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Subaru Tribeca repairs by problem area
Engine (31%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (20%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (2%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 186 repairs.
Subaru Tribeca electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (31%)
< $100 (54%)
Chart based on 48 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Subaru Tribeca 4dr SUV
256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 29000 mi US $15 |
driver side low beam |
2011 Subaru Tribeca 4dr SUV
256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 4136 mi | SBF #5 replaced. Fuse had blown and was setting off other sensors which led to check engine light coming on. |
2008 Subaru Tribeca 4dr SUV
256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 54000 mi US $400 |
Also, another headlight (3) since I got the car has had to be replaced. |
| 50000 mi US $200 |
Bought car second hand from non-Subaru dealer, who paid for light bulb change in gear shift and tire pressure sensor. |
| 51000 mi US $850 |
AC failed intermittently, then completely. Repair shop could get no reading on the control panel. Panel ultimately replaced completely. |
| 33000 mi | Sat nav display failed. Dealer order and replaced audio unit, apparently on advice from Subaru. Tech reported all was fine after test drive. Unit was faulty when I got in car. Subaru indicated now that display has to be replaced. |
| 34000 mi | Dealer replaced sat nav display at Subaru's expense |
| 34000 mi | front headlight blew out (2nd time) but was repaired at no charge under warranty |
| 80000 mi US $200 |
HVAC Control unit electronics failed. Bought replacement unit off eBay and repaired myself. |
| 79000 mi US $100 |
Bad battery replaced. |
| 48000 mi US $22 |
Driver's side headlight bulb burned out. |
| 81000 mi US $568 |
Replaced driver side lowbeam bulb (2nd time). |
| 134000 mi US $700 |
Replaced power window switch for driver's side front window |
| 75180 mi | Front body position sensor failure. Manual contol has been installed using head light beam leveller switch of USA model |
| 85000 mi US $50 |
Front headlight bulb replacement. Total pain to get to. |
| 124000 mi C $1800 |
Alternator , serp. Belt, plugs, oil with filter |
| 124000 mi US $25 |
replaced one fog light bulb (the 4th time in 5 years). It was replaced by a mechanic because it's very hard to get to the location without the car being up on a lift (I've tried) - even then the mechanic says the little tunnel you reach through makes it harder than it should be. It was $18 for labor. |
| 131000 mi US $185 |
A/C system has leaks that would cost at least $800, but could be much more. Car has other issues that make this a non-starter to repair. |
| 110000 mi | Mandatory recall work had not been completed. Passenger Takata airbag replaced. Hood latch fixed. |
| 35000 mi | Navigation screen went out.Ordered parts and submitted claim. Replaced navigation screen. |
| 99000 mi US $300 |
drivers window hesitation, moter needed replaced |
| 18000 mi | Remote start would shut off after a few minutes of idling then continue to restart. |
| 19300 mi | Remote start control module was replaced |
| 36000 mi | Headlight bulb. |
2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca 4dr SUV
245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 140000 mi US $750 |
Replaced heater core. |
| 158000 mi US $750 |
Replaced OE alternator. |
| 60000 mi US $300 |
Intermitten failure with AC. Dealer could not find any problems. After several trips back they replaced the relay. Working fine now. |
2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca
Engine not specified
| 100000 mi US $10 |
Driver side headlight out. DIY replaced. ~30 min to figure out how to install without manual or instructions. |
2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 84320 mi | Driver's window switch needed cleaning out |
| 89140 mi C $280 |
Power window switch for driver's door failed. Replaced switch |
| 115320 mi | Air bag replaced under warranty |
| 86600 mi US $110 |
Replaced original battery with new one. |
| 89000 mi | Puddle light recall. I was going to repair it myself, but since Subaru came out with mod to resolve the problem, I had it taken care of at Subaru dealership after puddle lights failed. |
| 76300 mi US $100 |
Replace battery, change oil |
| 80300 mi US $1700 |
Compressor -a Subaru only part; no after market parts are (ever available). |
| 97000 mi | Problems with manually shifting. Repair shop cleaned the contacts on a switch -problem resolved. Driver's Window not responding or slow to respond to attempts to roll it up or down. Contacts cleaned and problem resolved. Shop did for free. Thank You Eagle Tire!!! |
| 85700 mi | Loaner provided, Camera repaired, interior detailed. If either problem returns they will cover. Update: They could not nail the problem down, but spent hours trying to correct it. It still function with varying degrees of reliability and effectiveness. |
| 56420 mi C $200 |
Replaced drivers side door lock actuator. $37 for part and about 1.5-2 hours to do myself. |
| 27500 mi US $100 |
Water gushing onto passenger side floor when turning left. Dealer stated that the AC line is clogged with leaves and therefore my expense. Also, the vehicle coolant was empty. Had 30,000 mile maintenance $490. |
| 52000 mi US $22 |
Driver headlight bult OEM |
| 53000 mi US $22 |
Passanger headlight bulb |
| 53500 mi US $22 |
Driver headlight bulb |
| 13500 mi | Right foglight burned out. Alignment on right headlamp off, and had been creating gap in field of vision since purchase. Dealer realigned headlamp and replaced foglight under warranty. |
| 21090 mi | Left headlamp burned out. Replaced under warranty. Car pulling to right under hard braking. Realigned under warranty and fixed problem. |
| 24700 mi | Right headlamp burned out. Replaced under warranty. |
| 98000 mi US $250 |
TPMS light intermittently flashing. required 3 trips to shop to figure out bad sensor, one replaced and light out 1 week, then 2nd failed and replaced |
| 77500 mi C $248 |
A/C RELAY SWITCH |
| 61300 mi | AC drain hose plugged. Removed, cleaned, replaced hose. Symptom: Front Passenger Floor mat became wet... so slight at first, source was hard to find. But became noticeable after driving in heavy rain. |
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