MYRModel Year Report

2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca

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2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:42:52.770Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Subaru B9 Tribeca Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2006 highlighted. 2006: 84 complaints 2006 2007: 26 complaints 2007 2008: 16 complaints 2008 2009: 9 complaints 2009 2010: 4 complaints 2010 2011: 2 complaints 2011 2012: 4 complaints 2012
2006: 84 complaints
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YearComplaints
200684
200726
200816
20099
20104
20112
20124

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

STRUCTURE 33%

33% of complaints: structure — 28 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and hood.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY ABOUT 65-70 MPH AND MY HOOD FLEW OPEN STRIKING THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING ME TO DRIVE INTO A GUARD RAIL. CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING NECK AND BACK ISSUES. I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF THIS RECALL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190203

Also filed under UNKNOWN OR OTHER

HOOD FLEW UP WHILE DRIVING ON RT9 SOUTH IN OLDBRIDGE, NJ @ 45 MPH. REPAIRS BILL WAS AROUND $5000.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130824

I HAVE A 2006 SUBARU B9 TRIBECA AND THE AIR CYLINDERS THAT ARE SUPPOSED TO HOLD THE REAR HATCH OPEN FAIL IN COLD WEATHER. I LIVE IN MN SO SINCE IT HAS GOTTEN COLD, THE HATCH HAS FALLEN ON MY HEAD SEVERAL TIMES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20051207

AIR BAGS 21%

21% of complaints: air bags — 18 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing sensor/control module.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15%

15% of complaints: electrical system — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing wiring and front underhood.

FIRE INJURY
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ON MARCH 10, 2013, AS I WAS PUTTING MY CHILDREN IN THE CAR, MY VEHICLE'S RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER PUDDLE LIGHT OVERHEATED AND STARTED TO SMOKE WHILE MY VEHICLE WAS PARKED (NOT TURNED ON) AND IN MY GARAGE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130313

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU B9 TRIBECA. TWO WEEKS AGO, THE VEHICLE'S NAVIGATION SYSTEM BEGAN TO BLINK WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070626

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED, UPON RETURNING TO THE VEHICLE 30 MINS AFTER PARKING, THE WINDOWS WERE BLACKENED AND A FIRE WAS BURNING IN THE CONSOLE BETWEEN THE FRONT SEATS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060810

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 14%

14% of complaints: exterior lighting — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing headlights.

FIRE
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU B9 TRIBECA. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND SMELLED A BURNING ODOR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120501

VISIBILITY/WIPER 10%

10% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 8 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (28 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (18 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (13 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca?

The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.