Most common 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca problems
Share of the 26 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Subaru B9 Tribeca complaints by model year
Best B9 Tribeca years: 2012, 2009. Years to avoid: 2006, 2007. Compare all years →
What 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca owners say
Electrical system
Sudden Unintended Acceleration: While driving up the inclining driveway to my Dr. office for my Covid vaccine, all of a sudden, my car accelerated as if someone stomped on my gas pedal! Had I not turned right into the parking lot, I would have crashed, head-on into a stone retaining wall. I pushed on the brakes to slow down and stop as I was steering my car into a parking space. This was a terrifying experience for which I had zero control. My car continued to propel forward and surge with such power that it plowed into a "safely parking Boulder" which rolled down the hill. This caused my car to go airborne off a steep embankment, sideswiped a tree (airborne), landed on another part of the driveway and continued to propel forward and part way back up the hill! All this occurred while my foot was on the brake pedal! …
The contact owns a 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30-40 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was running but continued to randomly shutdown. While at a stop light, the vehicle stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V297000 (Electrical System). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined the failure was due to the ignition. The contact called the local dealer and was informed that there was no recall coverage for the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, opened a case, but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Air bags
Sudden Unintended Acceleration: While driving up the inclining driveway to my Dr. office for my Covid vaccine, all of a sudden, my car accelerated as if someone stomped on my gas pedal! Had I not turned right into the parking lot, I would have crashed, head-on into a stone retaining wall. I pushed on the brakes to slow down and stop as I was steering my car into a parking space. This was a terrifying experience for which I had zero control. My car continued to propel forward and surge with such power that it plowed into a "safely parking Boulder" which rolled down the hill. This caused my car to go airborne off a steep embankment, sideswiped a tree (airborne), landed on another part of the driveway and continued to propel forward and part way back up the hill! All this occurred while my foot was on the brake pedal! …
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the hood opened unexpectedly and shattered the windshield. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was called a few times, but the line was busy. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V016000 (air bags) and 16V060000 (structure, latches/locks/linkages). The failure mileage was 130,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Engine & cooling
The contact owns a 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30-40 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was running but continued to randomly shutdown. While at a stop light, the vehicle stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V297000 (Electrical System). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined the failure was due to the ignition. The contact called the local dealer and was informed that there was no recall coverage for the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, opened a case, but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Car has fuel fumes very strong smelling in car. I look on this as a safety problem for me and the kids travelling in my car. But I guess people has to die first before any action is taken like the boeing airlines. The car is overheating and tgey cannot tell you why it is doing it.
2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 16 / 21 / 18 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca a good car?
Based on 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 B9 Tribeca rates use caution: 1.6× as many complaints as a typical year of the B9 Tribeca at the same age. It is one of the B9 Tribeca years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca?
The electrical system — 8 complaints, 31% of all complaints for this model year, most often about instrument cluster/panel. Next are the air bags (6) and engine & cooling (5).
How many recalls does the 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Subaru B9 Tribeca?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2012 and 2009. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2006 and 2007. See the full Subaru B9 Tribeca years comparison.
At what mileage do 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 58,000 miles; 42% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.