

Engine (26%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (17%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (16%)
Other (7%)
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (19%)
< $100 (62%)
Engine not specified
66000 mi US $80 |
Computer problem - recalibrate |
263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
73000 mi US $1200 |
Timing cover leaking oil into alternator. |
82000 mi US $190 |
The fuel injector pump was not pushing enough fuel. The injector and pump were replaced. |
81600 mi US $10 |
Bearing in engine idler pulley failed. Replaced with aftermarket. |
84000 mi US $45 |
Squeal on engine start and A/C start. During diagnosis , observed harmonic balancer loose. Part finally failed completely. |
70000 mi US $125 |
Harmonic balancer deteriorated causing belt wobble and squeak |
57000 mi | Throttle body malfunction. Update: later cleared up on its own. |
147100 mi US $398 |
Slow leak in valve cover gasket causing engine oil to leak outside of the engine and around the alternator. Been leaking for over a year. Shop replaced valve cover gasket, plenum gasket, and spark plugs. |
111125 mi US $175 |
Both valve cover gaskets leaking. Front valve cover gasket replaced on this trip. |
64000 mi | Had issue with very rough start for 3-4 consecutive days first start in the morning no issues the rest of the day. Something related to oil pressure it seems. Initially found people discussing issues with the OCV on the intake and exhaust. Friend recommended changing oil and check for metal in oil. Replace 4 qts of oil and one qt of transmission fluid to clean the engine of deposits possibly solving the problem. Never had the issue again after 1k miles. Changed the oil back to regular oil and still no issue. The issue was eitehr solved by the tranny oil cleaning whatever was stuck or low oil not sure. Found out it could have been low oil noticed a valve cover leak on the 3.8L V6 closest to the front where the timing cover and block meet. This is a common problem with this engine after some miles and the valve cover gasket gets hard and brittle, forming a leak. |
2000 mi | Complained to dealer about noisy, choppy ride. Dealer proclaimed that all was "within specs" no problem found. |
1200 mi | Vehicle "check-engine" light came on. Dealer repaired faulty temperature sensor under warranty. No charge. |
97800 mi US $1100 |
Replaced valve cover gaskets. Replaced belt. |
115800 mi US $975 |
Replaced ignition switch. |
126000 mi US $500 |
Replaced throttle body Updated firmware for computer. |
26040 mi | Misfire cylinders. 12 error codes read with computer scanned |
27900 mi C $600 |
CO sensor replaced on warranty. Brake pads replaced, brake discs sleaned. |
64160 mi | Camshaft timing error |
65720 mi | Camshaft timing sensor was replaced on extended warranty. |
81220 mi | Cooling hose leaking. Service advised to replace it within a couple weeks. Part is already ordered. Gasket leaking oil. Service advised it is not an emergency repair and this can be done withing next 2-3 months (cost approx $600). |
84920 mi C $850 |
Leak from head gasket was bigger than dealership claimed. The leak damaged alternator. The independent car shop replaced gasket and alternator. |
85560 mi C $350 |
Canadian Tire car shop caused damage to the engine (left water in spark plugs) and engine developed misfires. Car had to be driven to dealer ship to fix it. Dealership cleaned water from the engine and replaced spark plugs. |
15000 mi | Throttle position sensor was replaced. |
69000 mi | chain tensioner |
10000 mi | The CEL came on several times, third and last time the worst. Caused the car to shake, the engine ran so roughly. The problem was a bad O2 sensor. After the Tech found what was setting the code, he cleared it. Said I could drive car until part came in. Installed new oxygen sensor. |
24000 mi | replace throttle position sensor. |
70600 mi US $88 |
Replaced idler pulley |
12000 mi | Replaced oil pan gasket |
34400 mi | O2 Sensor replaced. |
15000 mi US $980 |
Alternator failed, causing battery discharge. The car stranded the mechanic on test drive! Problem caused by oil leak. 2 bolts on engine were never properly tightened. Oil leaked onto alternator, shorting it out. |
18000 mi | I have a quiet tapping sound which the dealership claims is my fuel injection system and that it is not a problem. However, sometimes after cold starts the first 100 feet or so there is a very noticeable knocking sound. Then it disappears. |
59100 mi | Engine block was replaced. |
54000 mi | Noticed ticking noice when starting cold. It would dissapear after 5 mins drive. Found major problem with engine block. 3rd cylinder was scratched. Replaced engine. |
65000 mi US $75 |
replaced rear mufflers and tips |
10540 mi | Oil leak; gaskets replaced; dealer did not have in stock. Was told by dealer at 1st oil change, leak was "shipping oil" nothing to worry about. Mechanic (friend) correctly diagnosed problem . |
19840 mi | Oil leak - timing belt cover gasket. The diagnosis was made by a third party mechanic and with his information I was insistent enough to convince the dealer to fix the problem |
80460 mi C $316 |
O2 sensor |
52000 mi US $300 |
Car abruptly stopped driving faster than 25 mph. Throttle sensor replaced. |