Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2010 Subaru Tribeca
NHTSA data on file today
The 2010 Subaru Tribeca has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V009000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V008000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V007000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V013000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V012000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode 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 #16V060000 Hood May Open Unexpectedly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V602000 Accessory Puddle Light may Short-circuit NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V108000 UNINTENTIONAL DOOR LATCH DISENGAGEMENT NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Power Train 1 complaint
- Structure 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2010 Subaru Tribeca has numerous airbag recalls affecting safety but relatively few owner complaints, resulting in an average reliability rating. Recalls primarily address airbag inflator issues, which are critical but manageable if addressed promptly. There are minimal widespread mechanical complaints.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 50,000-100,000 miles | No reliable estimate | common |
| Door Latch | 60,000-90,000 miles | $100–$200 | occasional |
| Hood Latch | 70,000-100,000 miles | $150–$250 | rare |
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
- Tire rotations
- Brake inspections
- Coolant system check
- Spark plug replacement
- Transmission fluid change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Hood unlocking while driving
- Doors not latching
- Illuminated puddle lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2010 Subaru Tribeca at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.