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Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
The fuel pump was replaced due to a fuel leak. They damaged the gas tank while removing the pump so that was replaced, as well.
25700 mi
No heat, engine temp no higher than 60 celcius (140 F)
Coolant FL22 type density was at -65C, dealer adjusted the density to -45C as per specification, engine temperature now average 80-83C (outside temp. is 5C today January 11, 2017.
Engine idling fast and getting poor mileage Had "gasoline direct injection fuel service" performed to clean deposits from air intake system. Turns out it was just a floor mat stuck under accelerator pedal causing problems.
12500 mi
Regenerative braking (I-ELOOP) system failed. Caused by fault in charging logic from control module. Dealer found service bulletin and reflashed module.
35420 mi
C $9
Oil drain cap replaced due to wear on the release bolt drive, at risk of becoming difficult to remove.
700 mi
Engine knocking could not be reproduced at dealer. Was told abnormal vibrations caused by radiator fan/compressor and is normal operation
3600 mi
Oil change & engine knocking, dealer again could not reproduce issue
3000 mi
Chronic engine knock/stall initially observed at 700mi. Has been in and out of shop at least once a month since purchasing vehicle. Has progressed from excessive vibrations at idle to physical stalling at speed
ECU re-flash. Display would temporary goes blank/freezes.
75640 mi
C $900
Header cracked and sheared off on the engine side of the flex pipe.
The header was repaired with a generic flange welded into place to reuse the original flex pipe as there was no issue with it.
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