2014 SUBARU TRIBECA Complaints and Recall Information
The 2014 SUBARU TRIBECA has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to air bag inflators and hood latch malfunctions in the broader group of affected vehicles by these recalls.
There are five recalls affecting multiple systems on the 2014 SUBARU TRIBECA. These recalls primarily concern air bag inflators and the hood latch and safety systems.
Recalls- Passenger Air Bag Inflator Defect. NHTSA recall 19V008000 affects 330,120 vehicles. The passenger frontal air bag inflators may explode due to propellant degradation from exposure to humidity and temperature changes. This defect risks serious injury or death from metal fragments during deployment. Subaru will replace the inflator free of charge starting January 25, 2019.
- Passenger Air Bag Inflator Defect. NHTSA recall 19V007000 covers 43,394 vehicles in certain southern and island states. The issue involves the same inflator explosion risk due to propellant degradation. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator at no cost starting January 25, 2019.
- Passenger Air Bag Inflator Defect. NHTSA recall 19V009000 concerns 452,630 vehicles in northern and western states. The inflator may explode upon deployment, creating sharp metal fragments and risking serious injury or death. Subaru notifies owners and replaces the defective inflators free of charge from January 25, 2019.
- Hood Latch and Safety System Malfunction. NHTSA recall 16V060000 affects 77,017 Tribecas made between 2006 and 2014. The hood may open unexpectedly while driving due to malfunctioning latch or safety systems, which could impair the driver’s visibility and increase crash risk. The recall will be completed in two phases involving inspection, cleaning, lubrication, and if needed, replacement of parts and installation of improved components.
- Hood Structure Defect. Part of NHTSA recall 16V060000 with the latch system recall. The hood may open unexpectedly, posing a crash risk by obstructing driver vision. Repairs include inspection, servicing, and improvements to the hood safety and lock systems at no charge.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues on this vehicle may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consumers may consider consulting legal resources if they face persistent safety defects or recall problems.
2014 SUBARU TRIBECA Summary
2014
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
903161
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2014 SUBARU TRIBECA
452630 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles and 2010-2013 Forester vehicles 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 explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2014 SUBARU TRIBECA
43394 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Forester, 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Outback, Legacy, and 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles 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 used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2014 SUBARU TRIBECA
330120 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Outback, and Legacy vehicles, 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles and 2010-2013 Forester vehicles 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 passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2014 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.
Complaints
No complaints found.