VehicleVerdict

Subaru Tribeca years to avoid

Across 2006–2014, no single Tribeca year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2008 drew the most complaints; 2014 the fewest.

52

Total complaints

17

Recall campaigns

2006–2014

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Subaru Tribeca NHTSA complaints by model year20 complaints2006: 12 complaints2007: 5 complaints2008: 20 complaints2009: 6 complaints2010: 4 complaints2011: 2 complaints2013: 3 complaints2014: 0 complaints
Subaru Tribeca NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every Tribeca year

YearComplaintsRecalls
201404
201336
201128
2010410
200969
2008209
200758
2006128

Common questions

What is the best year for the Subaru Tribeca?

By complaint volume, 2014 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Tribeca years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Subaru Tribeca have?

Across all model years, the Tribeca has 17 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 52 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.