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2010 Subaru B9 TRIBECA

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2010 Subaru B9 TRIBECA has 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is electrical problems (40% of all complaints), specifically: while rounding a left hand turn at approximately 15- 20 mph, the passenger lowered the passenger door window using the power window switch- the door flew open , but was caught by the passenger grabbing the door , preventing it from hitting a telephone pole next to the roadway. the vehicle was the. ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.

1 fire report

5

Total Complaints

0

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ELECTRICAL

2 complaints
40%
  • • WHILE ROUNDING A LEFT HAND TURN AT APPROXIMATELY 15- 20 MPH, THE PASSENGER LOWERED THE PASSENGER DOOR WINDOW USING THE POWER WINDOW SWITCH- THE DOOR FLEW OPEN , BUT WAS CAUGHT BY THE PASSENGER GRABBING THE DOOR , PREVENTING IT FROM HITTING A TELEPHONE POLE NEXT TO THE ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS THE
  • • MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE CAR AND SUDDENLY SMELLED SMOKE SO SHE PULLED OVER AND NOTICED THAT THE CAR WAS ON FIRE AND IT WAS COMING FROM THE BACK PASSENGER DOOR. LUCKILY TWO GUYS DRIVING BUY STOPPED AND HAPPEN TO WORK FOR HONDA AND THEY PUT OUT THE FIRE WITH AN EXTINGUISHER THEN THE POLICE AND TOE TR
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“WHILE ROUNDING A LEFT HAND TURN AT APPROXIMATELY 15- 20 MPH, THE PASSENGER LOWERED THE PASSENGER DOOR WINDOW USING THE POWER WINDOW SWITCH- THE DOOR FLEW OPEN , BUT WAS CAUGHT BY THE PASSENGER GRABBING THE DOOR , PREVENTING IT FROM HITTING A TELEPHONE POLE NEXT TO THE ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS THE”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BODY/STRUCTURE

1 complaints
20%
  • • WHILE ROUNDING A LEFT HAND TURN AT APPROXIMATELY 15- 20 MPH, THE PASSENGER LOWERED THE PASSENGER DOOR WINDOW USING THE POWER WINDOW SWITCH- THE DOOR FLEW OPEN , BUT WAS CAUGHT BY THE PASSENGER GRABBING THE DOOR , PREVENTING IT FROM HITTING A TELEPHONE POLE NEXT TO THE ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS THE
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“WHILE ROUNDING A LEFT HAND TURN AT APPROXIMATELY 15- 20 MPH, THE PASSENGER LOWERED THE PASSENGER DOOR WINDOW USING THE POWER WINDOW SWITCH- THE DOOR FLEW OPEN , BUT WAS CAUGHT BY THE PASSENGER GRABBING THE DOOR , PREVENTING IT FROM HITTING A TELEPHONE POLE NEXT TO THE ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS THE”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

1 complaints
20%
  • • DROPPED OFF CAR FOR 45K MILE SERVICE AND WHILE ROTATING THE TIRES WAS WARNED THAT THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WERE SEVERELY WORN AND RUSTED AND PADS WORN AT 95%. THEY RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT BECAUSE IF THE ROTORS WERE TO BE CUT, THEY WOULD FALL BELOW ACCEPTABLE SAFETY TOLERANCE. AS SUCH, THEY WERE REPLAC
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“DROPPED OFF CAR FOR 45K MILE SERVICE AND WHILE ROTATING THE TIRES WAS WARNED THAT THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WERE SEVERELY WORN AND RUSTED AND PADS WORN AT 95%. THEY RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT BECAUSE IF THE ROTORS WERE TO BE CUT, THEY WOULD FALL BELOW ACCEPTABLE SAFETY TOLERANCE. AS SUCH, THEY WERE REPLAC”

— NHTSA complaint filing

AIR BAGS

1 complaints
20%
    Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

    Estimated Repair Costs

    ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)
    $500
    BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)
    $500
    BRAKES(~50K mi)
    $500
    AIR BAGS(~50K mi)
    $500

    Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

    🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

    Based on 5 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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      ELECTRICAL: WHILE ROUNDING A LEFT HAND TURN AT APPROXIMATELY 15- 20 MPH, THE PASSENGER LOWERED THE PASSENGER DOOR WINDOW USING THE POWER WINDOW SWITCH- THE DOOR FLEW OPEN , BUT WAS CAUGHT BY THE PASSENGER GRABBING THE DOOR , PREVENTING IT FROM HITTING A TELEPHONE POLE NEXT TO THE ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS THE

      Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

    • ☐
      BODY/STRUCTURE: WHILE ROUNDING A LEFT HAND TURN AT APPROXIMATELY 15- 20 MPH, THE PASSENGER LOWERED THE PASSENGER DOOR WINDOW USING THE POWER WINDOW SWITCH- THE DOOR FLEW OPEN , BUT WAS CAUGHT BY THE PASSENGER GRABBING THE DOOR , PREVENTING IT FROM HITTING A TELEPHONE POLE NEXT TO THE ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS THE

      Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

    • ☐
      BRAKES: DROPPED OFF CAR FOR 45K MILE SERVICE AND WHILE ROTATING THE TIRES WAS WARNED THAT THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WERE SEVERELY WORN AND RUSTED AND PADS WORN AT 95%. THEY RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT BECAUSE IF THE ROTORS WERE TO BE CUT, THEY WOULD FALL BELOW ACCEPTABLE SAFETY TOLERANCE. AS SUCH, THEY WERE REPLAC

      Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

    • ☐
      AIR BAGS:

      Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

    • ☐
      General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

    Subaru B9 TRIBECA — Year Comparison

    How does 2010 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.

    2012
    8Excellent Reliability
    2010
    5Excellent Reliability
    Full years-to-avoid analysis →

    NHTSA Safety Rating

    No NHTSA safety rating available

    At a Glance

    Complaints
    5
    Recalls
    0
    Fire reports
    1
    Crash reports
    0
    Injury reports
    0
    Segment avg
    80

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