Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
16 City / 21 HWY
Horsepower
256
Seats
7
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Robert B
The car is deceptively fast and has a very tight steering when going above 50 mph
I love the sporty nature of the vehicle combined with the off-road capability. The fold down back seats allow me to store more things for a longer outdoor trip. I have a rack on the top so that I can carry even more.
accountCircle Robson Braga
Comfortable and safe
I just bought a 2011 Subaru Tribeca Premium, with 100k miles. This one is very proper, all the maintenance was did right and the vehicle is very sharp. I find it very comfortable, stylish and safe, because of the Subaru's AWD System. I love the fact that even having a third row, there's still some considerable cargo room. The engine is very powerful, although it has poor gas mileage. Actually, that's the only thing I have to complain about the car, poor gas mileage, but, come on, it's a 6 cylinder engine with continuous AWD. In terms of style, for me, it's far pleasant than the 2011 Honda Pilot or the 2011 Toyota Highlander. Anyways, I have no idea why people don't like this mid-size crossover.
accountCircle Jessica H
Reliable, and safe SUV for a family.
Our Subaru Tribeca has been a wonderfully reliable SUV. As far as maintenance goes we have had nothing but routine fixes to make over the three years we have owned it. Interior space is a bit of an issue. Three kids, all with car seats and two adults are fairly tightly packed, even though it has a third row. We had a recent accident in which a driver ran a red light hitting the side of our Subaru, not straight on, and it barely left a noticeable spot on the car. It is clearly well built.
accountCircle Mandy O
Large capacity, fast starting.
I always had Subaru. I had 3 Foresters and one Tribeca before. Now I own the last model of Tribeca. It is comfortable, durable, easy to drive, capable. I love my Tribeca! I plan to buy another Subaru and I wish Subaru would keep Tribeca.
accountCircle Kayla S
Subaru Tribeca 2011 review.
I think it handles really well. The seat warmers are always a plus in the winter, and the sunroof is great for the summer. The seats are comfortable for long drives, and it handles really well throughout the year as well. The TV in the car is not used often in my household, but it is nice as well. The one issue is that since the vehicle is old, the parts are harder to find, but the vehicle on its own is great.
accountCircle Antony S
Subaru. Great and safe way to ride!
My 2011 Subaru is a great vehicle for my family and I. It is spaciousness has made riding very comfortable for my wife and children. It is one of the safest cars on the road. And as far as mechanical issues, we haven't had one in years. And the one we had was entirely our fault for negligence. It is great on gas. 20$ gets me about a little more than half a tank. Overall it is a great car!
accountCircle Ron blakewell
Handles snow and ice much better than average
3 engine lights on constantly, black tape solves the problem . Tribeca is a great car for the money . I would recommend it . Comfortable and reliable.
accountCircle Sharon H
Reliable and pet friendly.
Reliability has been great since it was bought. I do regular maintenance and I have over 115k miles. The ride is comfortable and the features are ok. The only problem I had was at 100k I needed to have the "main control valve body replaced. " I was having a lot of backfiring and shuttering.. Not getting into gear. Since replacing that part it is been running smooth.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Amy H
Great gas mileage on road trips.
Dislike the seat comfort and that you cannot turn off the vents completely and the camera is in the rear view mirror.

Subaru Tribeca Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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3.6R Premium
256 HP 18 MPG 7 Seats
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3.6R Limited
256 HP 18 MPG 7 Seats
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3.6R Touring
256 HP 18 MPG 7 Seats
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2011 Subaru Tribeca Owner Reviews

4.47
17 Reviews
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5 stars 53%
4 stars 41%
3 stars 6%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Robert B on May 12, 2021
The car is deceptively fast and has a very tight steering when going above 50 mph
I love the sporty nature of the vehicle combined with the off-road capability. The fold down back seats allow me to store more things for a longer outdoor trip. I have a rack on the top so that I can carry even more.
accountCircle Ron blakewell on March 9, 2021
Handles snow and ice much better than average
3 engine lights on constantly, black tape solves the problem . Tribeca is a great car for the money . I would recommend it . Comfortable and reliable.

Ranks #9 Midsize SUV by Owners

The 2011 Subaru Tribeca has an average owner rating of 4.47 out of 5 which ranks it #9 of 23 other Midsize SUVs.

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4.82
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4.71
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4.47

Ranks #8 Midsize SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2011 Subaru Tribeca has a combined MPG of 24 which ranks it #8 of 23 other Midsize SUVs.

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29 MPG
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28 MPG
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21 MPG

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Safety & Reliability

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Moderate Overlap Front

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety