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NHTSA Safety Recalls

Subaru Tribeca Recalls by Year

Every model year from 2006 to 2013, ranked by how many recalls it carries.

Across 8 model years (2006–2013) the Subaru Tribeca has 65 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2010 with 10; the cleanest is 2013 with 6.

Model years
8

2006–2013

Total recalls
65
Worst year
2010

10 recalls

Cleanest year
2013

6 recalls

Recalls by model year

What gets recalled most on the Subaru Tribeca

  • AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE43
  • STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD8
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING7
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH3
  • ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)2
  • LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH1
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1

Reading these numbers

A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.

What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.