- Worst Model Year:
We don't have a lot of complaints on file for the Subaru Tribeca (although feel free to add yours here) -- it's either not very popular ... or it's very, very good.
The 2008 Subaru Tribeca has the most complaints, & the most-reported problem is also with the 2008 Tribeca for transmission shudder.
Worst Reported Problems with the Tribeca
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Latest Owner Complaints About the Tribeca
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shuddering during acceleration -- 2009 Tribeca:
Have attempted to bring back for a third time and dealer is stalling. They can't find a problem! Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2009 Tribeca owners.
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spark plugs bad -- 2008 Tribeca:
It takes about 3 to 4 hours for any good mechanic to replace the spark plugs on a 2008 Tribeca. Lots of stuff on the engine needs to be removed, and then the access is still VERY tight. This is a common complaint. Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2008 Tribeca owners.
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driver side low beam headlight failure -- 2008 Tribeca:
To replace the light bulb, the battery and battery case needs to be removed. Then, you need to remove a cover that is hard to get to. Then you need to unclip the bulb and remove. That doesn't sound too awful, but it takes a decent amount of time for such a simple item. Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2008 Tribeca owners.
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transmission shudder -- 2008 Tribeca:
This appears to be a fairly common problem with the 2008 Tribeca. I was lucky - I still had 600 miles left under warranty. Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2008 Tribeca owners.