If after this is performed the hood latch does not operate properly, it will be replaced with a new current style part. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. The current itineration of the Subaru Tribeca was first released in 2008 and since then Subaru has made no significant changes to its only three-row crossover, instead opting to update its more appreciated stablemates. I then checked on line and found that this was a typical problem with Tribeca, that many people had this same problem with a freezing check valve going to the booster pump. I am certainly going to now question the service manager at the dealership about how they are installed, and what types of bulbs they are replacing. Then ever so slowly, these models began to blow head gaskets past their warranty periods and Subaru didn't quite offer what their customers needed to become long-term keepers of their cars.
The recall began February 19, 2013. If after this is performed the hood latch does not operate properly, it will be replaced with a new current style part. So I ordered the bulbs, replaced it and it does not work :-. Apparently, this problem affects other Subaru vehicle models for many years back. Now I'm disgusted to think this is going to be a routine problem. The fact that I was only a few generations removed from anything related to wealth kinda held me back. The limited model has it all, Moonroof, heated seats with memory and if you have kids 7 passenger.
I don't get all of the negative ratings to be honest but the fit was a great one for my wife. Hence they no longer build Tribecas no longer, but I am hearing it's the new Outback as well as the Forrester as well now that this problem is happening to. I did have my last bulbs a bit longer this time, as for the ballast I am not sure as what they put into my car? All models have 18-inch alloy wheels. Travis answered 2 years ago So i have stock halogen bulbs. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. I have spent years in automotive and heavy equipment as a service engineer so I feel qualified to say that this is a safety deficiency.
If after this is performed the hood latch does not operate properly, it will be replaced with a new current style part. The vehicle was repaired for the oil and head gasket leak. Subaru is on a roll, with recent redesigns of the Forester, Outback and Legacy earning recognition from Cars. Show full review Vehicle Overview The Tribeca comes with standard all-wheel drive and seats seven with a standard third row. They reset it but a few days later it came back on again and this time they said it was miss fire code. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
When I first started off in the car business, way back in 1999, was right up there with the best. Until I started noticing a few things. But, it seems that if you compare it to a Toyota you need to accept that history and live with it. All models claim seven-passenger seating, and a rear-view monitor is optional. Subaru needs to fix this problem. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
When I remove the old bulb, I can definitely see where some electrical arcing has taken place between the two connecting terminals. Take a moment to watch these other productions for a more detailed look into specific faults. We like its comfortable ride and its new, more powerful engine which no longer requires premium fuel. As always with Subaru, the sticking point is how to share a platform that would use a longitudinally mounted boxer engine, in the case of…. The 2011 Subaru Tribeca shines when it comes to ride quality and safety ratings. Interim notification was mailed March 4, 2016. How can there be so many of us with identical issues and it not be recognized and rectified? Subaru is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Tribeca vehicles manufactured November 16, 2004, to January 27, 2014.
Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Fortunately we discovered this problem at a very low rate of speed. I'm so sick of this! My eldest daughter had to use my Subaru last Friday and was terrified as she drove on highway and had only the running lights to guide her as a headlight went out and she could not see, the other reason is of course the headache of having to replace headlights so frequently on a vehicle. In this video I briefly mentioned some common issues and below have included links to more in depth videos concerning these issues. Get everything in writing and save all paper work. Obviously something is seriously wrong with the electrical system on this car. Halo lights Bodya answered 2 years ago My fix to this was to get original bulbs at Amazon.
Hardly a day goes by, in fact, without negative reviews and angry emails from worried Subaru owners. It competes with other midsize crossovers such as the Ford Explorer, Hyundai Santa Fe and Toyota Highlander. Up to 78,650 of these vehicles may have been equipped with accessory puddle lights that, when illuminated, brighten the area under the doors of the vehicle. So disappointing for an otherwise outstanding vehicle. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. The dealer said it was because I did not tighten the gas cap, letting air in. Now I'm disgusted to think this is going to be a routine problem.
The dealer did indicate the many of these cars have headlight issues and it is not just Tribecas. Currently the Subaru Tribeca has a score of 7. I did talk to the service manager today though. There are two of them. I believe there is an updated part that may last longer.
No vacuum assist for the brakes makes this car virtually unstoppable at almost any speed. According to some reviewers, the front seats are comfortable and supportive, though others said taller drivers may want more legroom. The contact owns a 2012 Subaru Tribeca. Both went out at the same time one time, while I was driving with 2 kids in the car! What are the specs and what is going on to destroy the parts: bulb or in my case ballast? Recall Date 2012-12-26 Description Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 Legacy and Outback vehicles, certain model year 2006 through 2012 Tribeca vehicles sold before January 2012, and certain model year 2009 through 2012 Forester vehicles sold before January 2012. By the time a warning light comes on, it's probably too late. I did have my last bulbs a bit longer this time, as for the ballast I am not sure as what they put into my car? Momonthego answered 4 years ago They told me that it was a light bulb manufacturer defect.