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Subaru Tribeca I faults

3 faults documented by at least two sources, listed by version then by mileage at onset when known.

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Reliability
4.5/5

3 known faults

3.0R 245 ch

  1. Bonnet can open while driving (recall 16V060000)

    Manufacturer recall

    NHTSA recall 16V060000 (Subaru of America, February 2016): the bonnet safety catch and latch may malfunction, allowing the bonnet to open while driving. It concerns 2006 to 2014 Tribecas; the remedy has two phases (cleaning and greasing, then a new system). This is a US recall: check whether it has been applied through a Subaru dealership using the chassis number.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    3.0R 245 ch, 3.6R 258 ch
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

3.6R 258 ch

  1. Excessive oil consumption (3.6)

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    Tribeca owners report heavy oil consumption, for example about one litre every 2,000 to 2,400 km according to testimonies (CarGurus, TrueDelta), and Jerry cites a Consumer Reports finding that roughly a quarter of owners complain about it. These are mostly testimonies; no manufacturer bulletin has been found.

    Versions
    3.6R 258 ch
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  3. Bonnet can open while driving (recall 16V060000)

    Manufacturer recall

    NHTSA recall 16V060000 (Subaru of America, February 2016): the bonnet safety catch and latch may malfunction, allowing the bonnet to open while driving. It concerns 2006 to 2014 Tribecas; the remedy has two phases (cleaning and greasing, then a new system). This is a US recall: check whether it has been applied through a Subaru dealership using the chassis number.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    3.0R 245 ch, 3.6R 258 ch
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

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