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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
Driver's seat belt buckle would not latch. Replaced buckle.
78000 mi
US $500
Tire sensor broke and right rear tire deflated. Car was also shaking at high speeds when brakes were pressed. Went to dealer. Front rotors were very rusty and warped. Got new rotors and new tire valve.
5000 mi
Sunroof was leaking when large amounts of water hit the roof, such as automatic car wash or heavy rain. Leakage was far in excess of acceptable level. Dealer replaced sunroof window glass and seal kit. Problem resolved.
72540 mi
Front seatbelts not retracting automatically.
13000 mi
Broken gas cap tether.
15000 mi
Broken gas cap tether.
12000 mi
One of the smart keys would lock/unlock the car but would not start the car. Replaced the battery and the problem persisted. Dealer replaced the defective smart key.
42340 mi
C $500
Check door straps ordered. Noisy. TSB.
110360 mi
C $950
Left front wheel came off the vehicle during driving. Wheel lug nuts came loose. Replaced brake rotor, wheel rim, wheel alignment, complete suspension inspection
13000 mi
Rear window would not do down the entire way. A piece of stryofoam had come loose inside the door and prevented the window from descending completely. Repaired under warranty.
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