2009 Subaru B9 Tribeca Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2009 Subaru B9 Tribeca recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2009 Subaru B9 Tribeca.

Most common 2009 Subaru B9 Tribeca problems

Problem areas named in the 9 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	3
Engine	2
Visibility/Wiper	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Electrical System	1
Exterior Lighting	1
Air Bags	1

What owners report

2024-12-18, Air Bags
The contact owned a 2009 Subaru B9 Tribeca. The contact stated while driving on ice, at a low speed, the contact's vehicle slid and rolled before slamming into a culvert. The contact stated that the driver's door air bag was deployed, however, no other air bags deployed. In addition, the contact stated that an unknown air bag recall repair was performed on the vehicle in 2023. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. The Police and paramedics were at the scene. A Police report was filed, however, some of the information was unavailable. The contact was transported to the local hospital. The contact sustained bruises, scratches, and body pain. The vehicle was condemned to total loss

2018-12-29, Exterior Lighting
HEADLAMPS BURN OUT AND CAUSE SHORTING ON OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS LIKE BLOWER FAN, WINDOWS AND ETC. I CHANGE HEADLAMPS EVERY 1-2 MONTHS SOMETIMES SOONER, AND NOW I'M FORCED TO CHANGE THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS THAT ARE EFFECTED BY THIS SHORTING ISSUE!!!!!! I'M TOLD THAT SUBARU HAD AN DEFECT WITH THIS ISSUE FROM OTHER COUNTRIES!!!

2018-11-10, Electrical System
PROBLEM 1. WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY CAR LOST POWER, STALLED AND SHUT OFF. THE GAS GUAGE WAS ON A 1/4 OF TAN OF GASOLINE, MILES GUAGE READ 100 MILES. I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THANKS GOD, I NEAR THE NEXT EXIT. I WAS ABLE TO RESTART MY CAR AFTER ABOUT TEN MINUTE AND WENT TO THE NEAREST GAS STATION. THIS HAVE HAPPEN TO ME TWICE ON THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY SO I TRY NOT LET THE GAS GUAGE FALL BELOW 1/4 TANK BECAUSE THE SENSOR ARE NOT REGISTER CORRECT. I HAVE TAKE MY CAR TO SUBARU DEALER IN JACKSON, MS 3 TIMES THEY CAN FIND THE PROBLEM. I TRAVEL THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY DAILY TO WORK, USUALLY DRIVE IN THE OUTER LEFT OR RIGHT LANE SO IF MY CAR CUT OFF I WILL BE A

2018-01-18, Vehicle Speed Control
UPON ENTERING HIGHWAY AND ACCELERATING TO ACHIEVE THE PRESCRIBED 65MPH, THE CAR CONTINUED ACCELERATING, UNCOMMANDED, EVEN WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES, AND CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE ABOVE 85MPH FOR MILES, (I WAS PUMPING BRAKES AND FRANTICALLY TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT TO DO AND WHAT WAS GOING ON). I WAS ABLE TO FIND AN EXIT RAMP AND HAD THE THOUGHT I COULD PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND THEREBY SUCCESSFULLY SLOW THE CAR TO A STOP. THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO REV IN NEUTRAL, AND AFTER THE CAR STOPPED AND I PUT IT IN PARK, THE CAR CONTINUED TO REV AND BEGAN TO SHUDDER UNTIL I TURNED OFF THE ENGINE POWER.

2017-02-13, Engine
I AM IN THE MILITARY CURRENTLY STATIONED OVERSEAS, IN ITALY, AND WE NOTICED THAT THE CAR I BOUGHT IN 2015 HAS BEEN RELEASING GAS FUMES ON COLD MORNING, THAT WILL LAST NO MORE THAN 3 MINUTES, NOTICEABLY WHEN THE ENGINE IS WARMED UP. WE NEVER NOTICED THIS HAPPENING ON WARM SEASON. STRONG GAS SMELL COMES IN THROUGH THE AC VENTS WHEN THE CIRCULATION IS OPEN AND/OR IN DEFOGGER MODE. NO GAS SMELL IN ENGINE BAY BUT RATHER THE GAS SMELL IS STRONG ON THE EXHAUST PIPES.

2009 Subaru B9 Tribeca questions

Does the 2009 Subaru B9 Tribeca have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2009 Subaru B9 Tribeca at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Subaru B9 Tribeca?

Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (3), Engine (2), Visibility/Wiper (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Subaru B9 Tribeca has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.