Intermittent Fault With Remote Start System on Subaru Tribeca

Submitted by Jim Taddei · May 29, 2025

Published by RepairPal

Problem overview

Some problems have been noted with the remote start system. Our technicians tell us that replacing the ignition switch antenna ring and wire harness will generally correct this concern.

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Subaru Tribeca vehicles with this problem

1 model year affected

2008 Subaru Tribeca

Average mileage: 177,709 miles

(177,709 - 177,709)

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