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Chart based on 6 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
Sunroof button only partly functional; requires holding it in instead of a quick push. No big deal.
22000 mi
Sun glass holder seems to have misshapen due to excessive roof heat during Summer. Compartment was on floor when I entered vehicle after work one day. No broken parts, but kept falling back out after several attempts to reinstall it.
Driver side floor mat hook became disloged from the floor.
16000 mi
Right rear rattle. Not suspension related but the dealership thought it was a shock part. They replaced it but failed to fix the rattle. I have yet to go back.
20000 mi
Factory wheel (rim), clear coat started peeling. Wheel replaced under warranty.
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