2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 13%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the tires of the 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca, 13% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,600 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.
“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 miles“255/55R18 After 2 weeks of driving on new tires my tire light would not turn off. I have taken my vehicle back to dealer to repair issue multiple times only to have the same thing happen. After 1 year of driving on this tire the sidewalls are cracked to the point the DOT# is illegible. Tires should last longer than 7500 miles and 1 year. I have attempted to have the place of business I made the purchase from fix the issue with no luck. They said if the tire is not on the Recall list they would do nothing.”
NHTSA complaint #11455554, filed 2022-03Related service bulletins
- 10037968Feb 3, 2011Subaru: there is a steering wheel vibration at highway speeds due to an imporper wheel balance.
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca
3 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
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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