201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
125000 mi US $60 |
Brake line ruptured. Replaced both front brake lines myself. Repair shop wanted 290.00. Cost of parts was 60.00. Saved 230.00. Total time was about 75 mins. |
167300 mi US $200 |
ABS tone ring on the front passenger side cracked and would cause the ABS to engage randomly when braking in a slow turn. |
60760 mi C $40 |
Both front ABS tone rings cracked, a common problem leading to premature ABS activation. Epoxied them back into place with JB weld; real cost to me was $0 as I already had a tube on hand. Factory fix is a new axle, as these are press-fitted. |
150000 mi US $283 |
Front driver brake line failed due to corrosion. Replacing all four brake lines. Also replacing nonworking 12 volt car power outlet. |
155000 mi US $336 |
Tone ring broken on front left axle. At least once daily when I would brake it would almost pulsate the brakes acting like I was on ice or something. Made me feel like I was not going to be able to stop. Replaced left front axle. |
95000 mi US $30 |
Front left brake sticks. Caliper needs to be replaced. Decided to wait until other brake work needs to be done (e.g. pads/rotors) and have all work done simultaneously. |
201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
84200 mi US $325 |
Tone ring for ABS cracked and caused ABS failure. New tone ring was installed which called for partial disassembly of left side wheel/suspension/axel. |
85300 mi US $100 |
Brake cables to both rear wheels seized. Both were replaced |
95000 mi US $700 |
Replaced ABS control module |
131000 mi US $60 |
Self-adjusters on rear brakes not working. Replaced adjuster hardware. |
155000 mi | ABS sensor failure |
187000 mi US $30 |
Replaced ABS sensor |
141000 mi US $400 |
ABS ring on axle began activating at random braking intervals. Axle required replacement; cv boots were replaced at the same time. |
161000 mi | Brake lines rusted out and failed on the road. Immediately replaced vehicle. Overall, it was a great car, but was ultimately overly susceptible to corrosion. |
110000 mi US $577 |
No brakes, lost hydraulic fluid pressure. Replaced one failed brake line. |
110300 mi US $250 |
Replaced Front pads and rotors, rear wheel cylinder, front left brake line, both rear brake line. |