2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca exterior lighting problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have had 3 Subarus in the last 2 years. All 3-a 2006 Subaru Tribeca B9, a 2007 Subaru Tribeca B9, and a 2014 Subaru Crosstrek have had electrical and lighting problems. They all have burnt out headlights, interior lights and fog lights, have loose wiring that has affected the computer and…”
filed Jan 23, 2024
“The vehicle was parked and turned off and when we got near it we could smell an electrical burning smell and saw smoke coming from the driver side rear puddle light. We immediately opened the hood and started disconnecting the battery. By the time the battery was disconnected there were visible…”
filed May 6, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other B9 Tribeca years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 B9 Tribeca | 1 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.