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2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca Electrical system Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
31%of 26 total for the year
Median mileage
66,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the electrical system of the 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca, 31% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Car has fuel fumes very strong smelling in car. I look on this as a safety problem for me and the kids travelling in my car. But I guess people has to die first before any action is taken like the boeing airlines. The car is overheating and tgey cannot tell you why it is doing it.”

NHTSA complaint #11205104, filed 2019-05, 100,000 miles

“While driving this car it constantly loses acceleration. It will have no power then lurch forward and rev. It idles, lurches, and then has no acceleration. I have also replaced the sway bar bearings twice in this car as well as 2 oxygen sensors, and catalytic converter. The deal still cant fix the problem even with the service codes. This car is a danger and a safety issue.”

NHTSA complaint #10467105, filed 2012-07, 75,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30-40 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was running but continued to randomly shutdown. While at a stop light, the vehicle stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V297000 (Electrical System). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined the failure was due to the ignition. …”

NHTSA complaint #11627529, filed 2024-11, 100,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2007 Subaru B9 TRIBECA. The contact stated that the vehicle became engulfed in flames while driving 35 MPH. The vehicle was destroyed. He stated that the electrical trunk latch was not working properly prior to the fire. A police report was filed. The dealer and manufacturer had not been notified. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 12,400.”

NHTSA complaint #10215772, filed 2008-01, 12,400 miles

“The contact owns a 2007 Subaru tribeca. While driving at 10 MPH, the dashboard components briefly illuminated and failed. The contact parked the vehicle and the vehicle then caught on fire. A fire report was available. The contact could not confirm why or where the fire originated from. The manufacturer was not contacted. The fire damage was being handled by the contact's insurance company. The VIN was not available. The current and failure mileage was 57,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10340561, filed 2010-06, 57,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2009111%
2007831%
20061315%

Other parts of the 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca

Air bags
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2007 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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