The service and repair manual for the 2008 Subaru Tribeca — the 3.6L H6 engine, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Subaru published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.6L H6 — 222 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | Limited Sport Utility 4-Door · Premiere Sport Utility 4-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 8 recalls · 20 complaints · 36 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2008 Tribeca manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 124
- General Information 1,820
- Accessories & Equipment 1,440
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 165
- Body & Frame 627
- Maintenance 224
- Brakes 598
- Restraints 344
- Drivelines & Axles 204
- Steering 130
- Electrical 512
- Suspension 290
- Engine Mechanical 540
- Transmission 458
- Engine Performance 3,139
- Axle Shaft Nut 177
- At Idle Speed 20
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2008 Tribeca
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 16V359000An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 16V358000An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou.
- Electrical System — ignition › switch · 19V297000The engine turning off unexpectedly can increase the risk of a crash. if a crash occurs under this.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 17V026000An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 17V016000An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 17V014000An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou.
- Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · 08V645000If the sensor was improperly installed, vehicle handling characteristics during hard braking, sudden.
- Structure — body › hood · 16V060000If the hood unexpectedly opens while driving, it may interfere with the driver's visibility, increas.
Owners have filed 20 complaints and Subaru has issued 36 technical service bulletins for the 2008 Tribeca. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2008 Tribeca manual
Is this manual specific to the 2008 Tribeca?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2008 model year, covering the 3.6L H6 across the Limited Sport Utility 4-Door, Premiere Sport Utility 4-Door, Base Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Subaru published for this year.
What 2008 Tribeca problems does it help with?
8 recalls are on federal record for the 2008 Tribeca, covering air bags, electrical system, electronic stability control (esc). The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Subaru dealers.
Does it include 2008 Tribeca wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2008 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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