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70 messages, Last post on Nov 18, 2009 at 4:20 PM
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Replying to: sept2martin (Dec 02, 2008 7:40 pm) They are taking the car back again for more testing. I have had this problem since day one and now have 16,000 km on it. Hope the problem is found. 
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Replying to: ccolt1 (Jan 04, 2009 9:12 am) I also described the feeling I got when I goosed it at a stop light. Most cars creep when you ease off the brake. The Tribeca wasn't doing this. Instead, it grabbed/slammed into first when I put down the pedal. That now seems to have gone away. I'll report back in a couple of weeks and let you know if this repair holds up. This forum helped me describe my problem to the service guys. Nice job!
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Replying to: sept2martin (Jan 04, 2009 10:42 am) The problem remains.....may even be worse!! At about 80 to 110 kph if accelerating or climbing a grade, the sensation is just like an engine misfire. A jerking sensation which I am told is due to the torque converter not locking up or the transmission not shifting down into fourth. My car now has 20,000 km on it and it has had this problem since I bought it!! Frequent visits to the dealer and a visit from the local Subaru representative, have not sorted it out, even for a short while. Would I buy another Subaru. Not likely, although the local dealer has done everything they know how to do. I have been reluctant to tow a small single axle trailer because of the matter.  
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Replying to: first_tram (Jan 29, 2009 7:57 pm) They claimed that there was goo on my brakes and that's why it jerked when took my foot off the brake, and at that point claimed to have only cleaned them and not touched the transmission. Then they said the machine they needed to use was in need of a part. Then the tech that knows how to use it was on vacation. They wanted to me to take it home and worry about it at a later date. Finally they told me that the transmission needed to be reprogrammed. It was okay for a little while, but not long enough. There is a constant drag, as though I left the parking brake partially on, my MPG drops to 12. It doesn't coast, even at an downward incline. I asked them if any of these issues are common with the Tribeca, they said I'm the only one who has these issues. Obviously, this is not true. I've had the car in four times, and everytime they call me and make me come down to take one of the techs for a ride. I am sick of dealing with this. I wish I had bought another Outback. Has anyone been successful with returning a Tribeca?
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Replying to: km888 (Nov 07, 2009 1:57 pm) I know of no one who has returned a Subaru Tribeca. I must post again on the Car Reviews section. I will post here again when I know anything further. Good luck with your cause, and let us know how you do. 
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I purchased a used 2008 Tribeca with 5K miles in February 2009. I have had the transmission replaced twice. The dealer tried to get a brand new transmission for the second replacement but was told by Subaru America that they needed to replace it with a 're-manufactured' version - because they 'stand-behind' their product. With the third transmission now in use for about 2 months, it is beginning to rough shift again, high rev w/no motion, pause before kicking in...and the list goes on. The first replacement was worse than the original, the second replacement began leaking pie-sized puddles of transmission fluid - the clamps are apparently a slip-on model that have since been replaced with 'screw-on' versions. While thankful that I have an extended warranty and have not experienced any direct expense, at 11K miles the dealer has had it longer than I have in the past 9 months it seems. I have always been a volkswagen owner but this past winter got tired of inneffective driving ability in the snow. So I bought this beautiful Tribeca. It has been nothing but a disappointment and while the dealer has been very nice to work with, it isn't fixing the issue. Apparently, there are very real design flaws with this vehicle's transmission and Subaru will need to take steps to do the right thing by me and by all of you who are in the same fix. I am considering a lawsuit if I cannot get resolution to my satisfaction.
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Replying to: mukilteome (Nov 10, 2009 10:48 am) Keep us posted "mukilteome", as will I. The new Outback has probably the same engine and five speed automatic transmission as the Tribeca.....I wonder if it will fair any better? My dealer is about to take mine back and keep it "until it is fixed". We shall see how they do. The CAMVP advocate group here in BC would go to bat for a buy back by Subaru. Calculations but the buyback at about $33,000 CAN. I paid 40k for it new. 
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My 07 has ~90K miles, purchased with 4K. Recently experienced a couple of odd shifts in normal, I use the sport but can't say I noticed anything significant with the "manual "shifting. Also started noticing what seemed to be the engine missing during accel eration but thought I'd have it addressed at the next service. A Friday night in the rain with groceries and kids in the car ABS, CEL, Sport, Cruise and Traction Control lights lit up while I was on the freeway in a construction zone with no shoulders. When I parked it, it was leaking black transmisison fluid. Towed to the dealer, apparently the torque converter threw metal into the transmission. Thankfully the replacement was covered under the extended warranty. Reading this forum I see there's been a couple issues with torque converters and/or transmissions. I'm feeling like this might be an isolated problem. I love my Beca, love that I have the three nostril grill, but I'm a little worried about it's future safety. I drive ~90mi RT for a commute and kids who go places. My 2000 Outback has 209K miles and has been a great car. I can't have a car that is a possible liability and could leave me on the freeway. Winters in Washington can be a wet mess. Hoping for an "isolated incident" opinion.
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Replying to: siriusly (Nov 18, 2009 3:33 pm) Latest outback may have same engine and transmission as my 2008 Tribeca. It will be interesting to see how it fares. |
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