2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 19%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca, 19% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,300 miles.
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.
“This accident occurs in queretaro, mx. I was driven in a secondary road and suddenly my Subaru tribeca 2008 turned right and for a while I lose the control. After few seconds I could drive my car forward and stopped it outroad. The specialized analysis determined that the left lateral link was broken. This lateral link was replaced in march 2012 because another accident in which the rear left suspension was broken and all pieces that compound the rear suspension were replaced too. The agency is waiting for a new laterar link and I'm worried about the quality of the piece. …”
NHTSA complaint #10464831, filed 2012-07, 51,300 miles“It was around 8:00pm. I was driving in light traffic around 25 MPH heading west on alondra bl crossing downey ave in the city of paramount, when all of a sudden I heard screeching and the rear of the car started swaying side to side. I stepped on the breaks and the rear end of the car started turning to the left going in to the left lane. Cars on the left lane had to slam on the breaks to avoid colliding with me. I was able to slowly pull over to the side of the road. I called a mechanic, after inspecting the car he informed me that the suspension control arm on the rear driver side broke. …”
NHTSA complaint #10462031, filed 2012-06, 100,800 miles“The vehicle is a 2008 Subaru tribeca limited 5-passenger with remote start. The vehicle was purchase at a primary Subaru dealer in our local area, as a demo with 1,500 miles on it (manager at the dealer was driving it at the time). The vehicle at first didn't make any noticeable noises or vibrations (seemed factory new, flawless). After a month of normal driving a noise from the passenger side suspension components or undercarriage area would make a rumbling or low squeaking/rubbing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10217781, filed 2008-02, 3,600 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11017444Apr 22, 2025This bulletin announces design changes made to the rear axle hubs. These changes have been implemented to reduce cases water intrusion further leading to harmonic, humming, and…
- 11008259Sep 4, 2024This bulletin outlines the judgment criteria to be used when inspecting front transverse link bushings to reduce unnecessary bushing replacement.
- 11005593Jul 8, 2024This Bulletin provides guidance for diagnosing a leaking front or rear suspension strut.
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca
3 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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