| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Chart based on 79 repairs.
2008 Subaru Tribeca engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (53%)
< $100 (29%)
Chart based on 17 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
| 84000 mi | Rear Differential Temp sensor continues to flicker after 3 times to shop. |
2008 Subaru Tribeca 4dr SUV
256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 82000 mi US $200 |
Engine mounts needed to be replaced |
| 31000 mi C $250 |
error bb just on top of my odormeter. |
| 202000 mi US $600 |
Missing on #3, required new plugs, one coil, MAF clean |
| 212000 mi US $850 |
Valve cover gaskets to stem oil leak |
| 120000 mi US $1350 |
Leaking valve seals replaced. Spark plugs replaced. Oil dipstick tube replaced. Oil fill reservoir leak repaired. Battery brackets replaced as well as leaking battery. |
| 48980 mi C $114 |
heat shield rattle |
| 64800 mi | Exhaust heat shield rattles and was fixed by inserting a cadmium screw sideways parallel to the shield to remove the 'play'. |
| 125800 mi US $250 |
Exhaust leak repaired by welding existing system |
| 76000 mi US $380 |
Vibration noise somewhere in exhaust system. Replaced heat sheilds around catalytic converters; didn't fix the issue. |
| 81000 mi | Vibration noise somewhere in exhaust system. |
| 54000 mi US $400 |
Heat shield had to be braced. Came loose |
| 32000 mi US $120 |
Reflash Transmission to correct hard shifts 2nd-to-3rd and 3rd-to-2nd |
| 98200 mi US $355 |
Using oil at 1 quart every 1200 miles. Filter assembly o-rings replaced. |
| 123000 mi US $67 |
changed spark plugs. Cylinders 2 and 5 are burning oil. |
| 113000 mi US $13 |
oil leak somewhere |
| 131000 mi US $185 |
Exhaust system is leaking. Due to significant amounts of corrosion in all parts, this would require entire exhauts to be replaced - $5000 in Subaru part or $2500 in non-OEM parts plus $2000 in labore Too expensive for value of car. leaks found in valve covers. Due to many expensive repairs needed on htis car, chose to not do repair. |
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