

Engine (17%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (1%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (18%)
Other (13%)
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (10%)
< $100 (63%)
244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD
154000 mi US $600 |
Replace Water pump, timing belt and pulleys |
204000 mi US $55 |
Air mixture silinoid was throwing a code. Ended up being just a crack in the intake hose. |
106000 mi US $650 |
New water pump and timing belt. |
70000 mi US $50 |
Knocking noise was coming from the engine during cold start. It got somewhat quieter when warmed up. Found intake manifold gasket leak from and was replaced. |
93000 mi | Hydraulic tensioner was bad and it was covered under the extended warranty |
90000 mi | Misfiring. Dealer replaced spark plugs and re-flashed new program. |
205000 mi US $2400 |
Timing belt, water pump, |
121000 mi US $350 |
Spark Plug replacement |
146314 mi US $250 |
Oil leak necessitated replacement of the VTEC gasket |
112000 mi US $800 |
Heater core went. Check engine light came on. Fixed same day without issue. First real repair. |
120000 mi US $278 |
Engine was running rough at idle and engine light was flashing. #3 spark plug was found to be oil fouled. Root cause of oil fouling was undetermined, but all spark plugs were replaced as a first step. |
145000 mi US $1000 |
Emissions. Replace catalytic converter. |
120700 mi US $79 |
Updated software to help with VCM and spark plug fouling |
132000 mi US $70 |
Added vcmuzzler to prevent vcm from engaging |
48700 mi US $600 |
Oil had fouled 3 of 6 spark plugs due to faulty PCM settings during "ECO" mode - spark plugs replaced and PCM re-flashed to avoid future recurrance. |
24300 mi | Recall to update transmission software. Corrects problem with torque converter locking/unlocking at 30-55 mph in 5th gear at light throttle. |
98000 mi US $200 |
Failed oil pressure sensor on cylinder deactivation system. Cylinder bank stayed deactivated. |
134000 mi US $32 |
CEL turned on; code indicates a problem with EGR. Oil change interval shortened; went from 40% oil life remaining to overdue within 1100 miles (I was on a road trip and brought it home). Upon arriving at home and examining the valve I noticed two broken wires near the EGR valve connector. A couple butt splice connectors later I was able to turn off the CEL and resume normal operation. |
102000 mi | Broken engine mount. Replaced during timing belt repair. |
95000 mi US $500 |
One of the main parts that controls cylinder deactivation failed, leaving the car running on only 3 cylinders at all times (i.e. crippled). |
3000 mi | Check engine light came on, VCM and VSA systems deactivated due to engine misfire code. Code read and system reset. |
12400 mi | 11 month old van would not start for 24 hours. Just cranked over and over. Towed to dealership. Van started without problems at dealership. Dealership could not explain problem and no repair was made. Tow back to dealer next time stranded. |
23440 mi | Van lost another 1L of coolant in 9k miles. Second time this has happened. Dealer can't find leak. No action taken other than topping coolant level. |
36000 mi | Transmission not shifting properly. |
55000 mi US $99 |
2nd cyclinder misfire |
620 mi | rusting of gas tank filler tube ... to be replaced by dealer |
64500 mi US $500 |
Belt tensioner Burning oil. Not fixed yet. Apparently it's a known issue regarding blowby when the. " eco" mode is engaged. (Cylinder deactivation). |
244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
47300 mi | Was using coolant with no visible leaks, found rear cylinder bank head gasket was leaking. Replaced both head gaskets. |
15000 mi | Slow coolant leakage suspected by owner. Had missing coolant problem since van was bought. Explained problem to dealer but pressure tests show no evidence of coolant leakage. I suggested the leak may be internal. Return next time. |
35000 mi US $17 |
Engine oil level is low throughout 6000 miles between oil changes. Can't pinpoint the leak if there is one. |
40000 mi | Oil bolt gasket was leaking oil due to tearing. Replaced gasket and no oil leaks of yet. |