2008 SUBARU TRIBECA Complaints and Recall Information
The 2008 Subaru Tribeca has 0 complaints and 9 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to air bag inflator modules and hood latch malfunctions. Several recalls address potential safety defects involving these systems as well as exterior lighting and ignition switches.
There are 9 recalls affecting multiple components including lighting, hood latches, air bag inflators, and ignition switches. These recalls address risks such as fire, unexpected hood openings, engine shutdown, and air bag inflator ruptures that may cause injury.
Recalls- Exterior lighting. NHTSA recall 12V602000 affects 633,842 vehicles equipped with accessory puddle lights that may short circuit if exposed to moisture and road salt. This can cause heat, melting, smoke, or fire. Subaru will install an additional fused-harness free of charge.
- Hood latch system. NHTSA recall 16V060000 covers 77,017 vehicles where the hood may open unexpectedly due to hood safety or lock system malfunction, risking driver visibility. The recall involves inspection, cleaning, lubrication, and if needed, replacement with an improved system. Notification began March 4, 2016.
- Passenger air bag inflator: Zone A. NHTSA recall 16V358000 involves 302,127 vehicles with inflators that can rupture from propellant degradation after humidity and temperature cycles. Rupture may send metal fragments into occupants, causing serious injury or death. Dealers will replace inflators free of charge.
- Passenger air bag inflator: Zone B. NHTSA recall 16V359000 covers 146,010 vehicles with similar inflator issues in different states. Replacement inflators are provided free of charge. Notification began August 24, 2016.
- Passenger air bag inflator: Certain states. NHTSA recall 17V014000 affects 53,480 vehicles originally sold or registered in specific humid states and territories. Inflators may rupture on deployment causing injury or death. Subaru will replace inflators free of charge starting March 6, 2017.
- Passenger air bag inflator: Other states. NHTSA recall 17V016000 involves 62,764 vehicles in another group of states with the same inflator defects and replacement program. Recall started March 8, 2017.
- Passenger air bag inflator: Additional states. NHTSA recall 17V026000 affects 69,529 vehicles with inflator ruptures risk. Dealers will replace inflators free of charge. Recall notification began March 6, 2017.
- Ignition switch. NHTSA recall 19V297000 addresses 511 vehicles with mechanical key ignition switches that may fail due to broken internal parts. This can cause engine shutdown and loss of air bag deployment increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace ignition switches as needed.
Owners with repeated repairs or unresolved issues related to these recalls may have rights under state lemon laws. Consulting a qualified attorney can provide guidance on possible remedies.
2008 SUBARU TRIBECA Summary
2008
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
8
Total Recalls
1345280
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2008 SUBARU TRIBECA
511 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, 2008-2011 Impreza vehicles, 2008-2014 WRX vehicles, 2005-2014 Legacy vehicles, 2005-2014 Outback vehicles and 2006-2008 Tribeca vehicles equipped with a mechanical key ignition switch installed as a replacement part. The ball spring inside the switch may break, reducing the strength of the ignition switch. If this occurs, the weight on the key ring and certain road conditions could cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.
Risk: The engine turning off unexpectedly can increase the risk of a crash. If a crash occurs under this condition, the air bag may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
2008 SUBARU TRIBECA
69529 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Baja, 2009 Forester, Legacy and Outback and 2006-2009 Impreza (including WRX and STI models) and Tribeca vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2008 SUBARU TRIBECA
62764 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Baja, 2006-2008 Impreza (including WRX and STI models), Tribeca, and 2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2008 SUBARU TRIBECA
53480 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Subaru Baja, 2006-2011 Impreza (including WRX and STI models), 2006-2012 Tribeca, 2009-2012 Forester, Legacy, Outback, and 2012 WRX vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2008 SUBARU TRIBECA
77017 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Tribeca vehicles manufactured November 16, 2004, to January 27, 2014. Due to a possible malfunction of the hood safety system and hood lock system, the hood may open unexpectedly while driving.
Risk: If the hood unexpectedly opens while driving, it may interfere with the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
2008 SUBARU TRIBECA
146010 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy, Outback, 2006-2008 Impreza, Tribeca, 2006 Saab 9-2x, and 2003-2006 Baja vehicles originally sold or that have ever been registered in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." These vehicles may be equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2008 SUBARU TRIBECA
302127 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy, Outback, 2009-2011 Legacy, Outback, Forester, 2006-2011 Impreza, Tribeca, 2003-2006 Baja, and 2006 Saab 9-2x vehicles originally sold or that have ever been registered in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." These vehicles may be equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2008 SUBARU TRIBECA
633842 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 Legacy and Outback vehicles, certain model year 2006 through 2012 Tribeca vehicles sold before January 2012, and certain model year 2009 through 2012 Forester vehicles sold before January 2012. Up to 78,650 of these vehicles may have been equipped with accessory puddle lights that, when illuminated, brighten the area under the doors of the vehicle. A short circuit can develop when either the puddle light or connector are exposed to an electrolytic moisture source (such as road spray that has road salt in it) and it penetrates the circuit board of the puddle light or the pins of the puddle light connector(s).
Risk: Over time, migration of the moisture into the circuit board and/or into the connector cavity, may result in a short circuit of the puddle light system. This may generate heat which may melt the plastic resulting in smoke or fire.
Complaints
No complaints found.