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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
A musty smell in cabin. Clogged drains soaked carpets. Required replacement of all carpets, headliner and seat underlayments
45000 mi
US $50
Water leaking into trunk. Dealer replaced trunk seal.
69400 mi
C $130
RF xenon headlight unit has water droplets on inside of lamp unit. Dealer said out of warranty since 4000 km over, even though obviously an old problem. Suggested a hair dryer.
34300 mi
Stuck sunglasses case. New case ordered.
20000 mi
sunroof crooked
28000 mi
Sunroof off kilter.
27000 mi
US $27
Increasingly loud wind noise on driver side above 45mph. Dealer adjusted driver side door, reducing the problem significantly.
The inside roof and doors textile material fell down and the inside foamy material deteriorated and kept falling down. Probably from the heat in my country.
200 mi
Replaced headlights - excess condensation in both headlights
28000 mi
US $50
Driverside door seal was never glued and seal was loose.
10000 mi
Lumbar adjustment knob in passenger seat did not work. New part was ordered and will be installed when it arrives.
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