I owned the very first 2006
I owned the very first 2006 Subaru Tribeca and got 145000 miles out of it before head gasket problems. Alot of issues with reliability. Then decided to buy a 2013 Subaru Tribeca. I pull a 2800 llb teardrop trailer with it, no issues. It does need an oil cooler connection to move the tow rating to 3500 lbs so it is a little misleading to ding Subaru Tribeca for a 2000 lbs towing capacity when it can pull up to 3500 lbs with an oil cooler line. The 2013 is far more reliable IMO than the 2006 and the boxer engine is very smooth. The MPG is alot to be desired averaging 18 combined without the trailer, 11-12 MPG with the trailer. I will say this from a safety perspective and handling this SUV has been a dream on the highway and hairpin turns through the mountains of WV with a trailer in tow. The Ascent is too big for our needs(empty nesters). Wish Subaru would have something between an Outback and Ascent. For now we'll continue to run with the Subaru Tribeca...