 Fuel consumption

The Subaru Tribeca currently offers fuel consumption from 11.6 to 11.6L/100km. The Subaru Tribeca is available with the following fuel type: ULP.

What is the fuel consumption of the Tribeca B9?

Based on data from 33 vehicles, 3,085 fuel-ups and 651,777 miles of driving, the 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca gets a combined Avg MPG of 17.92 with a 0.09 MPG margin of error.

Why did Subaru stop making the Tribeca?

The biggest reason for the Subaru Tribeca being discontinued was the low sales rate. They simply weren't selling, so Subaru decided to scrap the name and car in favour of a better vehicle, the Subaru Ascent. In 2014, the last year the Tribeca was sold, only 732 models were sold.

2008 Subaru B9 tribeca complaints

The NHTSA has received 0 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2008 Subaru B9 tribeca.

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More sources of information about 2008 Subaru B9 tribeca problems:

Tribeca reliability from long term owners | Subaru B9 Tribeca SUV ...

https://www.sb9t.com/threads/tribeca-reliability-from-long-term-owners.4494/

Apr 16, 2019 ... My wife wanted this SUV when the second gen came out in 2008 but it was not practical for our needs. I've read some horror stories and some ...

Subaru B9 Tribeca Transmisson Problems - Page 2 — Car Forums ...

https://forums.edmunds.com/discussion/16122/subaru/b9-tribeca/subaru-b9-tribeca-transmisson-problems/p2

Oct 3, 2006 ... My 2008 Tribeca has had the same issues since day one. It had 8,000 miles when I purchased it. I noticed that the transmission would slip ...

Transmission Reliability on Tribeca | Subaru B9 Tribeca SUV Forum

https://www.sb9t.com/threads/transmission-reliability-on-tribeca.1446/

Jul 22, 2010 ... I have also heard in 2008 it was revised to solve such problems. If there is anyone who could enlighten me to what specific changes they made to ...