2012 Subaru Tribeca problems
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 2012 Subaru Tribeca problems
Based on complaints from owners of the Subaru Tribeca 2012, several common problems have been reported:
- Shaking While Driving: The 2009 Subaru Tribeca, which is part of the 2012 model year, has been associated with shaking while driving, which is the most-reported problem for this model. The average cost to fix this issue ranges from $3,000 to $6,200, depending on the mileage.
- Puddle Light Malfunction: Owners of the 2008 to 2012 Tribeca reported problems with the welcome puddle lights that would stop working due to water collecting in the side mirror, corroding electrical connections, and melting the housing. A recall was issued to seal the wiring harness and address this issue.
- Rust on Front Brake Rotors: Some drivers of the 2010 Subaru Tribeca experienced significant rust on the front brake rotors after a relatively low mileage of 45,000 miles. The solution involved replacing the affected rotors to resolve the problem.
- Door Flying Open While in Motion: A limited number of 2010 Tribeca owners faced a serious safety issue where the door would fly open while the car was in motion. This was caused by incorrect routing of the power cable for the windows in the front doors during assembly. A recall was issued to inspect and reposition the cabling as necessary.
- Suspension Squeaking: Some owners of the 2008 Subaru Tribeca reported a strange squeak in the suspension, particularly noticeable during wet weather. While dealers confirmed the noise, it was not linked to any mechanical failures and tended to diminish in warm, dry weather.
- Ignition Switch Issues: Early Tribeca models included a manual keyed ignition that could lead to the car shutting off while in motion. This was caused by the key ring's weight or the driver's knee inadvertently switching the key to the accessory position, cutting power to the engine. A recall was issued to replace defective ignition switches if found.
These problems highlight various issues that owners of the Subaru Tribeca 2012 have faced, ranging from safety concerns like doors flying open to minor electrical malfunctions. Addressing these issues promptly is crucial to ensure the safety and reliability of the vehicle.
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.
How many miles can you get out of a Subaru Tribeca?
While results will vary and the big variable is always how well the car has been maintained, what I can tell you is a Subaru is capable of going 300,000 miles. And if you are a regular maintenance type of owner you should expect to get that type of mileage out of it.
Why did Subaru discontinue the Tribeca?
Subaru, however, when celebrating its 50th year as an automaker in America, owned up to the fact that the Tribeca wasn't the best it had to offer, stating: "The model was quickly found to be too small for the U.S." and "the model never achieved its planned-for sales and was dropped in 2014 with the announcement of a ...
What was unique about the Subaru Tribeca?
Tribeca is Subaru's largest and most luxurious vehicle, and the only Subaru that seats seven. Subaru recently discontinued production of the Tribeca but we stock used ones. Overview: Tribeca is constructed on a stretched Outback platform, so in terms of proportions and road presence, it is like a tall Outback.
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.
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.
What motor is in a 2012 Subaru Tribeca?
All 2012 Subaru Tribeca models are equipped with a 3.6-liter Boxer Engine produced to provide powerful low-end torque. Active Valve Control System variable valve timing is employed to help reduce the operating cost using regular-grade fuel. Notably, the 3.6-liter engine sustains at least 225 lb.
What was unique about the Subaru Tribeca?
Tribeca is Subaru's largest and most luxurious vehicle, and the only Subaru that seats seven. Subaru recently discontinued production of the Tribeca but we stock used ones. Overview: Tribeca is constructed on a stretched Outback platform, so in terms of proportions and road presence, it is like a tall Outback.
2012 Subaru Tribeca car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Subaru Tribeca problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Power train problems
- Exterior lighting problems
- Structure problems
- Engine problems
- Steering problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2012 Subaru Tribeca vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
2012 Subaru Tribeca complaints
The NHTSA has received 4 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2012 Subaru Tribeca.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-01-13
- VIN: 4S4WX9GD8C4
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: VEHICLE HAD BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES WHEN THE TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE LIGHT AND OTHER WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY AND CHECKED TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL AND TEMP, ALL WERE NORMAL. PULLED AWAY AND THE ENGINE REVED UP THEN BANGED INTO GEAR. DROVE NORMALLY FOR SEVERAL MILES. THE WARNING LIGHTS WENT OFF. DROVE THE NEXT DAY AND FOR SEVERAL DAYS WITH NO INCIDENCE. OCCURRED AGAIN WHEN ON THE HIGHWAY THE NEXT WEEK. ON THE SUBARU OWNERS FORUM FOUND SEVERAL OTHER OWNERS WITH SIMILAR PROBLEMS. THEY STATED THAT THE SUBARU DEALERS CALLED IT A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE 5EAT TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 59,000 MILES. DEALER SOLUTION IS A $2000 VALVE BODY. DRIVES NORMALLY FOR SHORT DISTANCES AND AT SLOWER SPEEDS. WHEN THE PROBLEM OCCURS NO POWER IS TRANSMITTED TO THE WHEELS. UNSAFE SITUATION.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-09-30
- VIN: 4S4WX9FDXC4
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 2012 SUBARU TRIBECA- TORQUE CONVERTER FAILURE KNOWN ISSUE ON SUBARU CARS FROM THAT YEAR, RECALL/EXTENDED REPAIR DOESN'T COVER MODEL. CAR STALLS WHEN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTS. STARTED AS STRONG HESITATION AND PROGRESSED RAPIDLY TO UNPREDICTABLE/SUDDEN STALLING. HAPPENED AT BOTH HIGH SPEEDS ON HIGHWAY AND AT SLOW SPEEDS IN TRAFFIC. RESULTS IN TOTAL ENGINE SHUT DOWN AND REQUIRES TIME FOR ENGINE RESTART. HIGHLY DANGEROUS. OCCURS RANDOMLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. CRASH HAZARD. FIRST ISSUE 9/28. TOTAL STALL ON MAJOR HIGHWAY 9/30. CANNOT BE DRIVEN WITHOUT STALL. TWO ATTEMPTED REPAIRS BEFORE IDENTIFIED. SUBARU DEALER CONFIRMED KNOWN ISSUE FOR THAT YEAR BUT HAS NOT BEEN SUFFICIENTLY REPORTED FOR THIS CAR TO HELP COVER REPAIR. REPAIR ESTIMATED AT $5000 TO REPLACE PART AND REBUILD TRANSMISSION.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-02-15
- VIN: 4S4WX9GD5C4
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 SUBARU TRIBECA. WHILE PARKED, THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE DOORS FAILED TO OPEN FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS ALSO AN OIL LEAK UNDER THE VEHICLE AND THE HEADLIGHTS AND BRAKE LIGHT BULBS WERE REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH AN OIL AND HEAD GASKET LEAK. THERE WAS NO DIAGNOSIS FOR THE DOORS NOT BEING ABLE TO OPEN AND THE FREQUENT BULB OUTAGES. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE OIL AND HEAD GASKET LEAK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 30,000.
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-02-11
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: SUBARU TRIBECA 2012 IS ONLY 3 YEARS AND 7 MONTH OLD. WAS PURCHASED NEW FOR $41,000 FOR BEST SAFETY FEATURES, AND FUEL ECONOMY. MY CAR NEVER WAS IN ACCIDENT, NOT DRIVEN TO THE MOUNTAINS OR HARSH WEATHER CONDITION. ONLY 43000 MILES. HAS MANY ISSUES WITH ELECTRICAL, OIL LEAK, STEERING WHEEL. AFTER DRIVING, ON THE SHORT STOP (DROP OFF OR PICK UP KIDS), IN SHIFTING TO P POSITION, THE FRONT RIGHT/LEFT DOORS FREQUENTLY NOT UNLOCKED. EVEN WITH A MANUAL UNLOCK BUTTON TO THE DRIVER LEFT SIDE PANEL. SO, IN THE CASE OF EMERGENCY, IT MAY BE A PROBLEM TO GET OUT FROM THE FRONT SEAT. IN 2014 -2015 HAD ALREADY ISSUE WITH FRONT HEADLIGHTS THAT WAS REPLACED 3 TIMES THE SAME PART, AND 2 TIMES WAS REPLACED THE SAME BREAK LIGHTS. 2015 LEFT SIDE WINDOW THE MOTOR BROKE. SUBARU AUTO NATION MAZDA GARAGE CHARGED $2,473 TO REPLACE BOTH HEADGASKETS LEAKING, TIMING COVER. STEERING WHEEL HAS A BALANCE ISSUE. I REPLACED BATTERY. FRONT TIRE TREAD IS 0 NDS, BACK 5 NDS. AND I CAN'T REPLACE JUST 2 FRONT, I HAVE TO REPLACE ALL TIRES AT ONCE. HAS VERY INSUFFICIENT FUEL USAGE. ADDITIONAL STORAGE SPACE AT THE REAR OF DRIVER SEATS IS A MANUFACTURE DEFECT. IT WAS FIXED IN 2015 AND RIPPED AGAIN IN 2 WEEKS. IT'S ALWAYS BREAKS DOWN SOMETHING. I CAME TO REPLACE JUST A BATTERY AND END UP PAYING TO THE GARAGE $3,225.65
2012 Subaru Tribeca recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 7 recalls for different components of the 2012 Subaru Tribeca.
- Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Forester, 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Outback, Legacy, and 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Subaru has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 25, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is TKA-19.
- Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Outback, and Legacy vehicles, 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles and 2010-2013 Forester vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Subaru is notifying owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 25, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is TKB-19.
- Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles and 2010-2013 Forester vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Subaru is notifying owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is TKC-19.
- Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Legacy, Forester, Tribeca, WRX and Outback vehicles, and 2009-2011 Impreza vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is TKA-18.
- Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Subaru Baja, 2006-2011 Impreza (including WRX and STI models), 2006-2012 Tribeca, 2009-2012 Forester, Legacy, Outback, and 2012 WRX vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2017. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is TKA-17.
- Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.
- Components: STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
- Summary: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Tribeca vehicles manufactured November 16, 2004, to January 27, 2014. Due to a possible malfunction of the hood safety system and hood lock system, the hood may open unexpectedly while driving.
- Consequence: If the hood unexpectedly opens while driving, it may interfere with the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will complete this recall in two phases. Phase one will involve inspection, cleaning, and lubricating the hood safety and hood lock systems. If after this is performed the hood latch does not operate properly, it will be replaced with a new current style part. Phase two will involve installing an improved hood safety system and hood lock system. Interim notification was mailed March 4, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WQX-59 (phase one) and WQY-60 (phase two).
- Manufacturer: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 Legacy and Outback vehicles, certain model year 2006 through 2012 Tribeca vehicles sold before January 2012, and certain model year 2009 through 2012 Forester vehicles sold before January 2012. Up to 78,650 of these vehicles may have been equipped with accessory puddle lights that, when illuminated, brighten the area under the doors of the vehicle. A short circuit can develop when either the puddle light or connector are exposed to an electrolytic moisture source (such as road spray that has road salt in it) and it penetrates the circuit board of the puddle light or the pins of the puddle light connector(s).
- Consequence: Over time, migration of the moisture into the circuit board and/or into the connector cavity, may result in a short circuit of the puddle light system. This may generate heat which may melt the plastic resulting in smoke or fire.
- Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional fused-harness, free of charge. The recall began February 19, 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783 for more information.
Negative 2012 Subaru Tribeca car reviews
Positive 2012 Subaru Tribeca car reviews
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Comfortable, roomy, and enjoyable to drive.
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I'm glad to hear that this is your fourth Subaru and that you're sold on its versatility, reliability, and safety. It's great to know that the Tribeca performs well in terms of appearance, comfort, and safety, ranking number 1 in its class. While it may not have the best fuel economy, this is likely due to its heavy weight and all-wheel drive system. The third row seat is a nice feature for children 8 and under, and with it down, there is plenty of storage room. It's unfortunate that the electronic fold-in mirrors are not available for tight spaces like the garage, but it's good to hear that you haven't experienced any issues with the vehicle at 9,889 miles. Thank you for sharing your experience with us!
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We upgraded from an '06 Outback to a '10 Tribeca due to our growing family and the limited space in the Outback for rear-facing car seats. The Tribeca has been a great all-around vehicle for us. It has plenty of power and handles corners with ease. The seats are wider than in the Outback, which makes long trips much easier, especially for a big guy like myself. While the third row is a bit tight, it's meant for kids, so it's not a big issue for us. We purchased the 'base' Tribeca, but it comes with standard features that are options in competing vehicles like the Traverse. Overall, we've been very happy with our purchase.
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I recently traded in my 2009 Forester XT and I have no regrets at all. The Tribeca is overall a much nicer SUV. The only thing I miss is the turbo in the XT, but everything else has been great!
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I have a 2012 Tribeca that has been an awesome car! Other than brakes and belts, I have had no issues and now it has 220,000 miles. Although it tends to go through headlight bulbs prematurely and the fuel mileage is not super, if I drive the car conservatively, I can get 29 mpg. I absolutely love this car and cannot wait to review it again after it turns 300,000 miles!
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Are you having problems with your 2012 Subaru Tribeca?
Frank Robel 2024-10-25
Hi there! I'm new to Subaru and recently made the switch from Toyota to the Tribeca because of its sleek design and great features. After driving over 1000 miles, I have a few minor gripes that I wanted to share. Firstly, I find the steering wheel mounted audio controls to be poorly placed, as I tend to accidentally change the radio station when making hard turns. Additionally, the gas mileage could be better, as I'm currently averaging 18.6 highway miles per gallon. I also haven't noticed much of a difference between regular drive mode and 'Sport' mode. The leather seats could use some improvement in terms of fit and finish, as there are a few bunched up spots. Lastly, I wish there was more small storage space for items like sunglasses, wallets, and my Garmin. Oh, and the Good-Year tires that came with the car aren't great in the snow! Overall, I'm still enjoying my Tribeca and look forward to more adventures in it. Thanks for listening!
Raoul Collier 2024-09-19
My 4th Subaru and first Tribeca. I live in Australia and vehicle specs different to USA and Europe.Issues are, no fold back mirrors, not reversing sensors, no digital speed, no auto on/off headlights, no rear fog light/s, steering wheel not adjustiable for in and out, unable to program Sat Nav to show vehicle speed roadway speed and set over speed warning or other warnings. Also only able to install 'whereis' GPS software which cost AU$295 for a one year map. Subaru and Kenwood refused to re-program or show me how to re-program unit. No alarm system and not 'pre-wired' as advertised and then went back on deal to pay for alarm if I paid for fitting. Subaru lied and no after sales support.