Subaru B9 Tribeca years to avoid
The Subaru B9 Tribeca years to avoid are 2006, 2007 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2011 is the cleanest year on record.
214
Total complaints
7
Recall campaigns
2006–2012
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
B9 Tribeca years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | High complaint rate | 118 | |
| 2007 | High complaint rate | 45 |
Every B9 Tribeca year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 8 | 7 | |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 11 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 23 | 0 | |
| 2007avoid | 45 | 0 | |
| 2006avoid | 118 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Subaru B9 Tribeca years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the B9 Tribeca years to avoid are 2006, 2007. The cleanest year on record is 2011.
What is the best year for the Subaru B9 Tribeca?
By complaint volume, 2011 has the cleanest NHTSA record among B9 Tribeca years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Subaru B9 Tribeca have?
Across all model years, the B9 Tribeca has 7 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 214 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.