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.
Related service bulletins
This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant leak.
10-105-25R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 26, 2026This bulletin contains information to help when attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an Error Code 202 and / or 204 may occur preventing the process from completing successfully
15-219-18R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 16, 2026This announcement provides information on the use of aftermarket services or tools for programming immobilizer keys/fobs.
SubaruNet Announcement (A · Other · issued Mar 4, 2026
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.