CarRecallWatchThe 2011 Subaru Tribeca has 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (1 report).
2011 Subaru Tribeca recalls
Passenger airbag inflator may explode in a crash
The passenger frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles may rupture during deployment in a crash.
Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments
Certain Subaru vehicles have a passenger-side frontal airbag inflator that can rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.
Passenger airbag may explode and send metal fragments into occupants
The passenger-side front airbag inflator can degrade over time from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles can rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.
Passenger airbag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments at occupants
The passenger-side front airbag inflator in these vehicles can rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.
Passenger airbag inflator may rupture, spraying metal fragments
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles may rupture during a crash that requires the front airbags to deploy.
Hood May Open While Driving, Blocking View
Certain Subaru Tribeca vehicles may have a problem with the hood safety system and hood lock system.
Most common 2011 Subaru Tribeca problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
CRUISE CONTROL RANDOMLY QUITS WORKING.. I WAS PASSING A SEMI AND THE CRUISE JUST SHUT OFF.. AND STARTING BLINKING.. HAS BEEN DOING THIS RIGHT ALONG, SINCE I BOUGHT IT AT 46,456 MILES ON IT.. I NOW HAVE 93,000 ON IT.. I HAVE TO PULL OVER AND DO THE "GM" OIL RESET CODE.. TURN THE KEY TO ON POSITION, AND PUMP THE GAS PEDAL 3 TIMES TO RESET IT.. IT IS DANGEROUS... SPECIALLY WHEN IT TURNS OFF WHILE PASSING OR DRIVING.AT 70 MPH
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 SUBARU TRIBECA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 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 NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.
2011 Subaru Tribeca questions
Does the 2011 Subaru Tribeca have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2011 Subaru Tribeca: Passenger airbag inflator may explode in a crash; Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments; Passenger airbag may explode and send metal fragments into occupants; Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments; Passenger airbag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments at occupants. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Subaru Tribeca?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (1), Unknown Or Other (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2011 Subaru 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.