2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca
Only 26 complaints on file — too few 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.
Only 26 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 26
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2007: 26 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 84 |
| 2007 | 26 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 4 |
Known problem areas
Only 26 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
8 of 26 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing rear compartment/trunk and instrument cluster/panel.
Show complaint excerpts
Sudden Unintended Acceleration: While driving up the inclining driveway to my Dr. office for my Covid vaccine, all of a sudden, my car accelerated as if someone stomped on my gas pedal!
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-07-01
Also filed under Air bags and vehicle speed control
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Subaru tribeca. While driving at 10 MPH, the dashboard components briefly illuminated and failed. The contact parked the vehicle and the vehicle then caught on fire. A fire report was available.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-06-29
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca. The contact stated that the vehicle became engulfed in flames while driving 35 MPH. The vehicle was destroyed. He stated that the electrical trunk latch was not working properly prior to the fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-01-23
Air bags
6 of 26 total reports mention: air bags.
Structure
5 of 26 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.
Fuel/propulsion system
4 of 26 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
Vehicle speed control
4 of 26 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 5 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2007 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 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.