2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca electrical system problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have had 3 Subarus in the last 2 years. All 3-a 2006 Subaru Tribeca B9, a 2007 Subaru Tribeca B9, and a 2014 Subaru Crosstrek have had electrical and lighting problems. They all have burnt out headlights, interior lights and fog lights, have loose wiring that has affected the computer and…”
filed Jan 23, 2024
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 subaru b9 tribeca. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled. The contact pulled off of the roadway. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was with the…”
filed Sep 1, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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Electrical System problems in other B9 Tribeca years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 B9 Tribeca | 8 | 31% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.