107-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
41540 mi C $250 |
Muffler corroded |
122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
19000 mi US $150 |
Exhaust pipe became detached from muffler. Flange rusted at joint. Mechanic welded flange back to pipe, and no parts replaced. |
26000 mi US $700 |
Pipe connecting catalytic converter to muffler had completely rusted off. Rust also had gotten into catalytic converter and muffler -- both needed to be replaced. |
5000 mi | The gas tank is being completely replaced as the valve that tells the gas pump to shut off was permanently locked in place. The gas tank is being completely replaced as the valve that tells the gas pump to shut off was permanently locked in place. |
42160 mi | I complained of "metal banging" noise. Problem was exhaust flange "coming apart" before the catalytic converter. Replaced under warranty but I had no warranty left. I assume it's a common problem and they just did it free because of |
44640 mi | Exhaust flange was breaking again. Dealer patched/repaired it at no cost to me. |
47120 mi C $605 |
Centrepipe exhaust flange broke off muffler and stated muffler was rotten. Dealer tried to attach new muffler but centrepipe rotted and broke as well. installed new muffler and centrepipe. |
50840 mi | There was a rattle and I discovered a metal plate bolted to bottom of car just over half way back, and had 4 bolts that were not fully secured. I attempted to secure the bolts but they were rusted and snapped off. I am not sure what the plate is for. I suspect that the dealer who replaced the exhaust previously never fully reattached the plate, but can't be sure. Only other shop that worked on the vehicle was oil change shops. |
165000 mi US $2100 |
Rear main oil seal leaking, they replaced the rear main oil seal and I had them replace the transmission input and output seals, wheel bearing seals, clutch, pressure plate, slave cylinder and flywheel as well since the car has high mileage. |
122-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
125000 mi US $1000 |
Threw the Bank 1 Sensor Code early on in life of vehicle. Just now replaced both sensors (air/fuel and heated O2 sensor) and Catalytic Converter |
30000 mi | Engine would not start(turn key to start and nothing happened) |
5000 mi | Engine started knocking when cold, mostly went away once warmed up, unless very cold outside. Dealer states this is normal for this engine. Note: this is not a slight tick, this is a knocking. New car sound worse than my 86 F-150. |
276000 mi US $120 |
Diagnosed Bad converters and struts. Didn't get repaired because of high cost for CA converters ($1400.) and high miles on car |