Are there any problems with the 2006 Subaru Tribeca?
Curious how the 2006 B9 Tribeca compares to other years? Check out our Subaru B9 Tribeca overview to see the most problematic years, worst problems and most recently reported complaints with the B9 Tribeca.
When did my Subaru B9 Tribeca start breaking down?
This B9 started breaking down at approximately 40,000 miles and has not run properly since, despite four trips to the dealership. I lost all compression and had to have 2 Valve intakes, 2 valve exchanges, 13 o rings, and several gaskets replaced. It took two breakdowns to get this fixed.
What’s the top speed of a Subaru Tribeca?
Performance is fairly lively for a vehicle of this size, the B9 getting to a top speed of 121mph and capable of a sprint to 60mph in 9.3 seconds. The Tribeca would doubtless feel quicker were its torque peak not at 4,200rpm. Laden down with a family and gear, this could become tiresome and respectable progress would blunt economy quite badly.
What kind of seats does a Subaru Tribeca have?
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What kind of car is the 2006 Subaru Tribeca?
A step up in size and luxury from the Outback, the 2006 B9 Tribeca is a logical progression of the Subaru model lineup with all of the right stuff to take on its toughest competition in the crossover SUV segment.
What’s the problem with the Subaru B9 Tribeca?
The B9 Tribeca’s problem is that this kind of money-no-object buyer isn’t interested in a gas-guzzling Subaru. Customers buying large 4x4s in the £30,000 price bracket tend to be after a tough, versatile family vehicle, one that isn’t going to eat into the kids’ inheritance too vehemently.
What kind of fuel economy does a Subaru Tribeca have?
In the case of the Subaru B9 Tribeca, it was stricken from the record the instant people spotted its fuel economy figure lurking on the spec sheet. Not that 23mpg is particularly disastrous for a big 4×4 sporting a powerful petrol engine. It’s just that the 243bhp 3.0-litre six-cylinder unit was the only engine the Tribeca had.
How much does oil change on Subaru B9 Tribeca cost?
Contrary to other comments regarding oil changes and service needed to be done at a dealer is bogus. I now have over 200K on this SUV and recently had my cats replaced and the bushings replaced, all at a cost of under $800. That is the most expensive repair to date and is to be expected with that much mileage.
Subaru dealers repair the defect for free by repositioning and securing both front door latch cables. In 2015, plaintiff Marion Hadley filed a federal lawsuit against Subaru, alleging it produced the 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca with defective hood latches.
What kind of mileage does a Subaru Tribeca get?
The fuel mileage issue The discontinued Tribeca SUV was powered by a 3.6-liter 6 cylinder boxer engine that was aging, and got an EPA-estimated 16/21 city/highway mpg and 18 combined mpg.
What kind of engine does a Tribeca ascent have?
The discontinued Tribeca SUV was powered by a 3.6-liter 6 cylinder boxer engine that was aging, and got an EPA-estimated 16/21 city/highway mpg and 18 combined mpg. The new Ascent gets the brand’s new FA24 Boxer powerplant with the latest direct injection and other internal upgrades for the best power and towing vs fuel efficiency.
Who is the plaintiff in the Subaru B9 lawsuit?
In 2015, plaintiff Marion Hadley filed a federal lawsuit against Subaru, alleging it produced the 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca with defective hood latches. While driving her Tribeca at 65 miles per hour, Hadley saw her hood fly open unexpectedly and slam into her windshield, covering her with glass.
Curious how the 2006 B9 Tribeca compares to other years? Check out our Subaru B9 Tribeca overview to see the most problematic years, worst problems and most recently reported complaints with the B9 Tribeca.
How many miles on my Subaru B9 Tribeca?
I have 15,000 miles on my B9 while driving I-64 went to climb a slight hill while accelerating vehicle started to miss check engine light started blinking and traction control light came on. Bright sunny dry day 3/4 tank fuel only run premium fuel. But have owned car since 8/05 drive only on trips.
Why did my Subaru B9 Tribeca engine blow out?
As the car was driven, these bolts backed out and the blow out was when one of the bolts came all the way out and blew a hole in the coolant jacket. This also made some kind of crack in the transmission too. Subaru is now replacing the engine and the transmission.
What does blinking cel mean on Subaru B9 Tribeca?
Bright sunny dry day 3/4 tank fuel only run premium fuel. But have owned car since 8/05 drive only on trips. A blinking CEL indicates an active misfire in one or more cylinders.
Are there any over 100, 000 miles on a Subaru?
My previous experience with subaru is expensive repairs – head gaskets, water pumps, wheel bearing, axles, all seem to go over/around 100,000. I have found some with the mechanical issues mentioned that have been repaired, or addressed before issues occur. I can’t decide if this is a good purchase of not – thoughts on high mileage subaru’s?
What was the problem with my Tribeca engine?
Update on the Tribeca with the blown up engine due to the bolts between the transmission and engine block being improperly torqued… I now have my Tribeca back after 23 days in the shop. The biggest problem was SoA had a difficult time properly packaging and shipping the transmission.