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Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
Flat tire, however while repairing the flat, the tire pressure sensor broke. The tire place (Sears) had to replace it, but now the TPMS light is lit which will require a visit to the dealership to reset it.
23000 mi
Something is jammed in the track for the passenger seat and so cannot be adjusted. They quoted one hour labor and/or $500 for new tracks.
42000 mi
US $20
Gas station attendant knocked off the rubber piece on the fuel door lifter. I had to replace the lifter so the fuel door would open properly.
36000 mi
The drivers seat was not torqued to the correct value at the factory so the seat started moving around a bit during hard turns.
42000 mi
Fuel door pop-up rubber missing. Replaced.
6000 mi
US $315
Replaced cracked windshield
31000 mi
Windshield wiper base joint in one of the two wipers became loose while driving resulting in one getting stuck under the other wiper every time wipers are engaged. Had to take it to the dealer to tighten the wiper joint to fix the problem.
76700 mi
US $12
Found out "all the hood scoop clips were missing" -dealer had items in stock, replaced missing clips
Two (brand new) tires that were installed at the dealer would not hold air. Dealer found galvanic corrosion between the steel valve stems and the aluminum wheels. Removed corrosion and replaced o-ring gasket.
82000 mi
US $30
TPMS seal developed a leak at valve stem. Tire would not hold pressure.
11000 mi
Front passenger seat would not slide forward or back Replaced handle and slide mechanism
8000 mi
repair broken cable on rear seat latch(no charge), oil change
112840 mi
C $245
Had to order and replace rear wiper assembly, old one was stuck in rust. Expensive since it is impossible to order only the stuck part, had to replace whole assembly including motor.
21000 mi
MPG calculation was off from factory delivery. TSB issued to flash computer to more accurately calculate MPG.
Lug bolt broke while mounting winter tires. Necessitated replacement of entire wheel assembly.
58280 mi
C $350
Rear gate handle would get stuck open. Required replacement.
33000 mi
US $90
Drivers seat track broke, locked seat in position. Was out of warranty but, Kudos to Roush Honda in Westerville, Oh., got the Honda area rep to do it as a warranty repair. The complete seat frame had to be replaced, $800 part, no cost to me
67000 mi
US $10
Rear license plate bulb holder clips broken.
Had to buy part, dealership installed no charge during oil change
67700 mi
Rear hatch exterior latch freezing up, repair involves lubricating pivot for latch, apparently a poor design that freezes up over time due to being exposed the weather.
7000 mi
1. Installed rubber plugs on the bottom of the car;
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