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Subaru Tribeca 2008

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#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

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

Feb 14, 2008 (5:28 pm)

Replying to: njvt13 (Feb 14, 2008 8:49 am)
You are right, the Tribeca definitely has a noise/rattle issue in the cargo area.

#598 of 723 Re: Color of my 2008 Tribeca [eyepod] by nathans

Feb 14, 2008 (10:36 pm)

Replying to: eyepod (Feb 14, 2008 5:28 pm)
I have the 2006 'Beca, and love it. I have had no noise issues, and it drives great also. That's unfortunate if the '08 has regressed in these areas. I haven't driven one, so I don't know how different it is.

#599 of 723 Re: Color of my 2008 Tribeca [eyepod] by css1

Feb 15, 2008 (6:23 am)

Replying to: eyepod (Feb 14, 2008 5:28 pm)
update: -
 
My seats are not the issue because I drove with them down and the same noise occurred - It is either my hatch, the rear floor compartment covers( I have a 5P) or the something in the compartments.
 
On a trip to PA I noticed that the rattle disappeared at high speeds. I strongly believe that the air across the back and spoiler keeps enough pressure to hold the hatch in place.
 
This can only mean that there has to be too much play at the latch, or possibly the struts.
 
I'm going to wrap some electrical tape around the strike to see if that helps.
 
Does my theory hold water?
 
Charlie

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