Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Subaru Tribeca
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Subaru Tribeca has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V297000 Ignition Switch may Turn Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V026000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V016000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V014000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V358000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V359000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V060000 Hood May Open Unexpectedly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V602000 Accessory Puddle Light may Short-circuit NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 2 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 1 complaint
- Seat Belts 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Subaru Tribeca has an average reliability rating. Key concerns include airbag recalls, which are part of larger industry-wide issues, and potential hood latch malfunctions. While these issues are notable, their prevalence is not excessively high compared to similar vehicles from this era.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ignition switch | 70,000–100,000 miles | $150–$300 | common |
| Airbag inflator | 80,000–120,000 miles | $300–$600 | occasional |
| Hood latch | 40,000–80,000 miles | $100–$250 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Spark plug replacement
- Transmission fluid servicing
- Coolant system flush
- Timing belt inspection
- Tire rotation and alignment
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Warning lights on dashboard
- Hood unexpectedly opening
- Stiff ignition switch
- Unusual airbag light warning
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Subaru Tribeca at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.