2007 Subaru Tribeca
Only 4 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 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 8
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2007
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2007: 4 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
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| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 4 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
2 of 4 total reports mention: air bags.
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Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Subaru Tribeca. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V358000 (Air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-07-27
Service brakes
1 of 4 total reports mentions: service brakes.
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Three days ago I backed my 2007 Subaru Tribeca down the driveway and applied the brakes.....they did not work and the brake pedal did not depress. After pumping the brakes for about two minutes or more they finally started to work.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-20
Seat belts
1 of 4 total reports mentions: seat belts.
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Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Subaru Tribeca. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V096000 (Seat belts); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-08-08
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 4 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gas recirculation valve (egr valve).
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Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Subaru Tribeca. The contact noticed exhaust fumes multiple times when the engine was started. The dealer stated that the valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-08-11
Safety timeline
8 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2013-02-19Exterior lighting12V602000 Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 Legacy and Outback vehicles, certain model year 2006 through 2012 Tribeca vehicles sold before January 2012, and certain model year 2009 through…
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional fused-harness, free of charge. The recall began February 19, 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783 for more information.
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2016-07-22Air bags16V358000 Subaru of America, Inc.
Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 26, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-856-488-8500.
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2016-08-24Air bags16V359000 Subaru of America, Inc.
Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 24, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-856-488-8500.
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2016-09-06Latches/locks/linkages, structure16V060000 Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Tribeca vehicles manufactured November 16, 2004, to January 27, 2014.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will complete this recall in two phases. Phase one will involve inspection, cleaning, and lubricating the hood safety and hood lock systems.
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2017-03-06Air bags17V014000 Subaru of America, Inc.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2017. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is TKA-17.
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2017-03-06Air bags17V026000 Subaru of America, Inc.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2017. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is TKB-17.
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2017-03-08Air bags17V016000 Subaru of America, Inc.
Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 8, 2017.
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2019-05-10Electrical system19V297000 Subaru of America, Inc.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ignition switch, replacing the ignition switch, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 10, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614.
Buy-smart checklist
2007 Subaru Tribeca — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 12V602000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 16V358000 · Air bags
- Recall 16V359000 · Air bags
- Recall 16V060000 · Latches/locks/linkages, structure
- Recall 17V014000 · Air bags
- Recall 17V026000 · Air bags
- Recall 17V016000 · Air bags
- Recall 19V297000 · Electrical system
FAQ
- Is the 2007 Subaru 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 Tribeca?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2007 Subaru Tribeca have?
- 8 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.