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Subaru Tribeca repairs by problem area

Engine (31%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (2%)

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Subaru Tribeca body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (75%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Subaru Tribeca 4dr SUV

256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

The Tribeca had some paint imperfections 

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2009 Subaru Tribeca 4dr SUV

256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

2480 mi This car has rattle problem after I bought. The tailgate rattle has been repaired three times, still not done. The head rest rattle when lifted, technician said it was normal, could not be fixed. 
53320 mi

C $800
Replace head light assembly due to water inside. 

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2008 Subaru Tribeca 4dr SUV

256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

42160 mi

C $50
The sway bar bushing was causing a clunk 
1230 mi Rattle in Hatch. After 3 tries I gave up. Has the rattle to this day. 
7000 mi Tighten Rear cargo compartment door. It was covered by warranty and fixed a rattle. 
43000 mi rattling sun roof 
34000 mi Noise from dashboard area. Tech reported he could not hear it. I drove while tech listened. Determined it was glove box. new glove box assembly ordere 
62200 mi

US $650
unresolved rattle in dashboard 
99200 mi Drivers seat lower plastic trims have broken away from the seat frame. Modification to the panel and drilled new holes to accommodate more advanced fixation to the seat frame. 

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2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca 4dr SUV

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

124000 mi

US $1320
L front wheel-well replacement. Damaged by someone at some point during transmission repair or other under vehicle repair 
64000 mi

US $35
driver door had reinforcement bar that rattled when driving and when shutting 

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Subaru Tribeca Body Problems

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