2009 Subaru B9 Tribeca
Only 9 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 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 84 |
| 2007 | 26 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 4 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Only 9 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
2 of 9 total reports mention: power train.
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THERE IS A LARGE SHUDDER AT SLOW ACCELERATION. THE PROBLEM WAS SLIGHT TO BEGIN WITH HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM CONTINUES TO GET WORSE.
NHTSA ODI report, 20150309
WHEN ACCELERATING MODERATELY, THE DRIVETRAIN/TRANSMISSION SHUDDERS. THE VEHICLE HESITATES FOR A BRIEF PERIOD OF TIME AND THEN BEGINS TO ACCELERATE. THIS USUALLY OCCURS BETWEEN 20-40 MPH, ESPECIALLY WHEN MOVING IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC.
NHTSA ODI report, 20120201
2 of 9 total reports mention: engine.
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PROBLEM 1. WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY CAR LOST POWER, STALLED AND SHUT OFF. THE GAS GUAGE WAS ON A 1/4 OF TAN OF GASOLINE, MILES GUAGE READ 100 MILES. I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THANKS GOD, I NEAR THE NEXT EXIT.
NHTSA ODI report, 20181110
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 20170213
1 of 9 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.
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WINDSHIELD CRACKING FOR NO REASON. APPROX 4 CLEAN, THROUGH AND THROUGH, CRACKS NOW. ALL ROUGHLY 8' LONG. NO CHIPS AND/OR ROCK DINGS. WOKE UP TWO MORNINGS AGO, CAR GARAGED, AND THERE WAS A NEW CRACK AFTER IT SAT IDLE IN A GARAGE ALL NIGHT. *TR
NHTSA ODI report, 20121226
1 of 9 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
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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...
NHTSA ODI report, 20180118
1 of 9 total reports mentions: power train.
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ENGINE STALL OUT / FLASHING ATOIL LIGHT / CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON / FLASHING VSC LIGHT ON/ FLASHING CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT. - VEHICLE RUNNING ROUGH. THIS IS THE SECOND INCIDENT WITH SIMILAR SYMPTOMS.
NHTSA ODI report, 20100518
SAFETY TIMELINE
No recalls on file for this model year.
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2009 Subaru B9 Tribeca — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for power train issues (2 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine issues (2 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for visibility/wiper issues (1 reports on file for this year).
FAQ
Is the 2009 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 2009 Subaru B9 Tribeca?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 Subaru B9 Tribeca have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.