2006 Hummer H3 vs 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2006 Hummer H3 | 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 361 | 84 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 737 | 114 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 27 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 77,147 mi | 101,453 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hummer H3 | Subaru B9 Tribeca |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 96 | 13 |
| Structure | 36 | 27 |
| Engine | 52 | 5 |
| Air Bags | 20 | 18 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 35 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 29 | 8 |
| Visibility | 31 | 3 |
| Suspension | 29 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 25 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 23 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 23 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 18 | 0 |
| Stalling | 15 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 9 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 8 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
2006 Hummer H3
2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.