10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
850 miles

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problem #2

Jan 212017

Tribeca

  • miles
This car was shaking at a speed of 60 miles. After taking it to check in seattle's carter Subaru Washington five times, the car became vibrating at a speed of 40 miles. A day after it departure, it was shipped to tampa Florida because of my university. Upon receipt the car was oil-free, and all the safety lights were caught. The car started to vibrate, and there was no longer enough capacity to push and the tires began to fall. Mastro Subaru refused to fix the problem except by paying money. After research, I discovered that this car is not the only one and that this is a common problem in all cars of this type. The problem is that there is many recalls in this car one of them it is (vdc) vehicle dynamic control. Now the car so dangerous to drive, I parked the car and no money to do anything. Please I need help, I have three kids.

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #1

Sep 262007

Tribeca 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 1,700 miles
I was driving 70 mph on the right most northbound lane of I-75 at mile marker 452 in Florida. The road had become wet from recent rain. The rear of my car suddenly started fishtailing to the right. The fishtail evolved into full-blown counterclockwise spins which took the car all the way to the guardrail in the middle shoulder. The impact resulted in the car being totaled. I believe a defect with the ABS, electronic stability control system or the all wheel drive caused the accident. The road was perfectly straight, and I didn't apply the brakes or make any sudden steering changes. I reported the incident to Subaru and asked for an investigation of the wrecked car. Despite three letters and a complete report, the company refused to inspect the car.

- Gainesville, FL, USA