470-horsepower 6.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
35000 mi US $1100 |
Car sounded like a woodpecker on cold/warm startup. Diagnosed bad lifters. Second time replacing bad lifters under warranty since owning. Noise coming from A/C vents sounded like a continuos "tack-tack-tack". Diagnosed bad A/C vent actuators for drivers side. Card had traction contro, FCW off, vehicle System Information Error, Automatic Cruise Control Unavailable warning lights on. Diagnosed bad ABS/traction control sensors for both front wheels. |
292-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
5000 mi US $120 |
A stud that supports the splash rear passenger shield broke (or had been broken) and was replaced. |
7300 mi US $109 |
There was a clicking noise emitted from the dash. A vent actuator was replaced. |
94000 mi US $1400 |
Driver side tie rod end replaced with new; brake rotors polished; and software updates. |
350-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
58000 mi US $330 |
Tie rods were loose. Mechanic said it could go for a while longer, but the rattle and looseness made the car feel uncomfortable so I had it fixed now. |
126000 mi US $600 |
The front stabilizer bars were bad which caused noticeable vibration in the front when driving over rough pavement or braking from highway speeds. |
130500 mi US $1200 |
The compressor had to be replaced. |
148000 mi US $1200 |
Radiator leaked front tie-rods needed adjusting/replacement |
161000 mi US $400 |
The alternator was bad and had it replaced. |
165000 mi US $800 |
Steering wheel vibration while braking. |
340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
131000 mi US $1500 |
Replaced Ball joints, sruts and strut mounts. |
182000 mi US $500 |
Replaced water pump and serpentine belt tensioner. |
187000 mi US $250 |
Alternator went out at 187,000 miles. Replaced alternator. |
205000 mi US $240 |
Both outer tie rod ends were loose. Replaced both outer tie rod ends and aligned front end. |
124000 mi US $800 |
Leak in AC compressor. Had to replace. |
135200 mi US $550 |
Replaced water pump and thermostat after engine overheated. Also replaced worn front control arms. Radiator started leaking fluid. Replaced the radiator and had the system flushed. Suspected that the radiator was damaged when the water pump failed. |
340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
70000 mi US $300 |
Exhaust manifold gaskets causing ticking noise Pass side headlight works sometimes but not all. Replaced entire assembly, same problem. Problem due to wiring. |
72000 mi US $150 |
pass side door lock stopped operating with remote and interior door lock/unlock button. |
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
26000 mi US $200 |
tie rod showing signs of wear/damage. Replaced to be safe |
42000 mi US $1200 |
ball joint repair to both sides |
55000 mi US $400 |
The transmission lock when in Park broke, and I could not take out of Park. Had to replace |
65000 mi US $500 |
Car would just shut off on road, no reason. Fuses and ignition replaced, problem persisted 3x. Aftermarket fog lights installed years ago; switch put in wrong, caused shorts. Finally traced and repaired. |
Engine not specified
141000 mi US $1200 |
sensor replaced |
425-horsepower 6.1L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
44000 mi US $200 |
Replaced front calipers because pistons frozen, $750 for parts, three hours DIY labor. One headlamp removed and resealed because water was getting in there and fogging it up. Replaced loose outer tie rod ends: 43,700 mi, 2 hrs DIY, $80 parts plus $120 for alignment. |
45000 mi US $550 |
Front struts replaced - clunking noise over bumps. |
46000 mi US $385 |
Both rear wheel bearings had play in them. Replaced both bearings. |
65000 mi US $100 |
Upper ball joint started squeaking. Replaced upper control arm (ball joint not replaceable by itself). |
69000 mi US $400 |
Clunk over bumps. Shop replaced sloppy steering u-joint. Still clunks over bumps. |
75600 mi US $1600 |
Suspension work to fix clunk. |
350-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
48000 mi US $120 |
Both outer tie rod ends replaced by me due to rattle in front end. |
64000 mi US $125 |
Right side outer tie rod loose |
84725 mi US $275 |
The power steering pump developed a leak at the shaft seal and needed to be replaced. The power steering pump developed a leak at the shaft seal and needed to be replaced. |
110000 mi US $350 |
Tire pressure monitor sensor control module |
120000 mi US $2200 |
Engine needed to be rebuilt because a valve seat failed. |
46000 mi US $250 |
Parking brakes worn and rusted away to the point where it broke apart inside the rear wheels and was keeping the wheels from spinning freely. |
53000 mi US $900 |
Catalytic converter pipes rusted. loud exhaust and engine code. Replaced both and they are very expensive. |
28700 mi US $3000 |
Front suspension noise. |
97000 mi US $1500 |
Tie rods control arm busnings and struts |
81840 mi C $220 |
Tie rod end developed play. Replaced. |
93620 mi C $1200 |
Rack was weeping and replaced. |
40000 mi US $400 |
Upper control arm ball joint failed on drivers side. Replaced both arms at $200 each. |
75000 mi US $250 |
Power steering pump replaced |
84200 mi US $1000 |
Rear sub-frame replaced because of rust and cracked welds. |
340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
48000 mi US $1100 |
Front end clunking over bumps was the problem. Dealer installed Steering Rack because of leak in existing. This DID NOT fix the problem. Looking for mechanical help elsewhere. MK: rack was leaking, so count that aspect as successful. O2 sensor light appeared after first repaired. Connections where checked and problem has not reoccurred. |
89000 mi US $423 |
Steering pump replaced |
103000 mi US $3000 |
Main controller died. Would have cost $3,000 to fix, more than the car was worth, so traded it. |
81000 mi US $2500 |
Replaced Transmission |
150000 mi US $859 |
Replace intermediate steering shaft. Replace right outer tie rod end Replace bushing |
160000 mi US $1180 |
Replace upper ball joints on both sides. Replace insert tie rod. |
165000 mi US $350 |
Oil pressure sending unit replaced |
91000 mi US $350 |
Outer tie rod ends replaced on both left and right. Common issue with LX platform cars. I recommend MOOG replacement parts on this one, not OEM. |
125000 mi US $1500 |
Replaced condenser and accumulator, yet another tie rod replaced, rethreaded and replaced a spark plug that shot out. |
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
172980 mi C $1200 |
Clunking noise from suspension; play in steering; replaced both upper control arms and intermediate steering shaft, also left side strut rod. |
174840 mi C $1200 |
Noise re-occurred; decided to replace roght side strut rod; sold car before repair done. |
94000 mi US $2900 |
Head gasket leaking. No damage to heads. Gaskets replaced along with timing belt and water pump. |
48000 mi US $100 |
Repaired broken pins on rocker arm assembly, left bank. |
58000 mi US $178 |
Fixed EGR vacuum leak; replaced broken seal and gasket to correct the problem. |
120700 mi US $723 |
Tension mounts broken, replaced. |
89500 mi US $2500 |
cylinder misfire caused by warped cylinder head (#4) |
138700 mi US $750 |
Replaced alternator Replaced oil pan |
153000 mi US $310 |
Could not shift gear selector out of park. Linkage replaced. |
176000 mi US $500 |
Blower motor replaced |
187000 mi US $1717 |
Replaced leaking water pump and timing belt |