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Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
Front side marker lites replace sockets and bulbs.
33000 mi
US $100
Disconnection of rear lights from break lights. Break lights did not illuminate noticeably when pressing on the breaks
47000 mi
US $400
A/C Recharge (needed) and intercooler cleaning (preventative)
6000 mi
The A/C system was not blowing cold air even with the unit set to MAX. The dealers checked the system and found it to be low and recharged the system. They also added a dye to the system so they can see if any leaks are present.
Windshield washer pump was INOP. I replaced it with OEM parts in less than an hour.
23200 mi
Cruise control when set, and needing to slow down, vehicle would downshift hard. Re-flashed computer, fixed.
32000 mi
Blowing hot air climbing small hill. Previous dealership visit claimed no problem found, revisit found AC very low.
10 mi
Front passenger power seat motor squeals loudly. Ordered new seat motor and track. front passenger power seat motor squeals. Repair under warranty.
1000 mi
Power seat motor and track replaced.
8200 mi
Sync completely died, radio switching l/R speakers randomly. Sync system died. Buttons not responding. USB and Aux jack not working.
13000 mi
Sync died for second time. Reset sync module. Problem comes back after 2 weeks after reset. Dealer could not do anything because hardware passed self test and software up to date.
16000 mi
sync module need to reset, bluetooth not functioning...
35200 mi
Sync always in privacy mode, can't receive phone call through Bluetooth.
40000 mi
US $160
Slow cranking but always started. Battery replaced and back to normal.
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