

Engine (30%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (4%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (36%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)
Other (5%)
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (42%)
< $100 (58%)
263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
27000 mi | Turned out to be debris in a filter in the vapor recovery system that caused a blockage code. Took time to track down the source, since the filter is not monitored by sensors. |
56000 mi | Check Engine light came on, and fault was a failed oxygen sensor. Valve cover leak (minor). |
20000 mi | car quit, throttle position sensor, replaced same |
112000 mi US $225 |
Replaced serpentine belt |
42000 mi | valve cover gasket replaced |
48600 mi US $150 |
The valve cover gasket, which had been repaired by the dealer under warranty, continued to leak and finally caused the alternator to stop charging. |
38375 mi | Ticking noise noticed when engine is cold. Related to engine RPM. No repair at this time: dealer is monitoring. |
42000 mi | Customer noticed ticking noise at previous oil change. Mechanic noticed it at THIS oil change. Front engine cover gasket was leaking: mechanic changed both timing chain tenisoners along with gaskets. |
52500 mi US $200 |
Ticking noise issue re-examined by dealer at end of warranty: 'could not reproduce'. Service Manager went for a ride - noise was present, and he diagnosed it as 'knock'. Performed $200 intake cleaning. Did not abate the noise at all. Ticking noise issue re-examined by dealer at end of warranty: 'could not reproduce'. Service Manager went for a ride - noise was present, and he diagnosed it as 'knock'. Performed $200 intake cleaning. Did not abate the noise at all. |
56000 mi US $175 |
Local AAA certified shop reviewed dealer end of warranty work. Found intake manifold fouled with carbon (dealer had supposedly cleaned it). Performed additional cleaning and partial tune-up. Ticking noise still present, and heard. Local AAA certified shop reviewed dealer end of warranty work. Found intake manifold fouled with carbon (dealer had supposedly cleaned it). Performed additional cleaning and partial tune-up. Ticking noise still present, and heard. |
70000 mi | Ticking noise in engine never fixed. |
100000 mi US $300 |
Check engine light activated due to a failed exhaust temp sensor. |
54000 mi | replaced idler pully |
35000 mi | Idler engine belt pulley failure... noisy. |