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Subaru Tribeca 2008

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#587 of 723 Re: Color of my 2008 Tribeca [caliberchic] by njvt13

Feb 12, 2008 (3:08 pm)

Replying to: caliberchic (Feb 12, 2008 11:37 am)
Brought my 08 Tribeca back to the dealer this morning, they informed me that the seat rattle and the rear hatch noise is a result of the way the car was made. HA!
 
So basically, Subaru has a terrible design team.
The 2008 Tribeca is built like a piece of junk.
I will never buy another Subaru again....
and now i have to deal with this car for the next 32 months, haha!
 
However, subaru corporate customer service is more than helpful, so hopefully they can bring this to the next level for me......we'll see
 
we need to research this more and bring it to their attention, b/c it is a problem!

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

Feb 12, 2008 (4:15 pm)

Replying to: njvt13 (Feb 12, 2008 3:08 pm)
njvt13 - The 08 Tribeca has both a rear hatch and second seat issue where they are prone to a very audible rattle. I have the rear hatch issue. My dealer confirmed it is a *design* issue, not fixable by the dealer (althought they really, really tried to please me they could not). Still rattles. I too have a complaint in to Subaru. Please keep us posted what happens and I will do the same. Hopefully Subaru will do something for us so we won't have to give up on the car and the company. I've had my Subie in some deep snow already and it performs admirably.

#589 of 723 Re: Color of my 2008 Tribeca [eyepod] by paisan

Feb 12, 2008 (5:20 pm)

Replying to: eyepod (Feb 12, 2008 4:15 pm)
Is this the dealers saying they can't fix it? Perhaps your individual dealer is incompetent?
 
Also if you never plan to buy another Subaru, then why should Subaru help you out? They already have your money!
 
-mike
Motorsports and Modifications Host

#590 of 723 Re: Color of my 2008 Tribeca [paisan] by njvt13

Feb 12, 2008 (9:00 pm)

Replying to: paisan (Feb 12, 2008 5:20 pm)
they should help me out because i am advertising there car for them by driving it around day-to-day and making it available for all in the public eye to see, plus I have already discouraged more than a few Tribeca enthusiasts from purchasing the vehicle, so if Subaru wants me to stop deterring people, they better fix the problem!
 
Plaina and simple......this car is too noisy. I have owned many other cars and never had this problem. In fact, my first car, which was a 1981 monte carlo that my aunt gave me when i turned 17, made less noise and was more fun to drive than my current Tribeca. And that is not a joke!
 
....and yes they say they can't fix it, they think im crazy for coming back so many times! haha

#591 of 723 Re: Color of my 2008 Tribeca [njvt13] by xwesx

Feb 13, 2008 (11:18 am)

Replying to: njvt13 (Feb 12, 2008 9:00 pm)
That is nonsense that they say they cannot fix it. Even design flaws can be fixed. I hounded my local dealer for months to fix the rattles on my '08 Outback (lift gate in particular). They finally got the gate remedied. There were still annoying, subtle rattles coming from both B pillars, but they paled in comparison to the overwhelmingly monstrous rattle that gate produced.

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

Feb 13, 2008 (12:17 pm)

Replying to: njvt13 (Feb 12, 2008 9:00 pm)
Sorry to hear that your dealer could not fix problem, not suprised!! , don't give up putting pressure on Subaru. If you wish call.. Wendy Clough at 800-782-2783.. reference your case number , she is a senior complaint rep at corporate office , Great Lakes Region.. let her hear more complaints about noise and rattle issue and lets get them to fix it!!

#593 of 723 Re: Color of my 2008 Tribeca [njvt13] by paisan

Feb 13, 2008 (3:53 pm)

Replying to: njvt13 (Feb 12, 2008 9:00 pm)
Plaina and simple......this car is too noisy. I have owned many other cars and never had this problem. In fact, my first car, which was a 1981 monte carlo that my aunt gave me when i turned 17, made less noise and was more fun to drive than my current Tribeca. And that is not a joke!
 
And none of these noises were present when you test drove it before buying it?
 
-mike
Motorsports and Modifications Host

#594 of 723 Re: Color of my 2008 Tribeca [paisan] by njvt13

Feb 13, 2008 (4:29 pm)

Replying to: paisan (Feb 13, 2008 3:53 pm)
no they were not, the roads around the dealership where i was advised to test drive the vehicle are all nicely paved roads.....
 
anything else?

#595 of 723 Re: Color of my 2008 Tribeca [njvt13] by paisan

Feb 13, 2008 (4:34 pm)

Replying to: njvt13 (Feb 13, 2008 4:29 pm)
How rough are the roads you are driving over? I guess I'm just used to having just about any car have rattles since I live in Manhattan.
 
Adjusting the struts and latch, and looking for loose panels inside are about the only things that can really be done to find the problem. If the dealer has done this, perhaps the car is too sporty for you and a Grand Marquis might be more your speed. Not trying to pick a fight, but cars these days are a bit stiffer riding than they were in the 70s and 80s.... Handling however is significantly better
 
Also if the dealer is test driving it on the smooth roads, then they are never going to find any rattles! Have you ridden with them and pointed out the noises you are hearing? If they can't hear or see the problem they can't possibly fix it.
 
-mike
Motorsports and Modifications Host

#596 of 723 Re: Color of my 2008 Tribeca [paisan] by njvt13

Feb 14, 2008 (8:49 am)

Replying to: paisan (Feb 13, 2008 4:34 pm)
i have driven with two different mechanics from two different Subaru dealerships, and one mechanic from an indepedent auto shop....they all said, to my face, that there is DEFINETLY a lot of noise back there.
 
My car before this was a honda Pilot and that thing was the best, only problem i ever had with that for 3 yrs. was a burned out interior light.
 
and I understand if i drive over potholes and railroad tracks the car will make more
noise than usual, however I don't do that.
 
Plain and simple, there is an issue with the car, i am obviously not the only one with the problem, and I will get it fixed one way or the other.
 
i'm done with this conversation

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