2008 Subaru Tribeca for sale
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 13.1 L/100 km combined (EPA). 9 NHTSA recall campaigns.
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- Combined
- 13.1 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 9
For sale
Rent a 2008 Subaru Tribeca for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: we look for one for you.
2008 Subaru Tribeca specs
| Engine | 3.6L 6-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas |
| City | 14.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 11.2 L/100 km |
| Combined | 13.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 307 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $20.31 |
2008 Subaru Tribeca: every figure
| Displacement | 3.6 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 21 |
| MPG combined (US) | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 22 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $4,062 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2008 Subaru Tribeca
- NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 30 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (9), structure (5) and service brakes (4). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V297000 | 2019-04-11 | electrical system:ignition:switch | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, 2008-2011 Impreza vehicles, 2008-2014 WRX vehicles, 2005-2014 Legacy vehicles, 2005-2014 Outback vehicles and 2006-2008 Tribeca vehicles equipped with a mechanical key ignition switch installed as a replacement part. The ball spring... |
| 17V026000 | 2017-01-11 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Baja, 2009 Forester, Legacy and Outback and 2006-2009 Impreza (including WRX and STI models) and Tribeca vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas,... |
| 17V014000 | 2017-01-10 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Subaru Baja, 2006-2011 Impreza (including WRX and STI models), 2006-2012 Tribeca, 2009-2012 Forester, Legacy, Outback, and 2012 WRX vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana,... |
| 17V016000 | 2017-01-10 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Baja, 2006-2008 Impreza (including WRX and STI models), Tribeca, and 2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New... |
| 16V358000 | 2016-05-25 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy, Outback, 2009-2011 Legacy, Outback, Forester, 2006-2011 Impreza, Tribeca, 2003-2006 Baja, and 2006 Saab 9-2x vehicles originally sold or that have ever been registered in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana,... |
| 16V359000 | 2016-05-25 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy, Outback, 2006-2008 Impreza, Tribeca, 2006 Saab 9-2x, and 2003-2006 Baja vehicles originally sold or that have ever been registered in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland,... |
| 16V060000 | 2016-02-03 | latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Tribeca vehicles manufactured November 16, 2004, to January 27, 2014. Due to a possible malfunction of the hood safety system and hood lock system, the hood may open unexpectedly while driving. |
| 12V602000 | 2012-12-26 | exterior lighting | 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. Up to 78,650 of these vehicles may have been equipped with accessory... |
| 08V645000 | 2008-12-09 | electronic stability control (esc) | SUBARU IS RECALLING 5,130 MY 2008-2009 TRIBECA PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC) G-SENSOR WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. THIS SENSOR IS DESIGNED TO BE MOUNTED IN A FORWARD FACING DIRECTION BUT MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED BACKWARDS DURING PRODUCTION. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2008 Subaru Tribeca for buyers
No 2008 Subaru Tribeca is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. Buying the 2008 Subaru Tribeca is a big decision; here is the information we have.
Before you sign for the Tribeca
Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. NHTSA has 30 owner complaints on file, mostly about air bags, structure and service brakes. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car.
What the specs mean
Under the hood: the 3.6L 6-cylinder and all-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. With all-wheel drive, it pulls away more surely on slippery roads, though it does not stop any shorter.
It is rated 13.1 L/100 km combined: about 39 litres every 300 km. A 300 km round trip costs roughly $60.93 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$3,700 a year for 15,000 miles.
Who the Tribeca suits
Families, skiers and anyone with bulky luggage. It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town.
Size and space
The higher seat of an SUV gives a good view of the road in traffic.
Rent it for a week first
A test week in the Tribeca tells you more than any review. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Tribeca answers the big questions.
Narrowing it down
Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.
What it costs to run
Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car.
Want a price?
Rent it for a week, then decide: send a request with your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2008 Subaru Tribeca from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2008 Subaru Tribeca for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2008 Subaru Tribeca
Does CarmaCars sell the 2008 Subaru Tribeca?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2008 Subaru Tribeca before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2008 Subaru Tribeca have recalls?
NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2008 Subaru Tribeca cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,700 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $4062.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.