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2008 Subaru Tribeca repairs by problem area
Engine (23%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (19%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (1%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 79 repairs.
2008 Subaru Tribeca electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (55%)
Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Subaru Tribeca
Engine not specified
| 54000 mi US $400 |
Also, another headlight (3) since I got the car has had to be replaced. |
2008 Subaru Tribeca 4dr SUV
256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 75180 mi | Front body position sensor failure. Manual contol has been installed using head light beam leveller switch of USA model |
| 99000 mi US $300 |
drivers window hesitation, moter needed replaced |
| 110000 mi | Mandatory recall work had not been completed. Passenger Takata airbag replaced. Hood latch fixed. |
| 124000 mi US $25 |
replaced one fog light bulb (the 4th time in 5 years). It was replaced by a mechanic because it's very hard to get to the location without the car being up on a lift (I've tried) - even then the mechanic says the little tunnel you reach through makes it harder than it should be. It was $18 for labor. |
| 131000 mi US $185 |
A/C system has leaks that would cost at least $800, but could be much more. Car has other issues that make this a non-starter to repair. |
| 124000 mi C $1800 |
Alternator , serp. Belt, plugs, oil with filter |
| 85000 mi US $50 |
Front headlight bulb replacement. Total pain to get to. |
| 80000 mi US $200 |
HVAC Control unit electronics failed. Bought replacement unit off eBay and repaired myself. |
| 84300 mi US $100 |
Bad battery replaced. |
| 50000 mi US $200 |
Bought car second hand from non-Subaru dealer, who paid for light bulb change in gear shift and tire pressure sensor. |
| 51000 mi US $850 |
AC failed intermittently, then completely. Repair shop could get no reading on the control panel. Panel ultimately replaced completely. |
| 35000 mi | Navigation screen went out.Ordered parts and submitted claim. Replaced navigation screen. |
| 18000 mi | Remote start would shut off after a few minutes of idling then continue to restart. |
| 19300 mi | Remote start control module was replaced |
| 34000 mi | front headlight blew out (2nd time) but was repaired at no charge under warranty |
| 48000 mi US $22 |
Driver's side headlight bulb burned out. |
| 81000 mi US $568 |
Replaced driver side lowbeam bulb (2nd time). |
| 134000 mi US $700 |
Replaced power window switch for driver's side front window |
| 33000 mi | Sat nav display failed. Dealer order and replaced audio unit, apparently on advice from Subaru. Tech reported all was fine after test drive. Unit was faulty when I got in car. Subaru indicated now that display has to be replaced. |
| 34000 mi | Dealer replaced sat nav display at Subaru's expense |
| 36000 mi | Headlight bulb. |
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