2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca.

Most common 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca problems

Problem areas named in the 16 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Suspension	3
Structure	3
Air Bags	3
Tires	2
Fuel System, Gasoline	2
Service Brakes	2
Latches/Locks/Linkages	2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	1
Engine And Engine Cooling	1

What owners report

2025-09-12, Fuel System, Gasoline
The contact owns a 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor coming from the vehicle. Additionally, the contact noticed that there was fluid leaking from underneath the vehicle onto the ground. The contact stated that upon extending her hand underneath the vehicle by the middle section of the hood, the fluid dripped onto the contact's hand, and the contact became aware that it was fuel dripping. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that upon turning off and restarting the vehicle, the fuel stop dripping. The contact stated that upon pulling into a store parking lot two days later, bystanders alerted the contact that the vehicle wa

2022-12-05, Service Brakes
After starting the vehicle in sub freezing temperatures the brakes would not work. After applying extreme pressure it was found that the brake would operate but without any power assist. The error "er bb" was displayed on the instrument panel. After applying the brakes several times, the power assist started working and braking was normal again. This condition has repeated several times after the vehicle sits in sub freezing temperatures for a period of time. I believe this may be caused by a frozen check valve in the vacuum line to the brake booster.

2022-03-07, Tires
255/55R18 After 2 weeks of driving on new tires my tire light would not turn off. I have taken my vehicle back to dealer to repair issue multiple times only to have the same thing happen. After 1 year of driving on this tire the sidewalls are cracked to the point the DOT# is illegible. Tires should last longer than 7500 miles and 1 year. I have attempted to have the place of business I made the purchase from fix the issue with no luck. They said if the tire is not on the "Recall" list they would do nothing.

2022-03-04, Latches/Locks/Linkages
The contact owns a 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the front hood erroneously opened and slammed into the front windshield causing the windshield to shatter. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V060000 (Structure, Latches/Locks/Linkages). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The local dealer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,507.

2019-03-06, Latches/Locks/Linkages
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

2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca questions

Does the 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca?

Based on 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (3), Structure (3), Air Bags (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca has been fixed?

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