Cruise control flashing anti-skid on and check engine on
Had same problem flashing cruise control, steady anti- skid and check engine light. Turns out air flow hose came loose from engine. My mechanic reattached it and solved the problem.
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2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca Reviews, Pricing & Specs
Write a reviewSubaru's new entry into the crossover SUV club is also the carmaker's first seven-passenger vehicle. The 2007 B9 Tribeca comes standard with two rows of seating, but an optional third row allows you to pack in even more neighborhood kids. Like all Subarus, it comes standard with all-wheel drive. The B9 Tribeca features a 3.0-liter, 250-hp flat-six engine mated to a 5-speed automatic. Based on a Legacy platform, the 2007 B9 Tribeca is trying to appeal to fans of the Legacy and Outback who want more passenger room. Though the third row limits legroom and is really only meant for small children or large Cabbage Patch dolls, when it is out, the second row can move back and forth up to eight inches. This row also folds in a 40/20/40 configuration depending on your cargo needs. The Tribeca comes in a base and Limited model. Standard across the line are traction and stability control, dual front, side, and curtain airbags, a sunroof, power front seats, and leather trim. Moving up the scale adds heated leather seats and the optional navigation system and DVD player. The dashboard flows ito the center console in a wraparound fashion, with a central recessed navigation screen (when you choose this option). Some owners love the looks of the 2007 B9 Tribeca, while others compare its front end to a boring minivan. The car-like handling, low step-in height, and comfortable interior layout are highlights, but the all-wheel drive capability outshines everything else. Unimpressive fuel economy is a common complaint, though to be expected. Rear blind spots and cramped legroom with the seven-passenger seating are also mentioned negatively.
Published Aug 8, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca
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by Debbie l
May 24, 2022
It a good car all around I have had 3subarus and never had any problems with them May 24, 2022
by Anonymous
Oct 07, 2014
I got it used so the price of $4,900.01 was a bargain. I like the ride and styling of this vehicle. I plan to keep it well into my senior years. It is a dependable vehicle and a great choice for a used car.Oct 07, 2014
by Anonymous
Aug 07, 2014
I was on fire to find a 2006-07 B9, loving the Alfa Romeo inspired styling and thinking I really needed the extra room of a small SUV. After owning for about 1 month, I was ready to sell it, but since my wife was the primary driver, we kept it for about a year, then had to sell. This thing really needed a turbo or something to bump it about 50-75 hp. For what we got in gas mileage (upper teens) this thing should have been a rocket ship, but sadly it drove more like a paper airplane. The overall design was fairly interesting and fresh, but the ride quality was also quite poor (loud and crappy handling, even for an SUV). Bottom line, we were disappointed the entire year of ownership and would not have another one.Aug 07, 2014
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by Debbie l
May 24, 2022
It a good car all around I have had 3subarus and never had any problems with them May 24, 2022
by Anonymous
Oct 07, 2014
I got it used so the price of $4,900.01 was a bargain. I like the ride and styling of this vehicle. I plan to keep it well into my senior years. It is a dependable vehicle and a great choice for a used car.Oct 07, 2014
by Anonymous
Aug 07, 2014
I was on fire to find a 2006-07 B9, loving the Alfa Romeo inspired styling and thinking I really needed the extra room of a small SUV. After owning for about 1 month, I was ready to sell it, but since my wife was the primary driver, we kept it for about a year, then had to sell. This thing really needed a turbo or something to bump it about 50-75 hp. For what we got in gas mileage (upper teens) this thing should have been a rocket ship, but sadly it drove more like a paper airplane. The overall design was fairly interesting and fresh, but the ride quality was also quite poor (loud and crappy handling, even for an SUV). Bottom line, we were disappointed the entire year of ownership and would not have another one.Aug 07, 2014
by Anonymous
May 18, 2014
The only thing that i would have to say that i dislike about my car is the gas mileage. Other than that it has been fantastic as far as cargo room, comfort, safety, and how it handles in the snow!May 18, 2014
by Keshawn J
Feb 27, 2014
Love the car but i hate that the heater dont cut off even after you have turn it off. Overall it a good car it rides good and sound good. love it! If someone is looking to buy this car they will love itFeb 27, 2014
by elaine v
Feb 21, 2014
I have really enjoyed how little I spend on maintenance. The only things I have purchased have been tires, brakes and belts, all maintenance items. The interior of this truck is very much up to date. Dark carpet on the floors and even lights up in red on the dashboard at night. Looks like other vehicles that are 2012 and newer. This SUV also has puddle lights that light up on the pavement at night. They really don't serve much of a purpose except that they look cool. Now with kids going to college I am ready for a car again. .Feb 21, 2014
by Joe L
Jul 15, 2012
This is a stylish was to move up to seven people in comfort. All-wheel drive vehicle handles more like a car than an SUV. Great sound system, leather upholstery and interior styling. Lots of room for cargo as the second and third-row seats fold down. Powerful Boxer engine. Comes with tow package and heated front seats, mirrors, etc. for winter driving.Jul 15, 2012
by Anonymous
Feb 15, 2012
The blind spots are the worst thing about the 2006 body style. If you are over 5' 10" or are long torsoed the are not as bad. And the other thing I had to use 91 octain gas because of the high performance motor. F.Y.I. this " 2006 Subaru B9 Tribecca" was built to Kick Butt! This model year mas made to out perform the BMW X5 and it did. That said, this is a verry fun SUV to drive. It is verry stable in all driving conditions. On top of all that it is one of the safest car to drive. Its a amazing SUV, its realy wolf in sheeps clothing. Drive one you will see for yourself.Feb 15, 2012
by dudley d
Jun 08, 2011
I love the look of this car and the way it handles in snowy conditions.
Mostly driven as family transportation, but we love to take it skiing in
Mammoth and it always performs. The third row is a bit tight, but we
usually fold it down and use for storage. When we go skiing we usually
pack up a thule roof box to store the toys. Gas mileage is great on the
highway, not so great around town (~14/15) but comparable to others.
We are selling to get a slight larger car to handle the soccer needs, but
won't part unless at the right price. Wish it had Ipod adapter that was
convenient.Jun 08, 2011
by Lisa L
May 16, 2010
So fun to drive. Excellent everything. The drivers seat is
tremendously comfortable even on long drives. The sound system
is perfect and the best part is the dual climate control (it's really
saved my marriage!) Can't say enough good things. May 16, 2010
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The way the dash is setup on the Subaru Tribeca, Could I go to a best-buy store in Minnesota USA when things settle down with the corona virus and order a Navigation system with backup camera attachment? I recently sold my Ford Ranger that I added a Android Apple auto play Sony GPS with backup camera attachment, But, Had to leave it in the Ranger when I sold it.
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2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca Pricing
Original MSRP
$31,320 to $34,520Price range
N/AAverage price on CG
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N/ATrims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: grocery bag holder
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Limited slip differential: center
Exterior Features
Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: auto delay off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: split-bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Safety
Active head restraints: driver
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody
Suspension
Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Type: all season
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · 1 subwoofer
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: grocery bag holder
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Limited slip differential: center
Exterior Features
Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: auto delay off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: split-bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Safety
Active head restraints: driver
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody
Suspension
Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Type: all season
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Rear headphone jacks · Headphones: rear · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Remote control: video
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Limited slip differential: center
Exterior Features
Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3 · Number of third row headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor location: rear · Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: auto delay off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: split-bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Safety
Active head restraints: driver
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody
Suspension
Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Tires
Type: all season
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Rear headphone jacks · Headphones: rear · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Remote control: video · 1 subwoofer
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: seatback
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Limited slip differential: rear
Exterior Features
Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of third row headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor location: rear · Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: auto delay off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: split-bench
Roof
Moonroof: one-touch open/close
Safety
Active head restraints: driver
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody
Suspension
Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Tires
Type: all season
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Rear wiper: intermittent