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Chart based on 24 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
Steering wheel grip began to disintegrate/emulsify. It was only top left corner (9-oclock to 11-oclock) and would come off in my hands. Dealer completely replaced steering wheel under warranty.
34000 mi
Steering wheel wrap visibly wearing off; told warranty wouldn't cover it due to normal wear & tear. My steering wheel cover rubbed silver paint of plastic on wheel - plastic silver center of wheel replaced under warranty.
Front bumper was not primed prior to applying final coat of paint prior to shipment after assembly in Korea. Dealer primed and painted bumper to factory spec and gave gratis loaner car.
4000 mi
Rattle coming from dash. Very annoying. Dealer #3 could not hear, but it's very obvious. Rattle can be heard above radio. Going back to try Dealer #2.
Water leaking into rear cargo area. Loose bolt in hatch latch receiver found. Silicone sealant was added, bolt replaced, and pressure testing confirmed no more leaking.
63240 mi
Water continuing to leak into rear cargo area. Dealer discovered that rear lights were improperly reinstalled (by them on last visit), reinstalled properly.
45000 mi
The spray nozzle in the rear window was spraying water into the inside of the car. It's replaced under warranty.
Customer states the passenger side B pillar shoulder belt adjuster button is coming apart. Check and advise
8000 mi
Seatbelt B pillar cover slider not staying at stops. Replaced B pillar shoulder belt adjuster
21000 mi
Drivers side sun visor would not stay in the up position blocking view through windshield. Drivers side vanity light would not turn on when visor mirror cover was opened.
Paint chips located at top of hood/fenders. Cause is a bent hood hinge, hood rubs on fenders when lifted. Problem has not been repaired. Car has been in since the end of March and will be fixed under warranty.
22000 mi
The knob on the passenger side manual window came off the problem was a missing clip, clip replaced free of charge. Total time 3 minutes.
22000 mi
The clip that opens the center glovebox broke off. The dealership has ordered the parts and they should be replaced tomorrow.
24180 mi
Faulty gasket on third brake light allowing in moisture. Third brake light and/or gasket needs replacing. Parts ordered.
26660 mi
Faulty gasket on third brake light allowing in moisture, replaced.
40920 mi
Mechanic cracked rear hatch interior trim while replacing exterior door latch handle. Parts ordered.
46500 mi
Replaced damaged interior trim. While replacing initial trim piece damaged by dealer's mechanic at previous visit, it was discovered that an underlying piece was also broken and an attempt was made by the previous mechanic to glue the trim piece together & hide damage. Second interior trim piece replaced successfully.
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