2012 Subaru Tribeca

Good value

By sinderz (WI) on Friday, April 05, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 67,000

Pros: "reliable"

Cons: "expensive, needs some tweaking"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 7

"This car has been reliable - especially in our Wisconsin winters. The 3rd row seating is great for kids, but not comfortable for adults. Has held up well with the wear and tear that kids put on vehicles. The only gripe I have is that the bushings needed replacement at 40,000 miles. perhaps the never-end road construction caused it, however I never had to replace bushings on a car that "young" before. the other gripe is the heat shield keeps coming loose and causing a rattling sound. Dealership tightened it up, but another tightening will cause the screws to strip and will require a replacement at almost $400! Subaru, fix this and the bunk bushings and you have a really decent vehicle."

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Feel so secure

By Bee (PA) on Tuesday, September 25, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 48,000

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"This is my 6th Subaru and first Tiibeca. We chose this instead of the outback for the passenger seating, comfort and of course all wheel drive. It is a powerful, reliable vehicle and drives great in all kinds of weather. The only negative I would say is the gas mileage is not as good as the Outback but that is due to the powerful and very responsive engine. Would definitely buy another one."

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My 5th Subaru - wish I loved it more!

By RosieRu (SD) on Friday, August 17, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 62,000

Pros: "Comfortable front seat, looks"

Cons: "Low mpg, small 3rd row, AWD not as good as Outback"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 7

"Bought this vehicle new in 2009. This is the 5th Subaru I've owned (and the 7th I've driven) and I truly wanted to love it more, but there's a few things I don't like. I drive around 40 miles per day on average (20 miles gravel/dirt road, 20 miles pavement). Haven't had any major mechanical or electrical issues to date. One little thing with the auxillary jack but that was fixed under warrantee. - One of the biggest issues with how well your AWD works is what type if tires you have on the vehicle. Even with new all-season and/or winter tires on this Tribeca the AWD did not handle as well in the ice and snow as my previous Outback and Outback sedans did. Even with extra weight in the back cargo area, not much of a change. As AWD is a main feature of Subaru vehicles, I was disappointed with the performance. - Gas mileage is kind of sad for something of this size. You can get used to the 18 mpg but the size of the gas tank (only 16.4 gallons) tends to be the killer. It would be nice to have a bigger tank so you don't have to fill up as often out of paranoia alone. And/or better mpg. - Leg room in the 3rd row of seats is almost non-existent. I'm a 5'4" small adult and could not sit back there comfortably. Truly meant for kids only. - LOVE the A/C in the back rows coming from the top with the heat still coming from the floor for the back rows. Very smart on Subaru's part not to have hot air blasting on your face like other SUV's. - Seats are comfortable. Back row seats are a little stiff but still comfortable. Leather quality is outstanding. Doesn't wear or get shiny quickly like some Chevy/GMC/Ford vehicles. - Not much storage in this vehicle at all. Small consoles and jockey box areas (due to V6 engine for the jockey I'm sure). - Overall, I'm very confident driving this vehicle in dry or wet conditions. Don't trust it as much in the snow/ice and definitely not in the mud. The VDC is worthless in country mud. More of an annoyance really. I wouldn't buy another one of these again. I still love Subaru and wouldn't hesitate to purchase an Outback or even an Impreza. I just wish they would come out with a better 7-seater alternative."

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Drives great, interior quality low

By tierramadre (CA) on Saturday, August 11, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 40,000

Pros: "great value for price, drives great"

Cons: "plastics appointments break easily"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"I have had my Tribeca for 4 years and I love getting into it everyday, but... there are little things that have bugged me. The windshield cracked one day for no reason just after it passed the 3 year warranty mark. The seats are hard to clean (DO NOT GET THE TAN COLOR if you have kids!) and the leather is much cheaper than the XC90 and the Highlander we have had in the past. Also, some interior appointments (with plastic) broke easily. Overall, I enjoy the interior cabin and I like the nighttime light display. I like the exterior look much better than all other 7 seater cars in this price range. Even with all the little things that bug me, I am considering getting another one. It drives way better that the XC90 in my experience (more aerodynamic and responsive on the road)."

7 people out of 7 found this review helpful

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kove this car- super comfy

By zigzag (OR) on Thursday, March 22, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 85,000

Pros: "comfy!!!! gret extras- sunroof, back up camera"

Cons: "body style a little dated"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"i have had this car 3 1/2 years and love it!"

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