Does Tribeca have shake problem? - Subaru Outback

sunshine33 · 07-10-2010, 06:43 PM

Hi. I have been looking into trading in my Honda CRV and came to the conclusion I was going to get an Outback until I found this forum. I have decided not to get Outback due to the severe shake issue you are all talking about. My question is do all Subaru's have this problem? Does the Tribeca?

You all seem like the experts so any thoughts would be helpful?

Thanks

pgh · 07-10-2010, 07:32 PM

I'm not aware of any shake issues with the Tribeca but I hear through the grapevine Subaru is going to drop it from there lineup at some point

wayoutback · 07-10-2010, 08:28 PM

If you are otherwise interested in the Outback, I would not be scared away simply because of this steering/suspension issue. It appears a substantial majority are not afflicted, and there remains reason to believe Subaru has the issue sorted out and is about to address it with a TSB.

No guarantees for the long run, but this is too good a vehicle to dismiss out of hand. A risk/benefit analysis may be in order, but I wouldn't write the Outback off just yet.

RedLdr1 · 07-10-2010, 10:33 PM

I had a 06 3.0 and a 08 3.6 Tribeca Limited and neither had the shakes...nor does my 10 Outback Limited 3.6 with about 6K miles...

My new Outback did have a slight vibration that was resolved by rebalancing the tires with a Road Force Balancing....

shodanusmc · 07-31-2010, 07:19 PM

There will be a 2011 Tribeca.....out in the Sept timeframe, and no shakes.

scoobydoo2 · 07-31-2010, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by RedLdr1

My new Outback did have a slight vibration that was resolved by rebalancing the tires with a Road Force Balancing....

You, my friend, were one of the lucky ones. Most of us with the shake found that the RFB did not solve the problem and have had to go the long road of multiple 'fixes'. Some of us are now looking at this last TSB that replaces, among other parts, the steering wheel with one with steering dampeners placed inside of it.

That being said, people should not shy away from the OB due to the shake problem. It does not affect all of them. Just take it for a LONG test drive before taking delivery...and make that part of the terms of sale.

SteveCA · 07-31-2010, 08:48 PM

I am a new OB owner, with no shake problems. (I did test drive the car at speed prior to purchase, thanks to the warnings I heard here). But I still don't know if it is only a very small percent that do have the shakes. There seems to be LOTS of happy owners out there (and in here).

RedLdr1 · 07-31-2010, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by scoobydoo2

You, my friend, were one of the lucky ones.

Time will tell on that...but I feel lucky..

ardvark11 · 07-31-2010, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by sunshine33

Hi. I have decided not to get Outback due to the severe shake issue you are all talking about.

Thanks

Shake yes, severe no. If its severe, it is definitely not the shake problem the TSB is addressing.

07-10-2010, 06:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
sunshine33 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Does Tribeca have shake problem? Hi. I have been looking into trading in my Honda CRV and came to the conclusion I was going to get an Outback until I found this forum. I have decided not to get Outback due to the severe shake issue you are all talking about. My question is do all Subaru's have this problem? Does the Tribeca? You all seem like the experts so any thoughts would be helpful? Thanks

07-10-2010, 08:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
wayoutback Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Michigan Car: 2010 2.5i Outback Limited Posts: 193 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If you are otherwise interested in the Outback, I would not be scared away simply because of this steering/suspension issue. It appears a substantial majority are not afflicted, and there remains reason to believe Subaru has the issue sorted out and is about to address it with a TSB. No guarantees for the long run, but this is too good a vehicle to dismiss out of hand. A risk/benefit analysis may be in order, but I wouldn't write the Outback off just yet. __________________ Randy 2010 2.5i Limited CVT--Steel Silver

07-10-2010, 10:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
RedLdr1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Woodstock, GA Car: 2010 3.6R Outback Limited with Navigation and Sunroof Posts: 97 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I had a 06 3.0 and a 08 3.6 Tribeca Limited and neither had the shakes...nor does my 10 Outback Limited 3.6 with about 6K miles... My new Outback did have a *slight* vibration that was *resolved* by rebalancing the tires with a Road Force Balancing.... __________________ Wayne 2010 3.6R Outback Limited, Azurite Blue Pearl with Navigation and Sunroof. Upgrades: Formula One Ceramic Window Tint 35% Front 20% Rear, SportWing Color Matched Body Side Moldings, STI Stainless Steel Exhaust Tips

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07-10-2010, 07:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
pgh Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Car: 2010 outback. base 2.5 Posts: 747 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'm not aware of any shake issues with the Tribeca but I hear through the grapevine Subaru is going to drop it from there lineup at some point

07-31-2010, 07:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
shodanusmc Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 167 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	There will be a 2011 Tribeca.....out in the Sept timeframe, and no shakes.

07-31-2010, 08:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
SteveCA Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: So Cal Car: 2011 2.5i Premium, CVT, Azurite Blue Posts: 61 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I am a new OB owner, with no shake problems. (I did test drive the car at speed prior to purchase, thanks to the warnings I heard here). But I still don't know if it is only a very small percent that do have the shakes. There seems to be LOTS of happy owners out there (and in here).

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