2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca Exterior lighting Problems

“The vehicle was parked and turned off and when we got near it we could smell an electrical burning smell and saw smoke coming from the driver side rear puddle light. We immediately opened the hood and started disconnecting the battery. By the time the battery was disconnected there were visible flames coming from the puddle light, and smoke was coming from under the door threshold inside the vehicle as well. The fire department was called, and confirmed that the fire was out by the point that they arrived. …”

“Just finished washing the car outside the my garage, I then moved it inside the garage to clean and vacuum inside. 30 mins later, a strong burning smell and smoke came out from the left rear passenger puddle light area. I have to quickly call 911, and before 911 arrival I managed to open the hood and disconnected the battery and the smoke stopped. There was still a strong smile in the air when 911 came. 911 recommended towing it to the dealership connected the battery and drove it outside where it could be easily tow. …”

“Low beams both went out on 2006 tribecca have had to replace them several times before. They only last about 5 months. Never had any vehicle burn out head lights like this one before. They both went out on a rainy foggy night so we could not use high beams. Subaru should step up and fix this problem. This is an expensive car it should have reliable basic safety equipment.”

“Left fog lamp repeatedly goes out. So does right headlamp. Headlamp has been fixed by Subaru dealer. Fog lamp has been in several times and keeps going out.”

“- the contact has a 2006 Subaru B9 TRIBECA with an odometer reading of 7300 miles. The contact stated that when evening comes and the day time running lights are on the instrument panel is illuminated. With the instrument panel illuminated the contact forgets to put in the head lights which causes other drivers not to see the vehicle properly. The contact explained that on several occasions when this has happened he had almost gotten hit in the rear because the tail lights were not on because the contact was under the impression that all lights were on because of the instrument panel display.”