MYRModel Year Report

2011 Subaru Tribeca

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2011 Subaru Tribeca
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:47:23.694Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
8

Campaigns on file for 2011

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2006: 9 complaints 2006 2007: 4 complaints 2007 2008: 14 complaints 2008 2009: 5 complaints 2009 2010: 4 complaints 2010 2011: 2 complaints 2011 2 2013: 3 complaints 2013 2014: 0 complaints 2014
2006: 9 complaints 2006 2007: 4 complaints 2007 2008: 14 complaints 2008 2009: 5 complaints 2009 2010: 4 complaints 2010 2011: 2 complaints 2011 2 2013: 3 complaints 2013 2014: 0 complaints 2014
2006: 9 complaints 2006 2007: 4 complaints 2007 2008: 14 complaints 2008 2009: 5 complaints 2009 2010: 4 complaints 2010 2011: 2 complaints 2011 2 2013: 3 complaints 2013 2014: 0 complaints 2014

2011: 2 complaints

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Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

1 of 2 total reports mentions: air bags.

Show complaint excerpts

Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Subaru Tribeca. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V358000 (Air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-12-09

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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    2016-09-06Latches/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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    2018-02-09Air bags18V012000 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 on February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783.

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    2019-01-25Air bags19V008000 Subaru of America, Inc.

    Remedy: Subaru is notifying owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 25, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is TKB-19.

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    2019-01-25Air bags19V007000 Subaru of America, Inc.

    Remedy: Subaru has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 25, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is TKA-19.

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    2019-01-25Air bags19V009000 Subaru of America, Inc.

    Remedy: Subaru is notifying owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2011 Subaru Tribeca — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 12V602000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 16V358000 · Air bags
  • Recall 16V060000 · Latches/locks/linkages, structure
  • Recall 17V014000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V012000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V008000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V007000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V009000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2011 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 2011 Subaru Tribeca?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2011 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.