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Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
Rear wiper dropped out of alignment. Took to dealer and they readjusted on the spot. Also replaced defective ship knob.
28000 mi
Power door lock on rear drivers door will not unlock after several presses of the remote button, especially when cold. Dealer could not replicate.
60760 mi
Passenger side slider doesn't unlock properly - attempted fix worked for a time and now is broken again.
27000 mi
Though this was a recall item, we actually had the issue. The rear door latches get water in them and will freeze such that they will not latch shut. The car is not drivable when this happens (happened) because the rear doors will not latch closed.
Rear liftgate latch/lock assembly failed. Liftgate would not stay closed. This is supplied as a complete assembly, fairly easily replaced through interior access panel.
37300 mi
C $40
Passenger rear seat lever for back recline and seat tip forward was jammed down and almost inoperative. Parts were removed, straightened, and replaced.
34100 mi
Loud squeak coming from windshield. They are aware of the problem but waiting for okay from district rep to replace. Sliding doors would not close after washing of vehicle. Ordered parts and replaced but now the door will not stay open on its catch assembly.
23000 mi
Seat rail broke - you couldn't recline the front seat.
44000 mi
US $85
A seat belt restraint broke
69000 mi
US $300
The driver's side sliding passenger door handle stopped working
43000 mi
Repeat trip both sliding doors occasionally will not unlock or latch when closed. If door does not latch repeated vibration from closing will correct the problem. If locked the door will unlock after several driving cycles.
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