Body Problems of Subaru Tribeca

I was driving on the highway about 65-70 mph and my hood flew open striking the windshield causing me to drive into a guard rail. Currently experiencing neck and back issues. I was never notified of this recall.

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The latch on the front hood is broken it will not close and when I drive on the interstate going to work I feel like the hood is going to fly open. Also the gas door latch is broken as well it will not open when you pull the gas door latch. I was told by credit karma that the driver and passenger air bag are both defective in motion on city and highway street.

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On February 23, 2018, the hood latch was repaired due to a hood latch recall. This was with the new hood latch. It was Friday June 6, 2018, a little past 0600, I was on my way to work. I was driving on a two lane county highway, doing between 60-65, with cruise control on. I had driven about 4 miles from home when the hood suddenly flew open,and shattered the windshield. I was able to slow down and move to the shoulder. Thankfully no one else was in the vicinity. After I got out of my vehicle I closed the hood, it took a lot of effort. I noticed my vehicle was near the end of a guardrail and there was a gravel area, so I moved my car off the road. While I the vehicle I noticed that it was raining glass. I grabbed my work gear and jumped out. My car was towed to a repair shop, and I was given a ride to work.

The contact owns a 2007 Subaru b9 Tribeca. While driving approximately 60 mph, the hood opened unexpectedly and shattered the windshield. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was called a few times, but the line was busy. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v016000 (air bags) and 16v060000 (structure, latches/locks/linkages). The failure mileage was 130,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

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While driving on interstate 95 approximately 65 mph, the hood suddenly opened causing damage to the hood, roof and shattering the windshield covering myself wife and kids with glass. I could not see, but was able to bring the car to a controlled stop in the break down lane. I subsequently found out about the hood latch recall. I have been in contact with Subaru and my insurance company.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Subaru Tribeca. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v359000 (air bags), 16v060000 (latches/locks/linkages, structure). The part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The two dealers were unable to provide a specific date for when the parts would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

Tl- takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Subaru Tribeca b9. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v359000 (air bags), 16v060000 (structure, latches/locks/linkages) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available so the contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contacts vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Parts distribution disconnect. Dyd.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Subaru b9 Tribeca. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v359000 (air bags) and 16v060000 (latches/locks and linkages, structure). The parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available and parts distribution disconnect.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Subaru b9 Tribeca. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v060000 (latches/locks/linkages, structure) and 16v358000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Takata recall infleter on ,my Subaru Tribeca its a problem I have to go grosery chopping with my family I put my family back in the and my chopping bag on the passenger sit to be safe in case of a accident you know!!!!.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Subaru Tribeca. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v359000 (air bags) and 16v060000 (latches/locks/linkages, structure); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

We were in the left lane of the interstate going approximately 65 mph. Without warning the hood of our 2006 Subaru b9 Tribeca unlatched itself and the force of the airstream folded it back past the limits of its hinges shattering the windscreen, separating the rear view mirror from the windscreen and dislodging many pieces of trim inside the cabin. Our view out to the front on the vehicle through the windscreen was completely obscured by the hood and by the shattered safety glass. My wife was able to maintain control of the vehicle by referencing the divider wall and began a slow deceleration and moved toward the left shoulder. As the left shoulder proved to be too narrow to safely accommodate the vehicle, she then maneuvered the vehicle across the interstate toward the right shoulder, referencing traffic behind us by looking over her shoulder. She also activated the four way flashers to indicate to other traffic that we were in distress. I lowered my passenger side window and assisted her with crossing the interstate by giving her rapid instructions as to the locations of other vehicles and signaling to other vehicles that we were in an emergency situation. When we reached the right hand shoulder, we stopped and exited the vehicle. After confirming no injuries were sustained to any passengers, I lowered the hood and secured it. I observed that the roof was dented in and that the secondary latch that secures that hood down was no longer connected to the hood. The two fasteners had sheared yet there was no deformation of the sheet metal at the attach point of the hood and the latch. You could conclude from this that whatever the fasteners were was made of such an inferior material that it did not have the strength to even mildly deform the sheet metal before they themselves failed. We were lucky we were not killed.

While traveling at approximately 35 miles per hour on a city street, the hood of my Tribeca popped open and completely obscured my view of the road. After pulling over to the side of the road I attempted to close the hood, but without success. One of the plastic anchors holding the safety latch in place had broken which allowed the safety latch to rotate in place.

While traveling at 65 mph on a multi-lane highway, the hood flew open, shattered the windshield and lodged open, completely blocking my vision. I was able the slow down and pull into the left breakdown lane. Had this happened two minutes earlier or later I would not have had the left lane option. Two minutes earlier there was a left lane merge and two minutes later was a ramp with no breakdown lane. I understand this problem has been reported by others with this make, model and year. Apparently the plastic clips holding the hoods are failing. These cars need to be pulled off the road ASAP before someone gets hurt.

I was driving my 2007 Subaru Tribeca b9 to work on the freeway at 65mph when the hood flew open and shattered my windshield. I was in heavy rush hour traffic on a 4 lane major interstate. I could not see at all. I was in one of the middle lanes and nearly caused a major accident with an 18-wheeler that was behind me and had to lock up his brakes to avoid crashing into me. I see there are several complaints of this issue and there should have been a recall to repair this item. I have been a huge Subaru fan for many years and this is the 3rd. . . . And last one. . . . For me.

We had been on the road for approximately an hour and 15 minutes, travelling at a speed of approximately 55 mph, when suddenly the hood popped open and smashed into the windshield, leaving me to blindly navigate, under stress and pressure, to the right shoulder. Miraculously, we were not injured physically, but suffered from shock and were quite dumbfounded over the incident. We have seen numerous accounts of this same thing happening, and would like to know why there has been no recall on the 2 hood latches that failed.

While driving at approximately 45 mph, the hood of the 2010 Subaru Tribeca opened and came back far enough to break the windshield. The view of the driver was completely blocked almost causing a major accident. Police was called to file a report. This a major safety issue.

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The hood flew open while driving on the expressway, smashing the windshield. I had to move over 3 lanes in heavy speeding traffic to the shoulder. I had my standard poodle in the back seat. Trying to stay calm to get over onto the shoulder. Another driver stopped to see if was alright.

While driving on a highway at 70 mph, the hood latch on my 2006 Subaru b9 Tribeca failed, causing the hood to fly up and shatter the windshield. Luckily, there was nobody near me at the time and I was able to veer off onto the median without further incident. When I had it repaired, the body shop installed an entirely new design for the hood latch system. If Subaru altered the design of the hood latch for repairs, then it should have been a recall for existing cars.

While driving at approx 35mph, hood opened and came back far enough to break windshield, completely blocking drivers view of road and traffic near a very busy intersection. Upon closer inspection, it appears primary hood latch failed and secondary safety latch also failed allowing condition to exist. Secondary hood latch had become disconnected from hood but still securely latched to body of vehicle. Secondary latch appeared to have been attached to hood with lightweight plastic trim retainers which became brittle when cold. Outside temperature at the time of incident was approx 10 degrees f. Hood had been opened earlier in the day then the vehicle was operated approx 10-15 miles at interstate and city speeds then parked for ~8 hours before incident occurred.

While driving at night on a county road at approximately 50 mph, the hood latch disengaged causing the hood to flip over backward against the windshield. The hood was opened the day prior, however the vehicle was operated multiple times without incident prior to the actual latch releasing. The safety latch did not catch when the main latch released, causing significant damage to the windshield and hood, as well as damaging the roof and vehicle interior.

After adding washer fluid, the hood latch would not lock and secure the hood closed. Only the secondary safety latch secures the hood. This presents the possibility of the flying open while driving obscuring visibility and causing an accident. There are already multiple reports of this failure mechanism. I request NHTSA initiate an investigation for the possibility of a recall to correct this serious safety defect.

While driving my car I rested my left foot on the "footrest" of the drivers side floor and the heel of my shoe went right thru the floor of my 2008 Subaru Tribeca. I had to take my foot out of the shoe to get the shoe "unstuck". I thank god I was not driving on the expressway and could pull over when it happened. When I took the shoe out I could see a black wire in the background area. I know this is not normal or safe and I would like to know if it has happened before and how I can get this repaired.

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Just finished washing the car outside the my garage, I then moved it inside the garage to clean and vacumm inside. 30 mins later, a strong burning smell and smoke came out from the left rear passenger puddle light area. I have to quickly call 911, and before 911 arrival I managed to open the hood and disconnected the battery and the smoke stopped. There was still a strong smile in the air when 911 came. 911 recommended towing it to the dealership connected the battery and drove it outside where it could be easily tow. Just lucky to be in the garage when this incident occured otherwise it could have burn tthe house. This vehicle (Subaru Tribeca b6 is nothing but a disaster), the dealer/manufacturer rendered no support whatsoever.

On 3/15/2014, traveling at posted highway speed of 70mph on I-71 southbound mile marker 50 at approx. 10 am. The primary vehicle hood latch failed as did the hood safety latch. The hood flew completely up, instantaneously shattering the windshield and completely restricting visibility while traveling at full highway speed. The interior hood safety latch mounting screws were completely ripped from the hood leaving the safety latch mechanism dangling in the engine compartment. The hood was damaged, the roof dented, the map lights were damaged and shards of glass litter the passenger compartment. Vehicle was safely moved to highway breakdown lane. A passing ky state trooper who stopped to assist us looked at the damage and indicated this was likely a manufacturing defect. The hood had not been opened since the oil had been changed nearly 4 weeks ago. A subsequent internet search on similar issues reveals that the 2006 Subaru b9 Tribeca has had numerous, numerous, numerous identical incidents; some occurring more than once to the same owners, with no manufacturer recall to date. These vehicles need to be recalled and this problem addressed--this has great potential to cause severe injuries and fatalities. As a former attorney with dot/fmcsa until September 2010, I am calling upon NHTSA to investigate these incidents. It is paramount that NHTSA address the hood latch failures with these vehicles and take action on this report.

Driving on the highway at 55mph, the hood few open and smashed the windshield and dented the hood. We put washer fluid in it the day before and drove it for hours without any problem. We have had many problems with this in the past and have replaced it once already.

I was driving my 07 Subaru Tribeca on a busy city street, at about 35 miles per hour, when multiple red lights came up and I could not turn the steering wheel. It was not locked, but it required significant effort to move it even a few inched to the left or right. It was extreemely stressful to be stuck in the middle of a busy avenue without any control over your vechicle. The repair shop came up with the following list of broken parts: belt tensioner, idler pulley, 2 bolts and an ac bracket. The total bill for the parts and labor was $780. I have been driving my car on highways and city streets only, never took it off the road. The car is only 5 years old with 58k miles on it. I don't understand how such an extensive damage to the car parts could happen other then that it is faulty. Is Subaru considering a recall for the above mentioned parts? thank you.

I was driving my 2008 Subaru Tribeca with my family in the car on I-70 east near baltimore in the middle lane when the hood of the car opened smashing into the windshielf. Both the hood and the windshield were damaged. The incident happened 35 minutes after the start of the trip. There were no bumps on the road and no other vehicles were involved in the incident. The hood was last opened by a Subaru mechanic during an oil change about 2 months prior to the incident. No similar problems occured prior to the incident. There was no indication that the hood was not properly closed. Furthermore, the second safety latch didn't appear to have worked even if the first gave way. Subaru was contacted and I was told this was an insurance issue as they claimed there were no recalls (even though I insisted that no recalls was no indication that this was not either a manufacturing or a design defect.

While driving 65mph on the NJ turnpike southbound by exit 2, the hood on our 2006 b9 Tribeca flew open, shattered my windshield, dented my roof and blocked my vision. It was amazing that I was able to keep the car straight and move from the left lane to the right shoulder without crashing. My wife helped navigate us off the road. We were over 2 hrs into our trip. This is clearly a failure of the hood latch mechanism. I closed the hood the best I could and drove 11 miles to nearest Subaru dealer. Because we were on a family vacation my kids were shaken up. We had to rent a car to continue trip. Waiting to hear back from Subaru and from insurance company. Latch was ripped from chassis, hinges were ripped from chassis, windshield was shattered, roof dented, hood dented, interior damage - mirror, lights.

While rounding a left hand turn at approximately 15- 20 mph, the passenger lowered the passenger door window using the power window switch- the door flew open , but was caught by the passenger grabbing the door , preventing it from hitting a telephone pole next to the roadway. The vehicle was then stopped and the driver exited vehicle and went to passenger side and attempted to close door, which would not latch and stay closed. After cycling the electric lock switch and then cycling the lock lever manually, the door closed and stayed shut. Upon arrival home to park car, passenger door would not open. Driver then cycled window closed and door lock released and door could be opened and closed. We have not received any recall notices from either the selling dealer or the manufacturer.

Hood flew up while driving on rt9 south in oldbridge, NJ @ 45 mph. Repairs bill was around $5000. It happened to me back in 2009, and just today in 2013 I was about to add some windshield washer, so I opened my hood, and it popped up completely, and that secondary lock did not hold it again! it could have been another accident if it had happened on the running car. This is a problem that doesn't go away with repairs - I had everything replaced even lock mechanism and cable to the handle under your dash. And it happened again today. I learned today that secondary latch gets dirty, sticky, and stops moving at all over time and entire mechanism remains unlocked after you close the hood. There is a spring there which is supposed to return the latch into locked position after you close the hood - this spring has no power to move this sticky mechanism, and that hook remains not engaged after you close the hood. You can not see whether or not secondary lock did lock your hood once you close the hood, but trust me - it doesn`t lock the hood - otherwise there would not be so many complaints from people like me. Then, when you open your hood from the inside - it opens up entirely and secondary lock is not engaged at all - it remains open at all the times. If you open your hood while you drive - it will crash your car - secondary lock is not working. If you hit a pothole or a bump - you hood may fly up as well - primary lock gets released by strong shock, and secondary lock is not there as you already know - this is what happened to me back in 2009, I drove about 50 miles and hit a bump on the road - hood flew up crashing my car. The design of the secondary lock is the problem - it just doesn`t do what it is there for. Both primary and secondary locks on this model are defective by design and can not be fixed by replacement - I am still living proof of this statement.