Recall 10V108 affects 1,585 2010 Subaru Tribeca vehicles for front-door latch cables that can open doors unexpectedly. Repair is free at any franchised Subaru dealer.
Subaru is recalling 1,585 2010 Tribeca vehicles because door latch cables inside the front doors were improperly positioned during production and can catch in the window regulator. If the latch releases, a door can open without warning while the window is raised or lowered, which raises crash and ejection risk; the Subaru dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The door latch cable in the 2010 Subaru Tribeca is a mechanical cable inside the driver and front passenger doors. It connects the door handle and latch hardware so the latch releases only when someone opens the door. The cable has to stay routed away from the moving window parts inside the door.
On affected Tribeca vehicles, the latch cables were positioned incorrectly during production. When the window is opened or closed, the cable can catch in the door glass regulator, the mechanism that raises and lowers the window. If the regulator pulls the cable, it can release the latch and let the door open unexpectedly while the window is moving.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem can appear during normal window use, so an owner notices it only when the door unlatches as the window goes up or down.
Who's affected?
| 2010 Subaru Tribeca | Latch |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 1,585 |
Not every 2010 Subaru Tribeca is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
A front door that unlatches can open suddenly and without warning. This raises the risk of occupant ejection, driver distraction, and a crash. A latch failure can also trap occupants by preventing the door from opening to exit the vehicle. Schedule the recall repair soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Subaru dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010 Subaru Tribeca is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Subaru dealer to ask for the free front-door latch-cable repair.
- Reference recall number 10V108 when you call, and explain that Subaru repositions and secures the front-door latch cables so the door does not open during window operation.
- Bring the recall notice if Subaru mailed one, and keep passengers away from any front door that acts loose or opens while the window moves.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Subaru technician removes the front door trim as needed, repositions the latch cable in the driver and front passenger doors, and secures the cable so it does not catch in the door glass regulator during window movement. Subaru's filing says the safety recall began on March 19, 2010. Parts and labor are covered under the recall.
Timeline
| March 18, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 19, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V108?
Recall 10V108 covers 1,585 2010 Subaru Tribeca passenger cars with front door latch cables that were positioned incorrectly during production. The cable can catch in the window regulator and unlatch the door while the window is raised or lowered.
What should I do if my 2010 Subaru Tribeca is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Tribeca is included in recall 10V108. If it is, contact a franchised Subaru dealer and ask for the front door latch cable repair. Subaru began the safety recall repair on March 19, 2010.
Is the Subaru Tribeca recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Subaru's remedy says dealers will reposition and secure the latch cable in both front doors free of charge.
What is the safety risk from recall 10V108?
The risk is that a front door can unlatch and open suddenly while a window is raised or lowered. Subaru's filing says this creates ejection risk, driver distraction that can lead to a crash, and a latch failure that can prevent occupants from exiting.
What if I bought my 2010 Subaru Tribeca used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your Tribeca is included, then reference recall number 10V108 when you call a Subaru dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V108000 |
|---|---|
| Subaru customer service | 1-800-782-2783 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V108 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V108000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →