Auto paint for a 2008 Subaru Tribeca
Auto paint for the 2008 Subaru Tribeca: request it here. Rent a car from us while it is repaired, as an insurance replacement rental when it is a claim.
- Combined
- 13.1 L/100 km
- Body
- Sport Utility Vehicle -

An insurance replacement rental while it is repaired
Your car is in the shop; you keep driving. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, and bill your insurer when the claim covers it.
The 2008 Subaru Tribeca for auto paint
- Body: sport utility vehicle - (EPA size class).
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.
Auto paint: the 2008 Subaru Tribeca
CarmaCars takes requests for paint work on the 2008 Subaru Tribeca, and rents you a car while yours is in. Paint work is matched to the original colour, panel by panel or the whole car.
What your car means for the work
Photos of the car help us quote it accurately. We note the car's condition with you when it comes in. Keep the repair invoice with the car's records.
How to request it
Tell us when the car is free and whether you can drop it off. You can add a rental to the same request. A person reads your request and replies with the next step.
Driving while yours is in
Add a rental to the same request as the work. Keep driving: rent from us while the work is done. Delivery to your door is available across the Toronto area.
After the work
Look over the work in daylight when you collect the car. A quick wipe of bird droppings and sap stops them from marking the paint.
Timing
Book a little ahead for larger jobs; small ones can be quicker to schedule. We keep you posted if the timing changes.
Pricing, plainly
Simple jobs cost less; we tell you if a smaller job would do. If we find something unexpected, we ask before we change the price. Paint colours with pearl or metallic finishes can take more work to match.
Getting the car ready
If you need a rental, add it to the request so it is ready when you arrive. Photos of the damage taken at the scene help with the repair and the claim. Bring the claim number and your adjuster's details if the repair is a claim.
Still deciding?
A quote costs nothing and commits you to nothing.
Request auto paint
Tell us when suits you; we reply within one business day with a time and a price.
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Auto paint: the 2008 Subaru Tribeca
Can I rent a car while my 2008 Subaru Tribeca is in for auto paint?
Yes. Rent from us while it is repaired: an insurance replacement rental if the repair is an insurance claim (ask your insurer what your policy pays a day), or at our usual rates. We deliver the car to you.
How do I book auto paint for my 2008 Subaru Tribeca?
Send the request on this page with when suits you. We reply within one business day with a time and a price.