2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca, and owners have filed 84 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
84 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca have filed 84 complaints with NHTSA; 5 describe a crash and 8 describe a fire. Reports cite 5 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 92,386 miles. Complaints peaked in 2013 with 12 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I have had 3 Subarus in the last 2 years. All 3-a 2006 Subaru Tribeca B9, a 2007 Subaru Tribeca B9, and a 2014 Subaru Crosstrek have had electrical and lighting problems. They all have burnt out headl”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 23, 2024 · Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, the vehicle loss motive power and was unable to be restarted. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 2, 2021 · Engine
Compare Subaru B9 Tribeca model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Subaru B9 Tribeca model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca | 0 | 84 |
| 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca | 0 | 26 |
| 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca | 0 | 16 |
| 2009 Subaru B9 Tribeca | 0 | 9 |
| 2010 Subaru B9 Tribeca | 0 | 4 |
| 2011 Subaru B9 Tribeca | 0 | 2 |
| 2012 Subaru B9 Tribeca | 7 | 4 |
Checking a specific 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca
How do I know if my 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Subaru dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Subaru models
- Outback9,756 complaints
- Forester6,498 complaints
- Legacy3,185 complaints
- Impreza2,651 complaints
- Crosstrek1,186 complaints
- Ascent1,033 complaints
- WRX975 complaints
- Svx291 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.