Is the 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca reliable?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints, the 2006 B9 Tribeca has the highest complaint index (100) of the seven model years with data, ranking worst overall, so it is rated Avoid relative to other B9 Tribeca years.

What problems does the 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca have?

Owners most often reported structure and body issues (30 complaints, 36% share), followed by electrical system problems (22 complaints, 26%) that included 8 fires, and airbag complaints (18 complaints).

Does the 2006 B9 Tribeca have any recalls?

NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2006 B9 Tribeca, even though it has the highest complaint volume of any year in the lineup.

What year Subaru B9 Tribeca should I avoid?

The 2006 model year ranks worst with a complaint index of 100 and 84 complaints; 2007 also carries an Avoid verdict with a complaint index of 83.

At what mileage do 2006 B9 Tribeca problems typically appear?

The median mileage at failure across all reported issues is 101,000 miles, though electrical system failures showed a lower median of 80,000 miles.

2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Avoid The 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca has the highest complaint index (100) of all seven model years covered, with 84 complaints, 8 fires, and 5 crashes reported to NHTSA. It ranks worst of the years tracked and carries an Avoid verdict, though it has zero recalls on file.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 100/100; #1 of 7 B9 Tribeca years
Verdict: Avoid; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 84; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 0; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 5; reported in complaints
Fires: 8
Injuries: 5
Top issue: Structure & Body
Best nearby year: 2008; lowest-risk (no Good/Best year)

NHTSA overall rating: Not rated
EPA combined MPG: 18; 16 city / 21 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 5 / 0

2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca fuel economy and fuel cost

City: 16 MPG
Highway: 21 MPG
Combined: 18 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA): $4,450; 15,000 mi/yr
Fuel: Premium
Current regular gas: $4.32/gal; national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2006 compared with other B9 Tribeca years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	MPG
2006	Avoid	100	84	18
2007	Avoid	83	26	18
2008	Caution	67	16	—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca reliable?: Based on NHTSA owner complaints, the 2006 B9 Tribeca has the highest complaint index (100) of the seven model years with data, ranking worst overall, so it is rated Avoid relative to other B9 Tribeca years.
What problems does the 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca have?: Owners most often reported structure and body issues (30 complaints, 36% share), followed by electrical system problems (22 complaints, 26%) that included 8 fires, and airbag complaints (18 complaints).
Does the 2006 B9 Tribeca have any recalls?: NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2006 B9 Tribeca, even though it has the highest complaint volume of any year in the lineup.
What year Subaru B9 Tribeca should I avoid?: The 2006 model year ranks worst with a complaint index of 100 and 84 complaints; 2007 also carries an Avoid verdict with a complaint index of 83.
At what mileage do 2006 B9 Tribeca problems typically appear?: The median mileage at failure across all reported issues is 101,000 miles, though electrical system failures showed a lower median of 80,000 miles.