138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
37820 mi | Ticking noise from front axle area on certain low speed maneuvers. Narrowed down to the front axle and axle nuts. Dealer replaced left front axle. |
47740 mi | Replacement of shift cable connecting the shifter to the transmission. A squeaking noise was occurring when moving the shifter left from neutral (to first, second or reverse). |
52080 mi | Squeaking of clutch pedal upon rapid release (eg. after placing vehicle in neutral). The noise became more frequent over a period of several months. Shop found that the clutch release bearing had rusted/corroded. Replaced bearing. |
57040 mi | Replacement of left transmission output shaft seal due to clear oil found leaking under the vehicle. |
65100 mi | Clutch pedal began to feel spongy when depressed. Diagnosed as a failed component within the Clutch Master Cylinder. The entire CMC was replaced. |
24000 mi US $300 |
Originally believed to be drive-axle bearings. Turned out to be hub-damage: hub spun inside bearing due to insufficient torque of splined drive-axle from Factory NO TORQUE. Replaced both hubs and drive-axle bearings. Dealer REFUSED Warranty. |
138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
24000 mi | noise coming from transmission dual-clutch was damaged, replaced throw out bearing damaged, replaced flywheel damaged, replaced axle seal broken, replaced all caused by a flaw in the dual-clutch. |
13000 mi US $30 |
Hesitation when shifting between 1st & 2nd gear. Nothing done to replace it, they said it was "performing as designed" |