Subaru Tribeca owners have reported 12 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission torque converter (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Alt temp light continues to come on the care will have a funny shift then a strong jerk, speed can only go under 20 mph and then the alt temp light comes on along with the check engine light and curise control lights. Read details...
2012 Subaru Tribeca- torque converter failure known issue on Subaru cars from that year, recall/extended repair doesn't cover model. Car stalls when automatic transmission downshifts. Started as strong hesitation and progressed rapidly to unpredictable/sudden stalling. Read details...
The contact owns a 2007 Subaru wrx (na). While driving approximately 35 mph, the transmission failed as the contact attempted to shift into third gear. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the failure was caused by abusive and aggressive driving. Read details...
Engine stall out / flashing atoil light / check engine light on / flashing vsc light on/ flashing cruise control light. - vehicle running rough. This is the second incident with similar symptoms. First occurred 2/23/2009 -(2567 miles) dx with transmission solenoid problem. Read details...
When accelerating and vehicle shifts gears the engine spins and makes a popping sound jolting car forward. The transmission is slipping and popping into gear abruptly. Read details...