| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Expensive Subaru Tribeca repairs by problem area
Engine (52%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (26%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (7%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 27 repairs.
Subaru Tribeca repair cost distribution
$2500+ (55%)
$1000 - $2499 (45%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
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.
2013 Subaru Tribeca 4dr SUV
256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 120000 mi US $1700 |
Oil leak from Timing belt/chain cover and oil cooler seal |
2009 Subaru Tribeca 4dr SUV
256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 97541 mi US $11000 |
rebuild of entire engine for main bearing failures |
| 101000 mi US $5000 |
Timing Chain. Head Gaskets and torque converter |
2008 Subaru Tribeca 4dr SUV
256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 107000 mi US $2500 |
replaced original shocks/stuts etc |
| 115000 mi US $175 |
Replace transmission hose due to small leak and deterioration. |
| 124300 mi US $300 |
CV boot replaced |
| 131000 mi US $2800 |
Lower Arm Ay (Control Arms) Replace 4 wheel hubs replace front sway bar links and bushings |
| 59500 mi US $2500 |
Replaced torque converter |
| 89000 mi US $225 |
leaking power steering hose |
| 116000 mi US $800 |
replaced axles |
| 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. 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. |
| 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 |
| 124000 mi C $1800 |
Alternator , serp. Belt, plugs, oil with filter |
| 84940 mi $1200 |
24 silent-blocks, bushings and other rubbers were replaced |
| 38000 mi US $133 |
Front sway bar bushings replaced by dealer. |
| 62000 mi US $1014 |
Replace collapsed left rear strut |
2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca 4dr SUV
245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 136500 mi US $2850 |
Replace blown head gasket. |
| 138000 mi US $190 |
Reset idle speed. |
| 140000 mi US $750 |
Replaced heater core. |
| 158000 mi US $750 |
Replaced OE alternator. |
2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 119200 mi US $3125 |
These subarus has an oil drip pan underneath the engine. Could not see the oil leak but the head gaskets were leaking oil. There were several other leaks from bad gaskets as well. Would make a sound everytime I would go over a bump. Wheel bearings, tie rods, and sway bars were replaced. |
| 123000 mi US $815 |
The rod connecting one of the belt pullies to the power steering was broken, Making the car unsafe to drive. Went to dealer and they replaced the rod. Took a few days to get part. Was installed in about 6 hours. |
| 98000 mi US $250 |
belt tensioner failed, CEL, loss power steering, tensioner replaced TPMS light intermittently flashing. required 3 trips to shop to figure out bad sensor, one replaced and light out 1 week, then 2nd failed and replaced |
| 122000 mi US $900 |
needed new front calipers, shaking when braking |
| 129000 mi US $1100 |
left rear shock broke, frayed brake line |
| 117000 mi US $4950 |
Engine overheating due to crack on one of cylinder blocks. |
| 123200 mi US $100 |
Motor oil is leaking. Mechanic did a cleanup with brake part cleaner. Waiting to see if there will be a leak again. |
| 127200 mi US $300 |
TCS, CEL solid, and Cruise was blinking. |
| 131000 mi US $168 |
right front inner axle boot leaking, needed replacement front wheel bearing noisy, so had to replace hub and bearing assembly |
| 139000 mi US $2733 |
steering rack leaking, needed replacement oil leaks - had to seal lower oil pan, replace gaskets on valve covers and plugs, replace gasket at oil filter cooler, and front crank seal |
| 145000 mi US $7600 |
Head gasket failure. Not worth repairing. Had to scrap the car. |
| 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. |
| 86600 mi US $110 |
Replaced original battery with new one. |
| 96000 mi US $1000 |
Head gaskets on both sides were leaking for sometime now but gradually getting worse. Even though coolant was changed at 30/60/90K, leaks had to be addressed at before 100K. Subaru worked out a deal with the dealer. |
| 75420 mi C $150 |
R.DIFF.TEMP light on/off; the mechanic cleaned it and changed the differential oil. |
| 104160 mi C $1500 |
one cylinder backfiring. replace entire computer module. |
| 115940 mi C $1000 |
Thermostat, radiator replaced |
| 57000 mi US $150 |
Front end noise. Worn bushings and control arm. Replace with aftermarket bushings with grease fittings. Problem completely resolved. |
| 76300 mi US $100 |
Replace battery, change oil |
| 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 |
| 80300 mi US $1700 |
Compressor -a Subaru only part; no after market parts are (ever available). |
| 96700 mi US $160 |
Car wouldn't shift into 5th w/o going back to Drive. Wouldn't shift up or down in gear manual. Took it to very reliable trans shop. Didn't work on these, but kept it a few days, changed the fluid (only), and it not only shifts but mpg is up |
| 97000 mi US $150 |
Problems with manually shifting. Repair shop cleaned the contacts on a switch -problem resolved. |
| 102000 mi US $5000 |
Transmission not shifting properly or, at times, without manual assistance. Complete rebuild. |
| 116000 mi US $130 |
After rebuild, transmission was not shifting properly. Reprogrammed secondary module in order to improve transmission functions. Difference is night and day. |
| 124000 mi US $1320 |
Replaced lower control arms due to age and wear L front wheel-well replacement. Damaged by someone at some point during transmission repair or other under vehicle repair |
| 88000 mi US $106 |
whining noise. replaced belt tensioner. |
| 109500 mi US $1600 |
head gaskets |
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