18 problems have been reported for the 2009 Subaru Tribeca. The following chart shows the 12 most common problems for 2009 Subaru Tribeca. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train with 3 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes, hydraulic (3 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Electrical System | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Air Bag | |
| Visibility | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | |
| Other Fuel System | |
| Structure | |
| Exterior Lighting | |
| Electronic Stability Control | |
| Equipment |
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2009 Subaru Tribeca in 2009.
| Service Year | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| 2024 | |
| 2023 | |
| 2022 | |
| 2021 | |
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| 2009 |
When making the decision between buying a new or used Subaru Tribeca, the following table can be used to compare the 2009 Subaru Tribeca with the Subaru Tribeca from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2009 Tribeca is 18 while the average number of problems reported for the 8 model years of the Subaru Tribeca is 33.
| Model Year | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| 2013 Tribeca | |
| 2012 Tribeca | |
| 2011 Tribeca | |
| 2010 Tribeca | |
| 2009 Tribeca | |
| 2008 Tribeca | |
| 2007 Tribeca | |
| 2006 Tribeca |