2007 Subaru Tribeca: common problems and reliability

The 2007 Subaru Tribeca has 30 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 8 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and air bags. Owners most often flag head gasket failure: leading to overheating, coolant loss, and engine misfires; cited as a potential problem even on the h6 engines. frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2007 model year

30
Owner complaints
8
Recalls
1
Crash reports
2
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2007 Subaru Tribeca vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

electrical system
8
air bags
8
structure
5
vehicle speed control
4
fuel/propulsion system
4

Recalls affecting the 2007 Tribeca

electrical system:ignition:switch

Campaign 19V297000

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, 2008-2011 Impreza vehicles, 2008-2014 WRX vehicles, 2005-2014 Legacy vehicles, 2005-2014 Outback vehicles and 2006-2008 Tribeca vehicles …

air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

Campaign 17V016000

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Baja, 2006-2008 Impreza (including WRX and STI models), Tribeca, and 2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, …

air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

Campaign 17V014000

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Subaru Baja, 2006-2011 Impreza (including WRX and STI models), 2006-2012 Tribeca, 2009-2012 Forester, Legacy, Outback, and 2012 WRX vehicles originally sold…

air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

Campaign 17V026000

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Baja, 2009 Forester, Legacy and Outback and 2006-2009 Impreza (including WRX and STI models) and Tribeca vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in th…

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is mixed and highly polarized. A segment of long-term owners expresses strong loyalty and satisfaction, praising the vehicle's road stability, described as driving "like a tank" with "phenomenal" sure-footedness, comfortable…

  • Head gasket failure: leading to overheating, coolant loss, and engine misfires; cited as a potential problem even on the H6 engines. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Oil leaks: from multiple engine seals including valve covers, front cover, oil pan, and oil solenoid, often requiring complete engine removal and reseal. Frequency: very frequent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Tribeca. See the full Tribeca owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used Tribeca listings typically run $5,340–$7,999 across 2008 to 2014 model years.

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