Subaru Tribeca

The Subaru Tribeca was officially introduced in 2005. It is based on the expanded Legacy/Outback platform. The model was assembled in the United States. The pre-styled versions were designated B9 Tribeca. After the update in 2008, the B9 index was removed from the name. However, the crossover lost its bold design, becoming more conservative. The interior, resembling the cockpit of a spacecraft, remained the same. In addition to 5-seat configurations, 7-seater configurations were also offered. On the third row, of course, only children are comfortable. The updated version has redesigned the second row of seats for easier access to the gallery. Safety is responsible for ABS, stabilization system, active head restraints and 6 airbags. In 2009, Subaru Tribeca received the highest score of “Top Safety Pick” in crash tests according to IIHS (Insurance Institute of Highway Safety of the USA).

Engines

Version B9 Tribeca was equipped exclusively with a 3-liter 6-cylinder gasoline opposition EZ30, developing 245 hp. After restyling, it was replaced by a 3.6-liter EZ36 opposition with a recoil of 258 hp. Both engines are prone to overheating, the consequences of which are very sad. First, a breakdown of the gasket under the head of the block is detected, usually the right one. To replace it, you will have to remove the “head”, which can deform or burst from overheating. At best, you can get away with it. For one thing, it is worth replacing the valve timing drive. The final price tag will be from 50 to 100 thousand rubles. In some cases, due to overheating, bullies in the cylinders arose. The disease manifests itself after 100-200 thousand km. Delay the trouble can be careful control over the level of coolant, the condition of the radiator and its regular cleaning. After 200-300 thousand km, there are episodes with premature wear of piston rings or even turning the liners. In this case, the cost of repairs reaches 100-150 thousand rubles. The engines have a chain type valve timing drive. The chain is quite hardy - it is able to pass more than 250-300 thousand km. A little earlier, the chain tensioner is handed over - to 200,000 km. After 200,000 km, sometimes there are thrust lapses. The culprit is a fuel pressure regulator that is placed in the fuel pump. It costs 4,000 rubles. The pump assembly is available for 32 000 rubles. At the same time, ignition gaps may appear. To eliminate the disease, it is necessary to seed the paths in the ECU. The electrician will perform the work for 7-12 thousand rubles. After 200,000 km, the catalyst will become unusable.

Transmission

The Subaru Tribeca engines were combined with the 5-speed automatic transmission Jatco 5EAT. The liquid box often overheats, which seriously affects the health of the machine. It is worth noting that the additional radiator is installed only on the European versions.

To repair automatic transmission should be prepared after 150-200 thousand km. Replacements will require solenoids or hydroblock in the collection, the cost of which is from 70 000 rubles. Another less common ailment is the destruction of the tail. To restore the box will need more than 40 000 rubles.

Full-wheel drive

The crossover received a proprietary “symmetrical all-wheel drive”. In normal mode, the thrust is distributed along the axes in a ratio of 45:55. To the front wheels, torque is transmitted directly from the box, where the front differential is integrated, and to the rear - through the rear differential.

Failures of key nodes of the all-wheel drive system are rare. Sometimes the signal "overheating of oil in the rear differential" lights up. The reason is banal – corrosion of the sensor contacts.

After 100-150 thousand km, vibrations may appear due to wear of the crosses of the driveshaft. The cost of a new cardan in the collection is more than 60 000 rubles. But cheaper repairs are possible – replacement of crosses costing 2,000 rubles. That's about as much as they'll ask for work.

Walking

Subaru Tribeca is a responsive and pleasant car to drive. In part, this is due to the low-lying center of mass – the advantages of using a boxed engine. Independent suspension allows you to hold fast to the asphalt.

Front hub bearings serve more than 100-150 thousand km, rear - more than 150-200 thousand km. The bearings are changed in the assembly with the hub. The cost of the original node is about 10 000 rubles, analogue - from 5 000 rubles.

Shock absorbers and silent blocks of levers reach 150-200 thousand km. By this time, the springs are sagging - especially the back ones. The supports of the front shock absorbers can "swell" after 60-100 thousand km.

The top oil of the steering rack sometimes begins to flow after 100,000 km. The cost of the remake is about 600 rubles.

Other problems and malfunctions

Body is not prone to corrosion. However, small swellings of paint in old Tribec can be found on the roof - near the windshield, on the lower edge of the trunk door and in the area of wheel arches. Sometimes the paint comes off the front bumper - in the places of chips.

After 100-150 thousand km, there are problems with the central monitor. There are ripples, the image twitches or disappears. The new monitor is very expensive - from 50 000 rubles. A smart electrician will repair the device for 5-15 thousand rubles (depending on the complexity of the repair).

After 150-200 thousand km begins to dim or flicker illumination round climate control regulators. It is necessary to seed the contacts of the chip under the top cover of the tape recorder. The cost of work is about 3 000 rubles.

Breakdown of the gasket of the HBC subsequently leads to an uneven distribution of flows: warm air blows from the driver, and cold air from the passenger. The remains clog small passes of the heater's radiator. The radiator will have to be replaced – about 2 000 rubles.

Engines

• km there are episodes with premature wear of piston rings or even turning the liners.
• In this case, the cost of repairs reaches 100-150 thousand rubles.
• To eliminate the disease, it is necessary to seed the paths in the ECU. The electrician will perform the work for 7-12 thousand rubles.
• It will have to be cut out, and in return it is necessary to install a flame retardant and reflash the engine ECU. The cost of the procedure is 7-10 thousand rubles.

Transmission

• To repair automatic transmission should be prepared after 150-200 thousand km.

Full-wheel drive

• Failures of key nodes of the all-wheel drive system are rare.
• The reason is banal – corrosion of the sensor contacts.
• km may appear vibrations due to wear of the crosses of the driveshaft.
• But cheaper repairs are possible – replacement of crosses costing 2,000 rubles.

Walking

• The top oil of the steering rack sometimes begins to flow after 100,000 km.

Other problems and malfunctions

• There are problems with the central monitor.
• A smart electrician will repair the device for 5-15 thousand.
• RUB (depending on the complexity of the repair).
• It is necessary to seed the contacts of the chip under the top cover of the tape recorder. The cost of work is about 3 000 rubles.

The Subaru Tribeca is being asked for a little bit today. But finding a live B9 is a big challenge. When looking for a Japanese crossover, do not forget to leave about 100,000 rubles in reserve. Just in case.

• Engines: km there are episodes with premature wear of piston rings or even turning the liners.
• Transmission: To repair automatic transmission should be prepared after 150-200 thousand km.
• All-wheel drive: Failures of key nodes of the all-wheel drive system are rare.
• Driving: The top ointment of the steering rack sometimes starts to flow after 100,000km.
• Other problems and malfunctions: The body is not prone to corrosion.

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