

Engine (54%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (21%)
Other (0%)
$2500+ (8%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (4%)
$100 - $499 (44%)
< $100 (36%)
turbocharged 208hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
37000 mi | Car was in for routine free maintenance for new brake pads, oil change and wiper blades. dealer kep the car overnight. in the morning car had the cold start rattle. Cam chain tensioner, cam chain and guides replaced. |
32500 mi US $2450 |
Thermostat housing leaking, repaired under warranty Fuel mileage was under 30, normally 34 mpg so ordered Fuel induction system to be cleaned. |
turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
48000 mi US $450 |
The thermostat was leaking. The thermostat was replaced. |
106000 mi US $3500 |
Timing chain broke, valves bent, crank seized. |
37000 mi | Leaking Intake Manifold |
10000 mi | Check engine light came on - dealer stated it was due to carbon build-up - removed intake and preformed a carbon cleaning of the intake system. |
18000 mi | Leaked oil replaced an engine seal. |
31600 mi | Turbo went out. |
turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
54000 mi US $4000 |
Engine was replaced with factory crate engine due to failed ring. |
55000 mi US $100 |
Replaced Throttle Bosy |
118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
58900 mi US $350 |
Engine was bucking surging under load. Dealer replaced spark plugs |
66300 mi US $110 |
Replaced coil packs |
82400 mi US $100 |
Replace Thermostat housing & coolant |
77000 mi US $600 |
Engine overheating, first yellow light then red. Coolant overflow tank DRY. Hose worn through from rubbing against other engine parts, replaced. Part cost over $100, shop supplies and 1 hour labor - $300. Bucking, near to complete stall when slowing or stopping. Poor acceleration, slow then jackrabbit burst of speed (auto transmission). Burning 2 quarts of oil/month, blue smoke emission noted. Oil on wires around engine. Top off oil or else. Bucking, stalling upon stop, low idle. Carbon blowout treatment given, power restored to engine. Mechanic suspects headgasket replacement needed. Hard to find someone that knows what he's doing. Dealer shop doesn't know, either. Expensive parts. Trading it in no matter how much I love the car - ridiculous amount of major $$$ repairs :( |
43000 mi | Replaced part of oil cooler. |
118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
83500 mi | Spark plugs, ignition coils, multiple gaskets |
85000 mi US $300 |
Leaking thermostat housing. I replaced thermostat & housing, water transfer pipe, water pump, coolant reservoir and cap. |
92700 mi US $2000 |
New clutch and flywheel. Had been gradually getting worse, so probably just that the lining wore out. |
97000 mi US $400 |
New fuel injector installed |
64100 mi C $300 |
Water thermostat failure. New thermostat installed, coolant refilled and anti-freeze replaced. |
74400 mi | Replaced cooling system thermostat. Part under warranty from replacement in previous summer so no charge for the work. |
84320 mi C $221 |
replaced timing belt tensioner |
88860 mi C $425 |
Replace oil pan gasket |
63000 mi | Replaced water pump a second time |