Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Subaru Tribeca
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Subaru Tribeca has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 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 #19V007000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V008000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V012000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V060000 Hood May Open Unexpectedly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V336000 Possible Detachment of Parking Rod/Rollaway NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 1 complaint
- Engine 1 complaint
- Power Train 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Subaru Tribeca is generally reliable but faces potential airbag inflator issues, requiring attention to recalls. The hood and transmission faults, while not widespread, demand corrective measures. Routine maintenance should address minor concerns, ensuring a dependable ownership experience.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbag inflator | 60,000–100,000 miles | No reliable estimate | very common |
| hood latch | 50,000–90,000 miles | $100–$250 | occasional |
| automatic transmission | 70,000–120,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | 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
- brake pad inspection/replacement
- coolant system flush
- transmission fluid replacement
- spark plug replacement
- tire rotation and balance
- belt and hose inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- unexpected hood opening
- gear shifting issues
- delayed airbag deployment
- transmission fluid leaks
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Subaru Tribeca at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.