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2006 Subaru Tribeca repairs by problem area

Engine (36%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (22%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (2%)

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2006 Subaru Tribeca suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (11%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (39%)

$100 - $499 (28%)

< $100 (11%)

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Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Subaru Tribeca 4dr SUV

250-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

119200 mi

US $3125
Would make a sound everytime I would go over a bump. Wheel bearings, tie rods, and sway bars were replaced. 
98000 mi

US $860
Front end lower control arm bushings, rear. 
158000 mi

US $750
Front sway bar links and bushings replaced 
240000 mi

US $350
Power steering pump replaced 
131000 mi

US $168
front wheel bearing noisy, so had to replace hub and bearing assembly 
139000 mi

US $2733
steering rack leaking, needed replacement 
54000 mi

US $500
x2 Front struts x2 Front strut mounts x2 Lower control arms bushings rear x4 sway bar bushings  
59000 mi

£600
Near side suspension arm bushes worn causing dangerous play in steering 
101680 mi

C $500
Right rear wheel bearing needed to be replaced 
40800 mi

C $20
Front sway bar bushings needed replacement to address a subtle front end "clunk" when going over bumps. 
56420 mi

C $200
Replaced front ball joints. 
57000 mi

US $150
Front end noise. Worn bushings and control arm. Replace with aftermarket bushings with grease fittings. Problem completely resolved. 
77000 mi

US $970
Wheels out of alignment. Installed strut alignment kit. Also needed to replace all 4 tires alignment DESTROYED one. . Had oil change/lube as well. Total : 1970.00 
124000 mi

US $1320
Replaced lower control arms due to age and wear 
47000 mi

US $550
Rack and Pinion replaced.  Rack and Pinion replaced.  
66000 mi

US $140
Rubber bushing in rear suspension broke and started to leak. Dealer replaced $100 part and charged $40 for labor. Car started running better after the repair too. 
72000 mi bolt loose 
129000 mi

US $1100
left rear shock broke, frayed brake line 

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2006 Subaru Tribeca Suspension Problems

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