The problem
Subaru has notified NHTSA about a defect in certain model year 2010 tribeca passenger cars manufactured from September 4, 2009 through March 8, 2010. The door latch cables located inside the vehicle's driver and front passenger doors were improperly positioned during production. As a result, a cable can catch in the door glass regulator when a window is opened or closed. Should that occur, it May unlatch the door, causing it to come open unexpectedly when raising or lowering the window.
The risk
If a door were to unlatch, it could open suddenly and without warning, creating a risk that an occupant could be ejected as well as a risk that the driver May become distracted, leading to a crash. This condition May also result in the failure of a door latch to operate, in which case occupants would be unable to open the door to exit the vehicle.
The fix
Subaru will notify owners and dealers and will repair the vehicles by repositioning and securing the latch cable in both front doors free of charge. The safety recall began on March 19, 2010. Owners May contact Subaru toll-free at 1-800-subaru3 (1-800-782-2783) Monday through Friday between 8:30 am and 7:00 pm est and Friday between 10:30 am and 5:00 pm est.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 10V-108 (10V108000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | WVO-25 |
| Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Component | Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch |
| Report date | March 18, 2010 |
| Owners notified | March 19, 2010 |
| Vehicles affected | 1,585 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 10V-108 repair free?
Yes. Subaru dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Subaru will notify owners and dealers and will repair the vehicles by repositioning and securing the latch cable in both front doors free of charge. The safety recall began on March 19, 2010.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 1,585 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.