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Chart based on 47 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
Keyless start error returned. Dealer reprogrammed both keys and the problem has no returned. Error with satellite radio causing it not to function. Would happen several times each week. Replaced roof antenna. Previous satellite radio error fix unsuccessful. Replaced entire radio/nav unit and so far the problem has not returned.
23000 mi
Passenger headlamp error. Bulb replacement didn't remedy. Dealer had to order new bulb holder and found the old to be melted.
Sunvisor replaced as light would not shut off. Replacement sunvisor light also would not shut off. Replaced again.
26000 mi
Navigation system started freezing and acting erratic. Reset and updated firmware, even though dealer had no idea updated firmware for unit existed
3000 mi
Rear tail light replacement
11700 mi
Passenger side rearview mirror was not moving down when in reverse
20500 mi
The driver side headlamp was out and it was determined that the driver side headlight unit needed to be replaced.
6000 mi
Driver's side power seat (memory function) didn't work. Needed to replace the seat motor.
11000 mi
Passenger overhead light, drivers side lock switch, passenger side window switch,
15000 mi
Drivers side power mirror will not work. When selecting drivers side the passenger mirror will adjust. When select passenger the passenger will adjust. Drivers side can only be adjusted manually with force.
31000 mi
Passenger power mirror stopped tilting down, tried to fix twice and finally got it on the third try. Kessy failed and needed to be reset. Bluetooth then malfunctioned. Each on seperate occassions.
38000 mi
Kessy system stopped working
40000 mi
kessy system again
50500 mi
US $250
Since the day I bought the car the battery has occasionally gone dead and required a jump start. The dealer always said the battery was fine. This time they said it was fine but during a software update in the shop it failed completely.
40840 mi
driving light burnt out. Covered under warranty
52700 mi
C $120
Ac leaking.
58000 mi
US $112
Dealer re-calibrated exhaust sensor
165000 mi
US $500
Car not starting intermittently. Door ajar light on for a couple months, replaced door switch assembly
56000 mi
US $50
Replaced faulty trunk latch, lock and actuator. Open trunk switch did not work. Head up display never showed trunk open, trunk light would not illuminate.
84500 mi
updated radio software
29000 mi
Failed battery two months after warranty ended
33700 mi
Failed left front headlight. Headlight assembly replaced.
17000 mi
Garage door opener on visor
48000 mi
Headlight housing recall. Passenger side headlight housing contacts had failed.
83000 mi
Clockspring broke while I was turning around in my driveway - with a very discernible "pop" sound within my steering column. The airbag warning light came on immediately, and I knew what had happened. Common problem, recall.
57000 mi
Body control module failed
33000 mi
Two speaker related rattles. One fixed by replacing bolt. One not fixed yet (part on order).
20000 mi
Sirius radio is intermittent.
20000 mi
First replacement head did not fix the Sirius cutting out problem and added a screen to dark issue. Second replacement head fixed screen problem, improved but did not completely fix Sirius issue.
23000 mi
Third replacement head to fix Sirius radio cutting out. So far so good.
39500 mi
Battery failed 600 miles after warrantee ran out.
Car had to be towed in.
26500 mi
US $250
Battery failed after 2.5 years. Replacement excluded from warranty.
AC water condenser drain tube installed incorrectly during factory assembly. Water drained inside the car.
New carpet liner replaced. A/C water hose installation corrected.
56120 mi
Driver door lock actuator mechanism.
12000 mi
Grinding sound was occurring when windshield wipers were in use. Dealer stated bearing failing in wiper motor. Ordered replacement motor.
31000 mi
Battery had to be replaced
89000 mi
Replaced Takata air bag inflator
14000 mi
About a week after replacement of headliner, I noticed that daylight running lights were ALWAYS on - previous functionality missing. Also LED indicators next to shift lever were dark. Full check carried out and defects rectified.
16000 mi
Turning of steering wheel produced slight clicking noise (sounded like a small ratchet malice shop manager guessed that a clock spring in the steering column was at fault. Turns out that the airbag was making the noise. Clicking is still present
19000 mi
This was a continuation of the "clicking sound" in the steering wheel when turning. After installation of 2 faulty airbags as remedies, it was indeed determined that faulty airbags were the cause. This took lots of effort to nail down.
73000 mi
US $940
Replaced alternator.
33000 mi
Right rear taillight went out
36000 mi
One of the 4 rear backup sensors failed. A replacement sensor was ordered by the dealer and I was told they would call me when it came in.
53000 mi
License plate light bulb. Charged for half an hour of labor.
40000 mi
Wiper motor replaced.
83000 mi
US $600
power rear window end-of-travel sensor failed. Totally discharged battery within 24 hours.
22200 mi
Drivers side headlight out. Had to repair wiring. I believe there has been a recall for this or similar issue.
28000 mi
Passenger side headlight out.
16000 mi
US $1166
AC needed major overhaul.
26000 mi
US $90
Replaced Battery
Left rear door not locking - faulty actuator
10000 mi
Left rear window motor issue. Replaced the motor.
25000 mi
Passenger side vanity light stayed on. Required new visor.
Air Conditioner blowing hot air. This was the second time in one year for this condition. Dealer repaired.
36300 mi
Air Conditioner not working. Dealer stated it was OK, but again it was not working one week later.
42000 mi
US $200
Air conditioner has been repaired now 4 times. 3 times at the dealer, who last said everything was working properly, but it was not. As winter approached, I let it go. Took car to my regular shop and found the Freon refill valve broken.
10000 mi
DRL bulb out when car was purchased. Dealer fixed at no cost to me because of warranty.
26100 mi
Front passenger window slow to go up. Sometimes when auto-up is used, the window would go almost to the top and then would auto-reverse and go down instead.
26000 mi
Compas module came loose from trunk lid mounting. Re-attached by technician.
39000 mi
US $50
Lock mechanism in drivers side door was non responsive, replaced under warranty.
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