2008 Subaru B9 TRIBECA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
16 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
50,150 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2008 model year. Data snapshot: . 11 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 16 complaints (18.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 3 | 18.8% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 6.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Structure:Body | 3 |
| Suspension | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
Air Bags: 3; Structure:Body: 3; Suspension: 3; Fuel System, Gasoline: 2; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch: 2; Service Brakes: 2; Tires: 2; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 1
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 5 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 4 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2025 | 1 |
2008: 4; 2012: 3; 2013: 1; 2016: 2; 2017: 1; 2019: 1; 2022: 3; 2025: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10215460 · 2008-01-20 (January 20, 2008)
I WAS DRIVING 70 MPH ON THE RIGHT MOST NORTHBOUND LANE OF I-75 AT MILE MARKER 452 IN FLORIDA. THE ROAD HAD BECOME WET FROM RECENT RAIN. THE REAR OF MY CAR SUDDENLY STARTED FISHTAILING TO THE RIGHT. THE FISHTAIL EVOLVED INTO FULL-BLOWN COUNTERCLOCKWISE SPINS WHICH TOOK THE CAR ALL THE WAY TO THE GUARDRAIL IN THE MIDDLE SHOULDER. THE IMPACT RESULTED IN THE CAR BEING TOTALED. I BELIEVE A DEFECT WITH THE ABS, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM OR THE ALL WHEEL DRIVE CAUSED THE ACCIDENT. THE ROAD WAS PERFECTLY STRAIGHT, AND I DIDN'T APPLY T…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 10215460 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10493805 · 2013-01-22 (January 22, 2013)
BACKING OUT OF GARAGE DURING COLD WEATHER BELOW FREEZING, STEPPED ON BRAKE PEDAL AND NO RESPONSE FROM THE BRAKE SYSTEM. WAS UNABLE TO STOP CAR UNTIL I PUMPED BRAKES FRANTICALLY MANY TIMES. LEFT CAR OUT DURING BELOW FREEZING WEATHER 2 MORE TIMES, SAME PROBLEM--NO BRAKES. VACUUM ASSIST FOR BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK IN BELOW FREEZING WEATHER. TOOK CAR TO SUBARU DEALER, ALL 3 VACUUM HOSE BRAKES REPLACED. DEALER STATES THAT EACH HOSE HAS A CHECK VALVE IN IT FOR THE VACUUM SYSTEM. FORTUNATELY WE DISCOVERED THIS PROBLEM AT A VERY LOW RATE OF SPE…
Owner-reported narrative. 50,150 miles reported. Look up ODI 10493805 at NHTSA ↗