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2009 Subaru Tribeca

2009 Subaru Tribeca Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$29,995 - $37,795

Original MSRP:
$28,336 - $35,352

NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
Overall Safety Rating

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  *  Rear Passenger: *  *  *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: *  *  *  * 

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).
See all Safety Rating Results
2009 Subaru Tribeca Review

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Warranty Information
Basic: 3 Years/36,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 18V014000
Mfg's Report Date January 9, 2018
Component AIR BAGS
Number of Units Affected 72,150
Summary Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009 Tribeca, Impreza, Forester, WRX, Legacy, and Outback vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is TKC-18.
Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2009 Subaru Tribeca Models & Prices

2009 Subaru Tribeca 5-Pass
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr 5-Pass $29,995 $28,336 $462 / Month*

2009 Subaru Tribeca 7-Pass
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr 7-Pass $30,995 $29,081 $474 / Month*

2009 Subaru Tribeca 5-Pass Special Edition
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr 5-Pass Special Edition $31,295 $29,539 $482 / Month*

2009 Subaru Tribeca 7-Pass Special Edition
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr 7-Pass Special Edition $31,595 $29,644 $483 / Month*

2009 Subaru Tribeca 5-Pass Ltd
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr 5-Pass Ltd $32,595 $30,727 $501 / Month*

2009 Subaru Tribeca 7-Pass Ltd
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr 7-Pass Ltd $33,595 $31,483 $513 / Month*

2009 Subaru Tribeca 5-Pass Ltd w/Nav
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr 5-Pass Ltd w/Nav $34,995 $32,937 $537 / Month*

2009 Subaru Tribeca 7-Pass Ltd w/Nav
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr 7-Pass Ltd w/Nav $35,995 $33,690 $549 / Month*

2009 Subaru Tribeca 7-Pass Ltd w/DVD/Nav
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr 7-Pass Ltd w/DVD/Nav $37,795 $35,352 $576 / Month*

2009 Subaru Tribeca Features and Standard Equipment

EXTERIOR Features
5-Pass 7-Pass 5-Pass Special Edition 7-Pass Special Edition 5-Pass Ltd 7-Pass Ltd 5-Pass Ltd w/Nav 7-Pass Ltd w/Nav 7-Pass Ltd w/DVD/Nav
18" (5) dual-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels
Body color bumpers
Chrome finish door handles
Headlights w/auto-off
Heated pwr mirrors
P255/55R18 mud & snow all-season tires
Pwr moonroof        
Rear window intermittent wiper w/washer
Roof rails        
Variable intermittent front windshield wipers w/de-icer
INTERIOR Features
5-Pass 7-Pass 5-Pass Special Edition 7-Pass Special Edition 5-Pass Ltd 7-Pass Ltd 5-Pass Ltd w/Nav 7-Pass Ltd w/Nav 7-Pass Ltd w/DVD/Nav
(2) 12-volt outlets in rear
2-position memory for driver pwr seat    
3-mode heated driver/front passenger seats    
50/50 split fold-down third-row cloth seat              
50/50 split fold-down third-row vinyl seat            
60/40 split second row seat -inc: slide/recline, 40/20/40 split fold down seat back, headrests for all three seating positions
7" information display screen-inc: outside temp, audio, trip computer display
8-way driver/4-way passenger pwr bucket seats w/manual lumbar support, active head restraints
Air conditioning w/filtration system
Cargo area-inc: (2) grocery hooks, (4) tie-down hooks, (4) cargo cover anchor points
Carpeted floor mats
Cruise control
Cupholders-inc: (2) in front center console, (2) in rear seat armrest, sport bottle holders molded into front & rear door trim panel (4 total)
Dual illuminated vanity mirrors w/lids
Front console-inc: (2) 12-volt outlets, auxiliary jack for portable audio players
Headliner-mounted rear seat air registers      
High grade cloth upholstery              
HomeLink-inc: (3) memory settings, visor mounted        
Instrumentation-inc: digital dual-mode trip odometer
Interior ambient illumination-inc: footwells, doors              
Interior ambient illumination-inc: footwells, doors & console area    
Leather seating surfaces    
Overhead console w/sunglasses storage
Pwr door locks w/illuminated switches
Pwr windows-inc: illuminated switches, driver-side auto-down
Rear air conditioning-inc: rotary fan speed control in 2nd row      
Rear window defroster
Remote keyless entry
Remote starter pre-wire
Tilt steering wheel
MECHANICAL Features
5-Pass 7-Pass 5-Pass Special Edition 7-Pass Special Edition 5-Pass Ltd 7-Pass Ltd 5-Pass Ltd w/Nav 7-Pass Ltd w/Nav 7-Pass Ltd w/DVD/Nav
3.6L DOHC 6-cyl boxer engine w/dual AVCS
4-wheel independent suspension (2008)
5-speed "SPORTSHIFT" automatic transmission
All-wheel drive
Aluminum-alloy hood w/gas-strut support
Dual ellipsoid bright exhaust tips
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system
Front & rear ventilated disc brakes
Front/rear stabilizer bars (2008)
Pwr assisted steering
SAFETY Features
5-Pass 7-Pass 5-Pass Special Edition 7-Pass Special Edition 5-Pass Ltd 7-Pass Ltd 5-Pass Ltd w/Nav 7-Pass Ltd w/Nav 7-Pass Ltd w/DVD/Nav
3-point seatbelts for all seat positions, height adjustable shoulder belt anchors
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS) w/electronic brake-force distribution (EBD)
Active head restraints for driver/front passenger
Brake assist
Daytime running lights
Driver/front passenger dual-stage air bags
Front seat side-impact air bags
Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch
Rear child safety locks
Rear seat outboard LATCH child seat anchors
Rollover sensor
ENTERTAINMENT Features
5-Pass 7-Pass 5-Pass Special Edition 7-Pass Special Edition 5-Pass Ltd 7-Pass Ltd 5-Pass Ltd w/Nav 7-Pass Ltd w/Nav 7-Pass Ltd w/DVD/Nav
AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD changer -inc: 160-watts, MP3 capability, (8) speakers, subwoofer    
AM/FM stereo w/CD player -inc: 100-watts, MP3 capability, (6) speakers              
Pre-wired for XM or Sirius Satellite radio      
Rear seat DVD entertainment system -inc: 9" wide-screen LCD, auxiliary input, (2) sets of wireless headphones, remote control                
Touch-screen GPS navigation system -inc: 7" hi-resolution information display w/rear vision camera            
XM Satellite radio receiver & antenna            

2009 Subaru Tribeca Options and Addition Equipment

INTERIOR COLOR Options
5-Pass 7-Pass 5-Pass Special Edition 7-Pass Special Edition 5-Pass Ltd 7-Pass Ltd 5-Pass Ltd w/Nav 7-Pass Ltd w/Nav 7-Pass Ltd w/DVD/Nav
BEIGE    
GRAY
NOTE Options
5-Pass 7-Pass 5-Pass Special Edition 7-Pass Special Edition 5-Pass Ltd 7-Pass Ltd 5-Pass Ltd w/Nav 7-Pass Ltd w/Nav 7-Pass Ltd w/DVD/Nav
** PRICES SHOWN ARE THOSE DISTRIBUTED BY SUBARU OF AMERICA-THESE PRICES ARE NOT VALID IN CT, HI, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT, NY AND NORTHERN NJ **
** VARIOUS ADDITIONAL PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS MAY BE AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA - SEE YOUR AREA DEALER FOR A COMPLETE LIST **
PAINT Options
5-Pass 7-Pass 5-Pass Special Edition 7-Pass Special Edition 5-Pass Ltd 7-Pass Ltd 5-Pass Ltd w/Nav 7-Pass Ltd w/Nav 7-Pass Ltd w/DVD/Nav
DEEP BRONZE METALLIC    
DIAMOND GRAY METALLIC
HARVEST GOLD METALLIC    
NEWPORT BLUE PEARL
OBSIDIAN BLACK PEARL    
QUARTZ SILVER METALLIC
RUBY RED PEARL    
SATIN WHITE PEARL    
PAINT SCHEME Options
5-Pass 7-Pass 5-Pass Special Edition 7-Pass Special Edition 5-Pass Ltd 7-Pass Ltd 5-Pass Ltd w/Nav 7-Pass Ltd w/Nav 7-Pass Ltd w/DVD/Nav
STANDARD PAINT
PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS Options
5-Pass 7-Pass 5-Pass Special Edition 7-Pass Special Edition 5-Pass Ltd 7-Pass Ltd 5-Pass Ltd w/Nav 7-Pass Ltd w/Nav 7-Pass Ltd w/DVD/Nav
AUTO-DIMMING MIRROR W/COMPASS
AUTO-DIMMING MIRROR W/COMPASS/HOMELINK          
BEIGE CARGO TRAY    
BEIGE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT COVER      
CARGO AREA CONVENIENCE GROUP 3C -inc: rear cargo net, beige cargo tray, retractable luggage compartment cover            
CARGO AREA CONVENIENCE GROUP 3D -inc: rear cargo net, gray cargo tray, retractable luggage compartment cover          
CARGO AREA CONVENIENCE GROUP 4C -inc: rear cargo net, beige cargo tray, retractable luggage compartment cover          
CARGO AREA CONVENIENCE GROUP 4D -inc: rear cargo net, gray cargo tray, retractable luggage compartment cover        
CONVENIENCE GROUP 1 -inc: rear dome/reading light, puddle lights          
CONVENIENCE GROUP 2 -inc: auto-dimming rearview mirror w/compass, rear dome/reading light, puddle lights          
FIRST/SECOND ROW ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MATS
FIRST/SECOND/THIRD-ROW ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MATS        
FRONT BUMPER UNDERGUARD
GRAY CARGO TRAY
GRAY LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT COVER
HOOD PROTECTOR
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT COVER, BLACK, RETRACTABLE
POPULAR EQUIPMENT GROUP 1 -inc: auto-dimming mirror w/compass, security system shock sensor
POPULAR EQUIPMENT GROUP 1A -inc: auto-dimming mirror w/compass/HomeLink, security system shock sensor          
POPULAR EQUIPMENT GROUP 2 -inc: fixed aero crossbar set, splash guards          
POPULAR EQUIPMENT GROUP 2A -inc: aero crossbar set, splash guards        
PROTECTION GROUP 1 -inc: front bumper underguard, rear bumper cover, front/rear all-weather floor mats
PROTECTION GROUP 2 -inc: front bumper underguard, rear bumper cover, first/second/third row all-weather floor mats        
PUDDLE LIGHTS
REAR BUMPER COVER
REAR CARGO NET
REAR DOME/READING LIGHT          
REAR SEATBACK CARGO NET
REMOTE ENGINE STARTER
REVERSE ASSIST SENSORS
ROOF RACK AERO CROSSBAR, FIXED POSITION          
ROOF RACK CROSSBAR KIT, AERO        
ROOF RACK CROSSBAR KIT, ROUND        
SECURITY SYSTEM SHOCK SENSOR
SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO      
SPLASH GUARD KIT
SUBWOOFER W/AMPLIFIER              
TRAILER HITCH, TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER
WHEEL LOCKS
XM SATELLITE RADIO KIT      
REGIONAL DESTINATION CHARGE Options
5-Pass 7-Pass 5-Pass Special Edition 7-Pass Special Edition 5-Pass Ltd 7-Pass Ltd 5-Pass Ltd w/Nav 7-Pass Ltd w/Nav 7-Pass Ltd w/DVD/Nav
ALASKA DELIVERY -inc: destination charge adjustment
NATIONAL DELIVERY

2009 Subaru Tribeca Technical Specifications

Brakes
5-Pass 7-Pass 5-Pass Special Edition 7-Pass Special Edition 5-Pass Ltd 7-Pass Ltd 5-Pass Ltd w/Nav 7-Pass Ltd w/Nav 7-Pass Ltd w/DVD/Nav
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 12.3 x 1.2 12.3 x 1.2 12.3 x 1.2 12.3 x 1.2 12.3 x 1.2 12.3 x 1.2 12.3 x 1.2 12.3 x 1.2 12.3 x 1.2
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 12.4 x 0.71 12.4 x 0.71 12.4 x 0.71 12.4 x 0.71 12.4 x 0.71 12.4 x 0.71 12.4 x 0.71 12.4 x 0.71 12.4 x 0.71
Cargo Area Dimensions
5-Pass 7-Pass 5-Pass Special Edition 7-Pass Special Edition 5-Pass Ltd 7-Pass Ltd 5-Pass Ltd w/Nav 7-Pass Ltd w/Nav 7-Pass Ltd w/DVD/Nav
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) 43.3 43.3 43.3 43.3 43.3 43.3 43.3 43.3 43.3
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft) 74.4 74.4 74.4 74.4 74.4 74.4 74.4 74.4 74.4
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft) 37.6 37.6 37.6 37.6 37.6 37.6 37.6 37.6 37.6
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft) 8.3 8.3 8.3 8.3 8.3 8.3 8.3 8.3 8.3
Engine
5-Pass 7-Pass 5-Pass Special Edition 7-Pass Special Edition 5-Pass Ltd 7-Pass Ltd 5-Pass Ltd w/Nav 7-Pass Ltd w/Nav 7-Pass Ltd w/DVD/Nav
Displacement 3.6L/221.5 3.6L/221.5 3.6L/221.5 3.6L/221.5 3.6L/221.5 3.6L/221.5 3.6L/221.5 3.6L/221.5 3.6L/221.5
Engine Type Gas 6-cyl Gas 6-cyl Gas 6-cyl Gas 6-cyl Gas 6-cyl Gas 6-cyl Gas 6-cyl Gas 6-cyl Gas 6-cyl
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 256 @ 6000 256 @ 6000 256 @ 6000 256 @ 6000 256 @ 6000 256 @ 6000 256 @ 6000 256 @ 6000 256 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 247 @ 4400 247 @ 4400 247 @ 4400 247 @ 4400 247 @ 4400 247 @ 4400 247 @ 4400 247 @ 4400 247 @ 4400
Exterior Dimensions
5-Pass 7-Pass 5-Pass Special Edition 7-Pass Special Edition 5-Pass Ltd 7-Pass Ltd 5-Pass Ltd w/Nav 7-Pass Ltd w/Nav 7-Pass Ltd w/DVD/Nav
Height, Overall (in) 66.4 66.4 66.4 66.4 66.4 66.4 66.4 66.4 66.4
Length, Overall (in) 191.5 191.5 191.5 191.5 191.5 191.5 191.5 191.5 191.5
Min Ground Clearance (in) 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4
Wheelbase (in) 108.2 108.2 108.2 108.2 108.2 108.2 108.2 108.2 108.2
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 73.9 73.9 73.9 73.9 73.9 73.9 73.9 73.9 73.9
Fuel Tank
5-Pass 7-Pass 5-Pass Special Edition 7-Pass Special Edition 5-Pass Ltd 7-Pass Ltd 5-Pass Ltd w/Nav 7-Pass Ltd w/Nav 7-Pass Ltd w/DVD/Nav
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 16.9 16.9 16.9 16.9 16.9 16.9 16.9 16.9 16.9
Steering
5-Pass 7-Pass 5-Pass Special Edition 7-Pass Special Edition 5-Pass Ltd 7-Pass Ltd 5-Pass Ltd w/Nav 7-Pass Ltd w/Nav 7-Pass Ltd w/DVD/Nav
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.4
Steering Type Pwr Pwr Pwr Pwr Pwr Pwr Pwr Pwr Pwr
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 37.4 37.4 37.4 37.4 37.4 37.4 37.4 37.4 37.4
Suspension
5-Pass 7-Pass 5-Pass Special Edition 7-Pass Special Edition 5-Pass Ltd 7-Pass Ltd 5-Pass Ltd w/Nav 7-Pass Ltd w/Nav 7-Pass Ltd w/DVD/Nav
Suspension Type - Front Strut Type Strut Type Strut Type Strut Type Strut Type Strut Type Strut Type Strut Type Strut Type
Suspension Type - Rear Double Wishbone Double Wishbone Double Wishbone Double Wishbone Double Wishbone Double Wishbone Double Wishbone Double Wishbone Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Upper A-Arm w/Upper A-Arm w/Upper A-Arm w/Upper A-Arm w/Upper A-Arm w/Upper A-Arm w/Upper A-Arm w/Upper A-Arm w/Upper A-Arm
Tires
5-Pass 7-Pass 5-Pass Special Edition 7-Pass Special Edition 5-Pass Ltd 7-Pass Ltd 5-Pass Ltd w/Nav 7-Pass Ltd w/Nav 7-Pass Ltd w/DVD/Nav
Front Tire Size P255/55HR18 P255/55HR18 P255/55HR18 P255/55HR18 P255/55HR18 P255/55HR18 P255/55HR18 P255/55HR18 P255/55HR18
Rear Tire Size P255/55HR18 P255/55HR18 P255/55HR18 P255/55HR18 P255/55HR18 P255/55HR18 P255/55HR18 P255/55HR18 P255/55HR18
Transmission
5-Pass 7-Pass 5-Pass Special Edition 7-Pass Special Edition 5-Pass Ltd 7-Pass Ltd 5-Pass Ltd w/Nav 7-Pass Ltd w/Nav 7-Pass Ltd w/DVD/Nav
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic
Trans Type 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
Vehicle
5-Pass 7-Pass 5-Pass Special Edition 7-Pass Special Edition 5-Pass Ltd 7-Pass Ltd 5-Pass Ltd w/Nav 7-Pass Ltd w/Nav 7-Pass Ltd w/DVD/Nav
Front Head Room (in) 38.9 38.9 38.9 38.9 38.9 38.9 38.9 38.9 38.9
Front Leg Room (in) 42.3 42.3 42.3 42.3 42.3 42.3 42.3 42.3 42.3
Front Shoulder Room (in) 58.1 58.1 58.1 58.1 58.1 58.1 58.1 58.1 58.1
Passenger Capacity 5 7 5 7 5 7 5 7 7
Passenger Volume (ft) 104.2 133.5 104.2 133.5 104.2 133.5 104.2 133.5 133.5
Second Head Room (in) 38.2 38.2 38.2 38.2 38.2 38.2 38.2 38.2 38.2
Second Leg Room (in) 34.3 34.3 34.3 34.3 34.3 34.3 34.3 34.3 34.3
Second Shoulder Room (in) 57.5 57.5 57.5 57.5 57.5 57.5 57.5 57.5 57.5
Weight Information
5-Pass 7-Pass 5-Pass Special Edition 7-Pass Special Edition 5-Pass Ltd 7-Pass Ltd 5-Pass Ltd w/Nav 7-Pass Ltd w/Nav 7-Pass Ltd w/DVD/Nav
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 4140 4190 4190 4250 4190 4250 4190 4250 4250

2009 Subaru Tribeca Safety Features

Safety Features
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS) w/electronic brake-force distribution (EBD)
Brake assist
Daytime running lights
Driver/front passenger dual-stage air bags
Front seat side-impact air bags
Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch
Rollover sensor
3-point seatbelts for all seat positions, height adjustable shoulder belt anchors
Rear seat outboard LATCH child seat anchors
Rear child safety locks
Active head restraints for driver/front passenger
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  *  Rear Passenger: *  *  *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: *  *  *  * 

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).