Subaru B9 Tribeca vs Buick Rainier
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Subaru B9 Tribeca | Buick Rainier |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 214 | 525 |
| Model years covered | 2006–2012 | 2003–2007 |
| Worst model year | 2006 | 2004 |
| Best model year | 2009 | 2007 |
| Crashes reported | 16 | 33 |
| Fires reported | 18 | 24 |
| Injuries reported | 12 | 14 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Body & Structure | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 21.5% | 13.5% |
Subaru B9 Tribeca by year
What breaks
Body & Structure
38
17.8%
Airbags
30
14.0%
Electrical System
26
12.1%
Engine & Cooling
16
7.5%
Lights
16
7.5%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
13
6.1%
Brakes
12
5.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
11
5.1%
Buick Rainier by year
What breaks
Electrical System
147
28.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
93
17.7%
Lights
57
10.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
28
5.3%
Suspension
25
4.8%
Engine & Cooling
22
4.2%
Airbags
22
4.2%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
22
4.2%