Subaru Tribeca 2008
Model Tribeca made in 2008 by Subaru got 9 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine, engine and engine cooling and steering. Technical service bulletines regarding tires. There were some recalls concerningelectronic stability control, exterior lighting. The car has one 3.6 engine.
Model 2008
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6 | 6 | Semiautomatic, 5 gears | 4 | 16/21/18 | 19.8/29.4/23.2105 | Regular | 2335 | S.U.V. - 4WD | 5-Apr-07 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V645000 | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | from 02/18/2008 to 12/01/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 5130 | 12/19/2008 | MFR | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | 12/09/2008 | 12/09/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Subaru is recalling 5,130 my 2008-2009 tribeca passenger vehicles. the vehicle dynamic control (vdc) g-sensor was improperly installed. this sensor is designed to be mounted in a forward facing direction but may have been installed backwards during production. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the sensor was improperly installed, vehicle handling characteristics during hard braking, sudden turns or other quick maneuvers could cause the vehicle to react in an unexpected manner or result in unstable handling. under extreme conditions, the driver could lose control of the vehicle and a crash could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the position of the vdc g-sensor. if the sensor is found to be installed correctly, no further action is needed. if the sensor is found to be installed incorrectly (backwards), the sensor will be removed and reinstalled in the correct position. the vdc system will also be reprogrammed to ensure proper operation. the recallbegan on december 19, 2008. owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Subaru recall no. wvg-17.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V602000 | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 633842 | 02/19/2013 | MFR | Subaru of America, Inc. | 12/26/2012 | 12/31/2012 | ||||||||
| Defect 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 53,999 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Subaru's recall campaign number is wqe-41.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES | |||||
| SB-05-50-10R | 02/03/2011 | 10037968 | Ready | 06/08/2011 | |
| SB-05-50-10R | 02/03/2011 | 10037968 | Subaru: there is a steering wheel vibration at highway speeds due to an imporper wheel balance. *rm | 06/08/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | |||
| 01/04/2013 | 980000 | 1 | |
| The engine started to make weird noises then we lost power steering. *tr | |||
| 01/04/2013 | 980000 | ||
| The engine started to make weird noises then we lost power steering | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 01/28/2009 | 4700 | 1 | 04/14/2008 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2008 subaru tribeca. while driving approximately 45 mph on a road covered with snow an excessive amount of steam expelled from the front end of the vehicle. the steam made it difficult to see and there was a strong burning smell inside of the vehicle. the driver was able to shut the engine off for a few moments, restart and resume normal operation with caution. upon reaching his destination and inspecting under the hood he observed that the engine compartment exhibited massive snow,the belts and rubber hoses were burned. the vehicle was not driven for the remainder of the winter months; yet, the owner's manual indicated the vehicle should not be driven in the snow due to the snow entering the engine compartment. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection; however, there was no resolution. the contact is aware of the safety risk. the failure mileage was 4,700 and the current mileage was 5,066. updated 05/11/09. *lj updated 05/11/09.*jb | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 01/04/2013 | 980000 | 1 | |
| The engine started to make weird noises then we lost power steering. *tr | |||
| 01/04/2013 | 980000 | ||
| The engine started to make weird noises then we lost power steering | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||
| 01/28/2009 | 4700 | 1 | 04/14/2008 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2008 subaru tribeca. while driving approximately 45 mph on a road covered with snow an excessive amount of steam expelled from the front end of the vehicle. the steam made it difficult to see and there was a strong burning smell inside of the vehicle. the driver was able to shut the engine off for a few moments, restart and resume normal operation with caution. upon reaching his destination and inspecting under the hood he observed that the engine compartment exhibited massive snow,the belts and rubber hoses were burned. the vehicle was not driven for the remainder of the winter months; yet, the owner's manual indicated the vehicle should not be driven in the snow due to the snow entering the engine compartment. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection; however, there was no resolution. the contact is aware of the safety risk. the failure mileage was 4,700 and the current mileage was 5,066. updated 05/11/09. *lj updated 05/11/09.*jb | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||
| 03/23/2010 | 13524 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2008 subaru tribeca. the contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle began to shake. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where she was informed that the wheel bearings needed to be replaced. the failure has not recurred since the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 13,524. the current mileage was approximately 13,800. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | CLEARWATER | 33761 | Fitzgerald Motors, Inc | 7991800 |
| NC | BOONE | 28607 | Southern States Subaru, LLC | 828-264-0675 |
| NJ | PARSIPPANY | 7054 | Loman Auto Group, Inc | 3351313 |
| NJ | Turnersville | 8012 | Zanger Enterprises, Inc. | |
| NM | Albuquerque | 87109 | Galles Davis Motor Company | 837-5231 |
| OH | painseville | 44077 | Halpert Subaru, Inc | |
| OR | BEAVERTON | 97006 | Carr Chevrolet, Inc | 672-3215 |
| ME | BENTON | 04901 | CHARLIESMOTOR MALL | 207-622-7327 |