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2008 Subaru Tribeca repairs by problem area
Engine (23%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (19%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (1%)
Chart based on 79 repairs.
2008 Subaru Tribeca repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (35%)
< $100 (37%)
Chart based on 65 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Subaru Tribeca
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| Subaru Tribeca in Alberta, Canada Dec 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jan 201280600 mi | The error light came on and the brakes didn't work (slowed but didn't stop) | ||
| Subaru Tribeca in Maryland, United States Sep 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Oct 201084000 mi | Rear Differential Temp sensor continues to flicker after 3 times to shop. | ||
| Jan 2011US $652 | False warning from rear diff temp sensor. Subaru has an improved sensor light ground attachment point, used on the new model. My dealer is now savvy to the problem due to me, so they just fix it each time. Should put dialectric grease and then silicone. | ||
| Subaru Tribeca in Wisconsin, United States Nov 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Dec 201146000 mi | replaced transmission!!! | ||
2008 Subaru Tribeca 4dr SUV
256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Subaru Tribeca in Moscow City, Russia Jun 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
| May 201675180 mi | Front body position sensor failure. Manual contol has been installed using head light beam leveller switch of USA model | ||
| Jun 201784940 mi$1200 | 24 silent-blocks, bushings and other rubbers were replaced | ||
| Subaru Tribeca in Florida, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Apr 2015107000 miUS $2500 | replaced original shocks/stuts etc | ||
| Nov 2015115000 miUS $175 | Replace transmission hose due to small leak and deterioration. | ||
| Jul 2016124300 miUS $300 | CV boot replaced | ||
| Feb 2017131000 miUS $2800 | Lower Arm Ay (Control Arms) Replace 4 wheel hubs replace front sway bar links and bushings | ||
| Subaru Tribeca in Missouri, United States Jul 2014 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Aug 201499000 miUS $300 | drivers window hesitation, moter needed replaced | ||
| Subaru Tribeca in Virginia, United States Aug 2011 - Mar 2020 | |||
| May 201159500 miUS $2500 | Replaced torque converter | ||
| Apr 201489000 miUS $225 | leaking power steering hose | ||
| Jun 2016113000 miUS $13 | oil leak somewhere | ||
| Dec 2016116000 miUS $800 | replaced axles | ||
| Mar 2018124000 miUS $25 | replaced one fog light bulb (the 4th time in 5 years). It was replaced by a mechanic because it's very hard to get to the location without the car being up on a lift (I've tried) - even then the mechanic says the little tunnel you reach through makes it harder than it should be. It was $18 for labor. | ||
| Jul 2019131000 miUS $185 | A/C system has leaks that would cost at least $800, but could be much more. Car has other issues that make this a non-starter to repair. Exhaust system is leaking. Due to significant amounts of corrosion in all parts, this would require entire exhauts to be replaced - $5000 in Subaru part or $2500 in non-OEM parts plus $2000 in labore Too expensive for value of car. leaks found in valve covers. Due to many expensive repairs needed on htis car, chose to not do repair. | ||
| Subaru Tribeca in Colorado, United States Dec 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 2013 | rear differential temperature sensor developed intermittent connection. Was repaired under warranty. | ||
| Feb 201598200 miUS $355 | Was brought in because brake pedal was mushy and would go to floor when abs was engaged on slippy road for 5 or so seconds. They didn't find anything. Using oil at 1 quart every 1200 miles. Filter assembly o-rings replaced. | ||
| May 2016123000 miUS $67 | changed spark plugs. Cylinders 2 and 5 are burning oil. | ||
| Subaru Tribeca in Connecticut, United States Jan 2013 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Aug 201380000 miUS $200 | HVAC Control unit electronics failed. Bought replacement unit off eBay and repaired myself. | ||
| Jan 201494300 miUS $100 | Bad battery replaced. | ||
| Apr 2016125800 miUS $250 | Exhaust leak repaired by welding existing system | ||
| Subaru Tribeca in British Columbia, Canada May 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
| May 201548980 miC $114 | heat shield rattle | ||
| Nov 201564800 mi | Exhaust heat shield rattles and was fixed by inserting a cadmium screw sideways parallel to the shield to remove the 'play'. | ||
| Jun 201699200 mi | Drivers seat lower plastic trims have broken away from the seat frame. Modification to the panel and drilled new holes to accommodate more advanced fixation to the seat frame. | ||
| Oct 2021124000 miC $1800 | Alternator , serp. Belt, plugs, oil with filter | ||
| Subaru Tribeca in California, United States May 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Sep 201582000 miUS $200 | Electric vacuum pump malfunction code er bb on odometer came up Engine mounts needed to be replaced | ||
| Subaru Tribeca in Minnesota, United States Dec 2017 - Dec 2020 | |||
| Feb 2018202000 miUS $600 | Missing on #3, required new plugs, one coil, MAF clean | ||
| Jun 2018206000 miUS $475 | front struts replaced. | ||
| Jun 2020212000 miUS $850 | Valve cover gaskets to stem oil leak | ||
| Subaru Tribeca in Tennessee, United States Feb 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 201885000 miUS $50 | Front headlight bulb replacement. Total pain to get to. | ||
| Subaru Tribeca in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2017 - Dec 2020 | |||
| Nov 2017110000 mi | Mandatory recall work had not been completed. Passenger Takata airbag replaced. Hood latch fixed. | ||
| Jul 2018120000 miUS $1350 | Leaking valve seals replaced. Spark plugs replaced. Oil dipstick tube replaced. Oil fill reservoir leak repaired. Battery brackets replaced as well as leaking battery. | ||
| Subaru Tribeca in Saskatchewan, Canada Sep 2013 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Jun 201342160 miC $50 | The sway bar bushing was causing a clunk | ||
| Subaru Tribeca in Maryland, United States - Jan 2008 | |||
| Jan 20081230 mi | Rattle in Hatch. After 3 tries I gave up. Has the rattle to this day. | ||
| Subaru Tribeca in Florida, United States Nov 2012 - May 2015 | |||
| Mar 2015106000 miUS $130 | CV axle boots ripped. | ||
| Subaru Tribeca in Maryland, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Dec 201132000 miUS $120 | Reflash Transmission to correct hard shifts 2nd-to-3rd and 3rd-to-2nd | ||
| Subaru Tribeca in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2010 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Sep 201043000 mi | rattling sun roof | ||
| Oct 201045000 mi | power steering grinding | ||
| Subaru Tribeca in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2010 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Oct 201048000 miUS $22 | Driver's side headlight bulb burned out. | ||
| Aug 201164300 miUS $700 | Replaced bushings for stabilizer bars on front end of vehicle. | ||
| Jun 201281000 miUS $568 | Replaced both rear struts. Ride is much smoother, less body roll in turns and thumping noise over uneven road surfaces eliminated. Replaced driver side lowbeam bulb (2nd time). | ||
| Jun 2015134000 miUS $700 | Replaced two boots of driver's side CV joint. Replaced power window switch for driver's side front window | ||
| Mar 2016144000 miUS $375 | Stability control light, check engine light remained on and cruise control light flashed. Indicated transmission issue. Mechanic changed transmission fluid and filter. Issue resolved. | ||
| Subaru Tribeca in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Oct 201034000 mi | front headlight blew out (2nd time) but was repaired at no charge under warranty | ||
| Subaru Tribeca in Quebec, Canada Jul 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Sep 200924800 miC $150 | Changed the rubber joints because of suspension rattle, seems to be common problem... | ||
| Mar 201031000 miC $250 | error bb just on top of my odormeter. | ||
| Aug 201018600 miC $926 | Car sensor that affected my brake pedal... | ||
| Subaru Tribeca in Kansas, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Sep 201035000 mi | Navigation screen went out.Ordered parts and submitted claim. Replaced navigation screen. | ||
| Subaru Tribeca in Missouri, United States May 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jan 20097000 mi | Tighten Rear cargo compartment door. It was covered by warranty and fixed a rattle. | ||
| Jan 201139800 mi | Headlight bulb. | ||
| Subaru Tribeca in Ohio, United States Oct 2010 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Nov 201033000 mi | Sat nav display failed. Dealer order and replaced audio unit, apparently on advice from Subaru. Tech reported all was fine after test drive. Unit was faulty when I got in car. Subaru indicated now that display has to be replaced. | ||
| Dec 201034000 mi | Dealer replaced sat nav display at Subaru's expense Noise from dashboard area. Tech reported he could not hear it. I drove while tech listened. Determined it was glove box. new glove box assembly ordere | ||
| Jul 201362200 miUS $650 | both liftgate struts failed unresolved rattle in dashboard | ||
| Jan 201465000 mi | After sitting in the cold for several hours the brake pedal would be hard. It took extreme effort to stop the car. Pumping the pedal helped. The dealer reproduced the problem and is replacing the master cylinder. | ||
| Subaru Tribeca in Idaho, United States May 2010 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Nov 201251000 miUS $300 | Had to replace the front struts because they were leaking and a realignment was required. | ||
| Subaru Tribeca in Pennsylvania, United States May 2010 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Feb 201138000 miUS $133 | Front sway bar bushings replaced by dealer. | ||
| Oct 201362000 miUS $1014 | Replace collapsed left rear strut | ||
| Subaru Tribeca in Florida, United States Nov 2010 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Mar 201150000 miUS $200 | Bought car second hand from non-Subaru dealer, who paid for light bulb change in gear shift and tire pressure sensor. | ||
| Apr 201151000 miUS $850 | AC failed intermittently, then completely. Repair shop could get no reading on the control panel. Panel ultimately replaced completely. | ||
| Subaru Tribeca in New York, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Nov 201054000 miUS $400 | Heat shield had to be braced. Came loose Also, another headlight (3) since I got the car has had to be replaced. | ||
| Subaru Tribeca in Washington, United States May 2010 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Sep 201576000 miUS $380 | Vibration noise somewhere in exhaust system. Replaced heat sheilds around catalytic converters; didn't fix the issue. | ||
| Apr 201681000 mi | Vibration noise somewhere in exhaust system. | ||
| Subaru Tribeca in Maryland, United States May 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 201018000 mi | Remote start would shut off after a few minutes of idling then continue to restart. | ||
| Aug 201019300 mi | Remote start control module was replaced | ||
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