Headlights problems of the 2006 Subaru Tribeca

Three problems related to headlights have been reported for the 2006 Subaru Tribeca. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 12/18/2007

2006 Subaru b9 Tribeca. . . . I am headed to the service garage yet again for another headlight. . . . A car with 43,000 miles should not have had to replace headlamps twice. . . . That's 3 sets in the short life span. . . . And this is not an easy fix. It costs me $38 each lamp. . .

2 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 03/17/2007

Serious design flaw in headlights of Subaru Tribeca. Low beam lights-causes a horizontal line across plane of vision. Poor visibility in night driving. Reported to Subaru-they say it is normal operating characteristic. Very dangerous situation to driver, passenger, nearby traffic, pedestrians. Defect needs corrected-install different headlights.

3 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 08/28/2005

The contact was only able to see approximately forty feet in front with the low beam headlights on. The dealership stated the vehicle was made that way. Therefore, they have no repairs to offer. Updated 11/9/2005. The dealer tried to adjust the lights but were unable to. The consumer has to ride with the high beams on at night to see more than 40 feet in front of the vehicle.


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