2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 32%of 84 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 107,030miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the body and structure of the 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca, 32% of the 84 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 107,030 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While traveling at approximately 35 miles per hour on a city street, the hood of my tribeca popped open and completely obscured my view of the road. After pulling over to the side of the road I attempted to close the hood, but without success. One of the plastic anchors holding the safety latch in place had broken which allowed the safety latch to rotate in place.”
NHTSA complaint #10786880, filed 2015-10, 128,600 miles“The hood flew open while driving on the expressway, smashing the windshield. I had to move over 3 lanes in heavy speeding traffic to the shoulder. I had my standard poodle in the back seat. Trying to stay calm to get over onto the shoulder. Another driver stopped to see if was alright.”
NHTSA complaint #10682882, filed 2015-02, 146,000 miles“I was driving on the highway about 65-70 MPH and my hood flew open striking the windshield causing me to drive into a guard rail. Currently experiencing neck and back issues. I was never notified of this recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11173806, filed 2019-02, 111,111 miles“Takata recall infleter on ,my Subaru tribeca its a problem I have to go grosery chopping with my family I put my family back in the and my chopping bag on the passenger sit to be safe in case of a accident you know!!!!”
NHTSA complaint #11015276, filed 2017-08, 130,000 miles“Driving on the highway at 55mph, the hood few open and smashed the windshield and dented the hood. We put washer fluid in it the day before and drove it for hours without any problem. We have had many problems with this in the past and have replaced it once already.”
NHTSA complaint #10492419, filed 2013-01, 108,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11022304Aug 11, 2025This bulletin provides information on paint codes for vehicles in the 2026 line up.
- 10020660Aug 1, 2006Rear gate stays. Tailgate support stays may not provide the total amount of support intended.
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca
18 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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