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#571 of 723 Re: Color of my 2008 Tribeca [njvt13] by newsub3

Feb 06, 2008 (11:34 pm)

Replying to: njvt13 (Jan 23, 2008 9:01 pm)
someone erased the discussion on rattle in rear hatch area!!... Subaru says it was due to excessive play in rear drivers side seat hinge , they added modified washers to the hinges to make seat assembly tighter , but did not eliminate the problem. The seat assembly visibly vibrates over bumps in road also noise from other areas of rear cargo area , rear hatch door has movement.. anyone have sucess in eliminating the rattles/noise in rear cargo area? Been to dealer 3 times now for noise/rattle issue and local dealer makes you feel as if your bothering them.

#572 of 723 Re: Color of my 2008 Tribeca [newsub3] by njvt13

Feb 07, 2008 (11:30 am)

Replying to: newsub3 (Feb 06, 2008 11:34 pm)
YEEEESSSSSS!!!!!! i have the same exact problem! the rear hatch seems to vibrate violently when go over anything other than a smooth paved road surface. I have brought the car back 2 times so far and all they have done is moved the striker deeper so the hatch shuts tighter, but it has not helped at all. Also the rear seat behind the driver makes a ridiculous rattle sound, because of that i now drive with my seats folded down which is absurd that i have to do that after buying a brand new car 3 months ago.
 
I also feel as if there is now animosity between myself and the dealer because of these recurring problems. I feel as is they think I am crazy, but it makes me feel better that i now know i am not b/c you are having the same exact issues.
 
i am bringing my car back once again this coming tuesday to try and get the issues resolved.

#573 of 723 Re: Color of my 2008 Tribeca [njvt13] by nickel

Feb 07, 2008 (3:23 pm)

Replying to: njvt13 (Feb 07, 2008 11:30 am)
You don't have to go to the same dealership if you think there's ineptitude on them. You are under warranty.
 
Any problem door related is purely a mechanical one, so you don't have to be a genius to figure out that if the door has 10 parts, one of them is the culprit, you only have to check each one.
 
In my old Forester I had the same noise. After spending time in the dealership, I also got frustrated, because the noise kept coming back. So I decided to check in one of the Forester groups here in Edmunds, and the most common solution was to check and grease the small "locks" that my car had in the hatch sides. Taken from a 2000 Forester forum:
 
armac13, "Subaru Forester (up to 2005)" #163, 25 Oct 2000 10:50 pm!keywords=allin%3Amsgtext%20limit%3A.ee94fe5%20hatch
 
I solved my problem, that as you seem described happens to almost every hatch. Hope it can help solve yours.

#574 of 723 Re: New to forum! [lenasboys] by xwesx

Feb 07, 2008 (3:30 pm)

Replying to: lenasboys (Jan 29, 2008 5:34 pm)
Wasilla; so do you work locally or in Anchorage? If you take it all the way to Anchorage, then I would say the mileage is a little low, but not entirely out of line. If you work locally, it is likely that the added stop-and-go with fewer stretches of open highway will knock down your mileage quite a bit.
 
Between the Outback and Tribeca you have to keep in mind that the 3.0L H6 is a much larger engine than the 2.5L H4, plus the Tribeca is heavier, wider, and taller. That all adds up to lower mileage, at least until you get its legs stretched out on the highway.

#575 of 723 Re: Color of my 2008 Tribeca [njvt13] by eyepod

Feb 07, 2008 (7:01 pm)

Replying to: njvt13 (Feb 07, 2008 11:30 am)
Hi,
I posted about the rear hatch/seat rattle a couple of days ago. The rear hatch rattles violently, the second seat occaisionally rattles, and there is possibly a third source of rattle (not sure as the volume is pretty loud with the first two).Has anyone actually "fixed" this problem?

#576 of 723 Re: Color of my 2008 Tribeca [newsub3] by css1

Feb 07, 2008 (8:21 pm)

Replying to: newsub3 (Feb 06, 2008 11:34 pm)
I have a rattle in what appears to be the rear head liner where the center belt comes out. I m supposed to go back for that to be repaired.
when I got the car I felt a vibration in the steering wheel - very slight but enough for me to have them check - The front tires needed balancing! - Anyway they did not do the rear - today they found that one rear tire needed balancing. Driving home the head liner rattle was gone!!! I'm hoping this is a permanent fix.
 
Check the balance of your wheels - they can amplify vibrations in the car to the point where you can hear them. Check the pressure in your tires too. The tire pressure sensors DO NOT advise you if they're over inflated. The dealer has to reset the sensor - I wouldn't be surprised if the dealers are slightly over inflating the tires.
 
Rear seat - In 06 the seats were harder to move and people complained - now that they made it easier they rattle - not much can be done until enough people complain and Subaru issues a fix to the dealers. I'm going to try putting seat cushion foam between the seat backs - it might limit the movement.
 
Rear hatch - over the years Subaru has had problems with weak struts in the cold. There is a bulletin and they will fix under warrantee. A properly pressurized strut keeps the hatch in place when closed as well.
 
Some of these problems might have easy fixes

#577 of 723 Re: Color of my 2008 Tribeca [njvt13] by newsub3

Feb 07, 2008 (11:21 pm)

Replying to: njvt13 (Feb 07, 2008 11:30 am)
I am glad at least to remind you that you are sane!.. Keep me posted as to what happens at dealer next week. Subaru of America is aware of my complaint and I have a reference # as well as complaint rep/ph# , their hinge/washer fix was approved by the corporate office , however as I said it helped tighten seat assembly some but not totally and it did not remedy the rattle/noise over bumps. The dealer ( Chicago , Il area ) had also previously removed the rear hatch interior panel and placed double sided tape on the points where the plastic tabs rubbed against the frame.. but did not solve anything. I have tried placing foam pieces at various locations where I think noise and rattle are coming from but have not had success. We need a better diagnosis and repair. Hopefully the conversations will help bring attention to the problem. I also have not fully enjoyed my new vehicle because of this annoying issue and am thinking about selling it.

#578 of 723 Re: New to forum! [xwesx] by lenasboys

Feb 08, 2008 (12:25 am)

Replying to: xwesx (Feb 07, 2008 3:30 pm)
I do work in Wasilla and live between Palmer and Wasilla. So far traveling every other weekend to Anchorage I am averaging 17.5 - 1mpg more than my in town daily travels.
When is Fairbanks going to start warming up? We have also been very cold here as well, hopefully we will start warming up soon!

#579 of 723 Re: Color of my 2008 Tribeca [njvt13] by lenasboys

Feb 08, 2008 (12:31 am)

Replying to: njvt13 (Feb 07, 2008 11:30 am)
This is obviously a pretty common problem - NASIOC has another Tribeca forum that also discusses this problem. It sounds like it is more of an 08' problem. I haven't had a problem with mine - I drive an 06'
Hopefully you can get it taken care of on Tuesday - Good Luck!

#580 of 723 Re: Color of my 2008 Tribeca [lenasboys] by njvt13

Feb 08, 2008 (8:12 am)

Replying to: lenasboys (Feb 08, 2008 12:31 am)
you wouldnt by any chance have the link to that forum thread about the Tribeca on NASIOC??? i tried looking for it on their forum but was unable to find it.
 
Thanx

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