2009 Subaru Tribeca Consumer Discussions

Subaru B9 Tribeca Transmisson Problems

• Tribeca 2008 - Lemon in WA

  Written by: mukilteome on Nov 10, 2009 10:48:00 AM

  I purchased a used 2008 Tribeca with 5K miles in February 2009. I have had the transmission replaced twice. The dealer tried to get a brand new transmission for the second replacement but was told by Subaru America that they needed to replace it with a 're-manufactured' version - because they 'stand-behind' their product. With the third transmission now in use for about 2 months, it is beginning to rough shift ... Read More

6 cyl Wheel Spin if wet (starting from stopped)?

• Re: 6 cyl Wheel Spin if wet (starting from stopped)? [pcguys]

  Written by: okani on Jun 11, 2011 7:01:36 PM

  Yes, till 2009 models accord was spinning during the rain when you try to start from full stop - happen to me multiple times with my 09 v6 accord, I hated it but it was related to OEM tires - that model of Michelin is so bad so the moment I replaced them on Bridgestone Potenza 960 A/S - I had no issues at all. with OEM tires it was dangerous ... Read More

Subaru B9 Tribeca Transmisson Problems

• Re: 2007 Tribeca Transmission [barefootrunner]

  Written by: sglou on Nov 9, 2010 3:22:17 PM

  My Wife's 08 Tribeca has, or should I say HAD the same shudder / vibration during trans shift under slight acceleration. After 3 visits to the dealer and demanding an explination I came across this forum. Needless to say I printed up all of the posts and highlighted all that pertained to our problem. The Service Manager read through it and went on Subaru's website to see if a Service Bulletin ... Read More

Subaru B9 Tribeca Navigation System Questions

• Re: 2009 Subaru Tribeca Navigation problem [ttentelh]

  Written by: jax44 on Mar 19, 2010 9:39:34 PM

  The label on the DVD says V 3, but The DVD does read 2007 Ver1. I have talked to Subaru and they said it was a glitch and to live with it as they had no idea how to fix it. When I opened the DVD up on my laptop and read the Version folder/file it read ver1

• Re: 2009 Subaru Tribeca Navigation problem [pametz]

  Written by: ttentelh on Mar 14, 2010 8:13:17 AM

  Imposible, you cant be using a 3.0 version and showing the 1.0. Are you sure you have the correct dvd in and not the old one? The navi is under the drivers seat,

• Re: 2009 Subaru Tribeca Navigation problem [jax44]

  Written by: pametz on Mar 14, 2010 6:24:00 AM

  No. I use a Garmin now. It sees more of the streets and addresses in my area. It plans better routes. Too bad Subaru did this to their Tribeca buyers. I suspect they will be dropping it because it is not a great seller, and it doesn't do well with gas mileage. I've also had a lot of problems with rattles.

• Re: 2009 Subaru Tribeca Navigation problem [pametz]

  Written by: jax44 on Mar 13, 2010 1:45:50 PM

  I just bought a 2009 Tribeca with V 3.0 nav system, but when you check the version on the set up it shows Ver 1.0 also. Have you found a solution for this?

• 2009 Tribeca GPS

  Written by: pametz on Oct 31, 2009 10:27:03 AM

  I have a 2009 Tribeca. It comes as Version 3 with 2 DVD's. The East is in the player. Both the East and the West have identical maps, but POI's differ for their respective coverage areas. The player is located under the seat and has a button for ejection on the unit. In general this is a poor GPS system compared to modern units like Garmin. It does not route to ... Read More

Tribeca Chassis Vibration

• Re: My vibrating 2007 Tribeca [vle3]

  Written by: vle3 on Dec 10, 2009 6:33:10 PM

  Just an update. It is now December of 2009 and we are still "shudder free" since the fixes noted in my earlier post. We love our Subaru!

Subaru B9 Tribeca Brake Problems

• clicking noise from the brake paddel

  Written by: 09tribeca on Oct 2, 2009 11:22:03 AM

  I have a 4 months old 2009 Tribeca, 7 seater Ltd. package. It has 8,000 KM (5,000mile). About 2 months ago, I started to hear the "clicking" sound when pressing and realsing the brake paddle. Between the two clicks, I also hear a continuously high pitch noise (not loud but definitely audible). I took it to teh dealer, but was told the clicking sound is the "characteristic" of this particular model, ... Read More

• Re: Clicking Noise from Brake Pedal [dean7]

  Written by: 09tribeca on Oct 2, 2009 10:18:45 AM

  Have you had any response from the dealer or any others? I had the same problem. Not only that, I also hear a continuously high pitch noise (not loud but definitely audible) between two clicks (pressing to releasing the brake paddle). I was told by the dealer the clicking sound is the "characteristic" of the model (2009 Tribeca Ltd.), and the best mechanic in this dealership could not "duplicate" the high ... Read More

2010 Tribeca announcement

• 2010 Tribeca announcement

  Written by: kmartin on Sep 29, 2009 10:47:44 PM

  News Release Issued: September 29, 2009 5:30 PM EDT Subaru of America, Inc. Announces Pricing on 2010MY Tribeca -- 3.6R Models Include a New Touring Model, 7-Passenger Only for 2010 -- -- The Tribeca 3.6R comes well-equipped and is priced $500 less than the 2009MY seven-passenger model -- CHERRY HILL, N.J., Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced pricing on the 2010MY Subaru Tribeca 3.6R models. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080325/SUBARULOGO ... Read More

Subaru B9 Tribeca Navigation System Questions

• Re: 2009 Subaru Tribeca Navigation problem [pametz]

  Written by: ttentelh on Aug 28, 2009 2:05:14 PM

  call subaru headquarters they will be happy to give you version 3.0 for free, my 2008 tribeca had the old one as well, but the dealer should had given you the newer version as well since 3.0 came out in 2008 the time i bought mine.

• 2009 Subaru Tribeca Navigation problem

  Written by: pametz on Aug 28, 2009 11:48:34 AM

  I just bought a new Tribeca that came with V3 disks. I live in SE NC, and while it shows the names of most of the roads, it will not find any addresses on secondary roads, and that include the 10 year old development I live in. It will not route me to or from my home. It will not plan a route on secondary roads (those w/o highway numbers). When ... Read More

2009 Subaru Tribeca

• Tribeca Owners New & Old

  Written by: ddarttr on Aug 9, 2009 3:51:26 PM

  Hello , Looking at the 2009 Tribeca --any words of advice ? We have been Honda dedicated and were not making it anywhere with the pricing --and opted to try Subaru --the Forester / OB --while nice and better gas mileage ~~certainly didn't match the Tribeca for ride ... Any personal ownership stories would be great ~! ? Ddarttr

Subaru B9 Tribeca Transmisson Problems

• Re: 2008 Tribeca Rough Shift [sept2martin]

  Written by: sept2martin on Mar 31, 2009 2:00:12 PM

  Further to my last entry of Jan4 2009, I have had the torque converter changed and various issues apparently dealt with or read on the computer. The problem remains.....may even be worse!! At about 80 to 110 kph if accelerating or climbing a grade, the sensation is just like an engine misfire. A jerking sensation which I am told is due to the torque converter not locking up or the transmission ... Read More

Subaru Tribeca High Pitched Noise 08 and 09 Models

• Subaru Tribeca High Pitched Noise 08 and 09 Models

  Written by: nomoresubaru on Oct 22, 2008 12:56:45 PM

  I purchased a 2008 Subaru Tribeca about 6 months ago. Like many of you, I loved the car. Soon after getting the car I noticed a high pitched noise when the engine was warm and I was stepping on the gas pedal at about 65 mph. I brought the car to Delray Subaru in Delray Beach, Florida for service on this issue. After a number of visits, Dave Adams the Service ... Read More

Tribeca Safety Recall in 24 Countries, But Not in US or Canada

• Tribeca Safety Recall in 24 Countries, But Not in USA or Canada

  Written by: jon_in_ct on Oct 13, 2008 3:18:51 PM

  FHI is conducting a safety recall involving about 12,000 2006-2009 Tribecas in 24 overseas markets. Apparently, frequent excessive rear suspension stroke causes fatigue failure of the rear suspension's front lateral link. The fix is to replace the rear suspension's front lateral links with reinforced versions. This recall is interesting because the parts being replaced in order to correct a safety defect are almost certainly identical to the parts used in the ... Read More

Subaru B9 Tribeca Navigation System Questions

• Re: 2009 Forester Nav discs [pa_tribeca]

  Written by: ttentelh on Jul 18, 2008 4:11:45 PM

  the 3.0 works only with tribeca, legacy, forester and outback. WRX and impreza have a different one version 1.0. The best way is to call subaru usa and complaint that the dealer gave you an older version and they will send to you free of charge right away. The dealer did the same with mine and subaru of usa send me o free copy.

2009 Subaru Tribeca

• Re: 2009 Tribeca on Subaru's Drive magazine [movedor]

  Written by: ateixeira on Jun 18, 2008 9:06:53 AM

  Except the Exiga is not coming to the USA....

• Re: 2009 Tribeca on Subaru's Drive magazine [movedor]

  Written by: horseylady on Jun 12, 2008 4:06:03 AM

  What a disappointment. They don't say anything about Bluetooth or an improved Nav system or much of anything. I'm glad I didn't wait. I love Subaru but... What is Exiga? As far as I'm concerned, the third seat is pretty much of a joke anyway. I might have used it for the grandkids car seats on occasion but that's about all it's good for. Thanks for the update. I'm glad I ... Read More

• 2009 Tribeca on Subaru's Drive magazine

  Written by: movedor on Jun 11, 2008 11:50:48 PM

  http://www.drive.subaru.com/Sum08/Sum08_Tribeca.htm Nothing new except new colors. Notable miss is telescoping steering wheel. Legacy and Outback have it on 2008 model. Isn't Tribeca supposed to be top-of-line model from Subaru? Or... they give up on improvements given poor sales and now are just waiting to kill it? Especially with Exiga coming with seating for 7 too.

Subaru Tribeca 2008

• Re: 2009 tribeca [rsholland]

  Written by: caliberchic on May 9, 2008 12:55:24 PM

  What do you mean linked? It's it's a sub topic in the Tribeca BP forum which is listed in the Subaru Crew.

• Re: 2009 tribeca [luck11]

  Written by: rsholland on May 8, 2008 6:47:45 PM

  Hosts, can we get this thread linked to other Subaru threads? Thanks. Bob

• 2009 tribeca

  Written by: luck11 on May 8, 2008 6:24:49 PM

  I started another thread for the 2009, based on info I received from Subaru Canada, and a Subaru Canada press release on the 2009 MY that was posted May 7. Cheers.

2009 Subaru Tribeca

• Subaru Canada News Release May 7

  Written by: luck11 on May 8, 2008 8:08:52 AM

  A few minutes after I posted, I found this from Subaru Canada on the 09 Tribeca: 2009 Subaru Tribeca: Exceptional features, competitive pricing TORONTO, May 7 /CNW/ - Just one year after the totally redesigned Subaru Tribeca was introduced to critical and consumer praise, Subaru is pleased to announce that the 2009 Tribeca will go on sale on May 7th. The new Tribeca features the outstanding new design and larger engine ... Read More

• 2009 Tribeca

  Written by: luck11 on May 8, 2008 8:08:00 AM

  So, I'm trading my 05 OB XTL in for an SUV this fall, and seriously considering the Tribeca, Highlander, Veracruz. Sent a comment to Subaru Canada regarding the Tribeca as follows: Hi. I plan on replacing my 2005 Subaru Outback XT later this fall. I am looking for an SUV and currently considering the Tribeca, the Toyota Highlander and the Veracruz. Some drawbacks of the Tribeca: 1. New front grill looks ... Read More

Subaru B9 Tribeca Navigation System Questions

• Re: other nav screen possibilities? [x5killer]

  Written by: cluelesspa on Mar 31, 2008 10:02:39 AM

  I like the 20" I use full Pirelli Scorpion Snow Tires for the winter on the Factory Rims. easy to jack up the SUV and swap tires each season :) wow 22" and you kept the same size tire overall diameter? so that would mean some really low sidewalls... nice thing about running 20" full summer tires is they get better gas mileage for me... less rolling resistance. I gain about ... Read More

Subaru B9 Tribeca (B9X)

• Re: Long post: stability control and 07 vs 06 [terry92270]

  Written by: edmundoh on Nov 21, 2006 2:07:01 PM

  You are COMPLETELY wrong... think you are perhaps doing some creative editing. See AP story, which is everywhere... Imported models deemed safest vehicles By TOM KRISHER, AP Business Writer Tue Nov 21, 8:43 AM ET Imported models took all 13 spots on the U.S. insurance industry's list of safest vehicles this year, due mainly to a new requirement that all cars and sport utilities on the list have systems to keep ... Read More

• Re: is anyone else getting bored with the boring and is that off topic? [nj

  Written by: jon_in_ct on Mar 2, 2005 8:28:06 PM

  I disagree about the "boring" aspect of this recent discussion. varmint's post at varmint, "Subaru B9 Tribeca (B9X)" #2009, 1 Mar 2005 10:26 pm indicates he understands the issues:Technically, Subaru could increase the bore. I'm not saying they should, but they could. Using a technique similar to Honda's quad sequential-sleeve design, they might get the the distance between bores below 9mm. Honda got it down to 6mm.If anyone else actually read ... Read More