There are no safety recalls for the 2009 Subaru B9 Tribeca, but owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA.
2009 Subaru B9 Tribeca problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Power Train | 3 | |
| Engine | 2 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | |
| Air Bags | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 90,000 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2009 Subaru B9 Tribeca complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Air Bags · at 200,000 miles · reported Dec 18, 2024
The contact owned a 2009 Subaru B9 Tribeca. The contact stated while driving on ice, at a low speed, the contact's vehicle slid and rolled before slamming into a culvert. The contact stated that the driver's door air bag was deployed, however, no other air bags deployed. In addition, the contact stated that an unknown air bag recall repair was performed on the vehicle in 2023. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. The Police and paramedics were at the scene. A Police report was filed, however, some of the information was unavailable. The contact was transported to the local hospital. The…
Exterior Lighting · at 90,000 miles · reported Dec 29, 2018
Headlamps burn out and cause shorting on other electrical components like blower fan, windows and etc. I change headlamps every 1-2 months sometimes sooner, and now I'm forced to change the electrical components that are effected by this shorting issue!!!!!! I'm told that subaru had an defect with this issue from other countries!!!
Vehicle Speed Control · at 120,000 miles · reported Jan 18, 2018
Upon entering highway and accelerating to achieve the prescribed 65mph, the car continued accelerating, uncommanded, even when I applied the brakes, and continued to accelerate above 85mph for miles, (I was pumping brakes and frantically trying to figure out what to do and what was going on). I was able to find an exit ramp and had the thought I could put the car in neutral and thereby successfully slow the car to a stop. The engine continued to rev in neutral, and after the car stopped and I put it in park, the car continued to rev and began to shudder until I turned off the engine power.
Engine · reported Feb 13, 2017
I AM in the military currently stationed overseas, in italy, and we noticed that the car I bought in 2015 has been releasing gas fumes on cold morning, that will last no more than 3 minutes, noticeably when the engine is warmed up. We never noticed this happening on warm season. Strong gas smell comes in through the AC vents when the circulation is open and/or in defogger mode. No gas smell in engine bay but rather the gas smell is strong on the exhaust pipes.
Power Train · at 65,000 miles · reported Mar 9, 2015
There is a large shudder at slow acceleration. The problem was slight to begin with however, the problem continues to get worse. Dealer has confirmed that the torque converter is no good, however they will not replace for free since the vehicle is out of warranty. Through my investigation, I found that subaru did a design change in early 2009 to correct this problem. Unfortunately, subaru has not issued a recall for all defective torque converters it has installed.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2009 Subaru B9 Tribeca have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2009 Subaru B9 Tribeca as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2009 Subaru B9 Tribeca?
Owners report power train problems most often (3 reports), followed by engine (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 90,000 miles.
Are Subaru recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Subaru dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.