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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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Chart based on 186 repairs.
Subaru Tribeca suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (9%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (37%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (14%)
Chart based on 35 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Subaru Tribeca 4dr SUV
256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 60760 mi C $600 |
replace control arm |
2008 Subaru Tribeca 4dr SUV
256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 64300 mi US $700 |
Replaced bushings for stabilizer bars on front end of vehicle. |
| 81000 mi US $568 |
Replaced both rear struts. Ride is much smoother, less body roll in turns and thumping noise over uneven road surfaces eliminated. |
| 134000 mi US $700 |
Replaced two boots of driver's side CV joint. |
| 45000 mi | power steering grinding |
| 38000 mi US $133 |
Front sway bar bushings replaced by dealer. |
| 62000 mi US $1014 |
Replace collapsed left rear strut |
| 89000 mi US $225 |
leaking power steering hose |
| 51000 mi US $300 |
Had to replace the front struts because they were leaking and a realignment was required. |
| 107000 mi US $2500 |
replaced original shocks/stuts etc |
| 131000 mi US $2800 |
Lower Arm Ay (Control Arms) Replace 4 wheel hubs replace front sway bar links and bushings |
| 206000 mi US $475 |
front struts replaced. |
| 84940 mi $1200 |
24 silent-blocks, bushings and other rubbers were replaced |
| 24800 mi C $150 |
Changed the rubber joints because of suspension rattle, seems to be common problem... |
2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca 4dr SUV
245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 33000 mi | Replaced front sway bar bushings under warranty. Service writer claimed that this was a common issue on the 06/07 Tribecas |
| 54790 mi US $55 |
Replaced both front sway bar bushings. This seems to be a known problem with the Tribeca. It uses the same bushings as the Outback, but weighs more and has bigger wheels. |
2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca 4dr SUV
250-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 54000 mi US $500 |
x2 Front struts x2 Front strut mounts x2 Lower control arms bushings rear x4 sway bar bushings |
| 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. |
| 47000 mi US $550 |
Rack and Pinion replaced. Rack and Pinion replaced. |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 101680 mi C $500 |
Right rear wheel bearing needed to be replaced |
| 59000 mi £600 |
Near side suspension arm bushes worn causing dangerous play in steering |
| 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 |
| 158000 mi US $750 |
Front sway bar links and bushings replaced |
| 240000 mi US $350 |
Power steering pump replaced |
| 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. |
| 72000 mi | bolt loose |
| 129000 mi US $1100 |
left rear shock broke, frayed brake line |
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