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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
Transmission oil cooler located in the radiator leaked, transmission fluid entered cooling system, turning into a mayonnaise like substance. Replaced radiator, flushed all fluids, will require further flushes over next 12 months.
240000 mi
US $55
Knock Sensor went bad, causing the Check Emission System alarm. Speed sensing sensor has a short.
49400 mi
Turbocharger was leaking and replaced under about-to-expire warranty. Service guy said he'd never seen this.
Overheating suddenly. Took it into dealership. Diagnostics and testing done. Could not find problem. Told to drive it for a couple of weeks and bring it back. Overheating the next day. Took it back. Now I need a new engine for $10,000.
22000 mi
Car will stutter on occasion (2-3 times per year) when under heavy acceleration load. Loses power momentarily with banging noise then catches with jerking sensation. Dealer unable to replicate, no engine codes, always run 93 octane + mobil1
11000 mi
engine bolt came loose
80000 mi
US $4000
Turbo went out at 80,000 took a long time to diagnose Turbo went out at 80,000 took a long time to diagnose
100000 mi
US $100
Vaccum hose bad
58500 mi
Hissing sound from lower radiator area after engine is up to temp. Coolant smell in cabin.
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