2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca

The contact owns a 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor coming from the vehicle. Additionally, the contact noticed that there was fluid leaking from underneath the vehicle onto the ground. The contact stated that upon extending her hand underneath the vehicle by the middle section of the hood, the fluid dripped onto the contact's hand, and the contact became aware that it was fuel dripping. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that upon turning off and restarting the vehicle, the fuel stop dripping. The contact stated that upon pulling into a store parking lot two days later, bystanders alerted the contact that the vehicle was on fire. The contact stated that prior to the fire, the contact had noticed black colored smoke coming from the vehicle while driving; however, the contact assumed that the smoke was coming from a Diesel truck that was in front of the vehicle. The contact stated that bystanders assisted in extinguishing the fire with water and a fire extinguisher. The fire department later arrived at the scene but a fire report was not filed. A police report was not filed. The contact stated that she sustained burns on both hands, and the skin came off the right hand's knuckles, but the contact did not seek medical assistance. The vehicle was towed to the residence, where it remained. The vehicle was inspected by several independent mechanics who determined that the fire was caused by a defective fuel line. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

NHTSA ID

11686801

Incident

Sep 11, 2025

Mileage

200,000 mi

After starting the vehicle in sub freezing temperatures the brakes would not work. After applying extreme pressure it was found that the brake would operate but without any power assist. The error "er bb" was displayed on the instrument panel. After applying the brakes several times, the power assist started working and braking was normal again. This condition has repeated several times after the vehicle sits in sub freezing temperatures for a period of time. I believe this may be caused by a frozen check valve in the vacuum line to the brake booster.

NHTSA ID

11496016

Incident

Dec 4, 2022

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 ID

11455554

Incident

Mar 7, 2019

The contact owns a 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the front hood erroneously opened and slammed into the front windshield causing the windshield to shatter. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V060000 (Structure, Latches/Locks/Linkages). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The local dealer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,507.

NHTSA ID

11455185

Incident

Feb 28, 2022

Mileage

93,507 mi

THE LATCH ON THE FRONT HOOD IS BROKEN IT WILL NOT CLOSE AND WHEN I DRIVE ON THE INTERSTATE GOING TO WORK I FEEL LIKE THE HOOD IS GOING TO FLY OPEN. ALSO THE GAS DOOR LATCH IS BROKEN AS WELL IT WILL NOT OPEN WHEN YOU PULL THE GAS DOOR LATCH. I WAS TOLD BY CREDIT KARMA THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAG ARE BOTH DEFECTIVE IN MOTION ON CITY AND HIGHWAY STREET

NHTSA ID

11184706

Incident

Aug 1, 2018

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 95 APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE HOOD SUDDENLY OPENED CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE HOOD, ROOF AND SHATTERING THE WINDSHIELD COVERING MYSELF WIFE AND KIDS WITH GLASS. I COULD NOT SEE, BUT WAS ABLE TO BRING THE CAR TO A CONTROLLED STOP IN THE BREAK DOWN LANE. I SUBSEQUENTLY FOUND OUT ABOUT THE HOOD LATCH RECALL. I HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH SUBARU AND MY INSURANCE COMPANY.

NHTSA ID

10959075

Incident

Mar 5, 2017

Mileage

90,000 mi

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU B9 TRIBECA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V358000 (AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WAS STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND NO ESTIMATED TIME FOR RECEIVING THE PARTS COULD BE PROVIDED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID

10929653

Incident

Nov 14, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU B9 TRIBECA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V359000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA ID

10892487

Incident

Aug 1, 2016

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