Subframe detachment at very low mileage
Subframe detached at 45 mph with just 2,500 mi on the vehicle
Check engine light: Off
A subframe detached at 45 mph with only 2,500 miles on the vehicle — an extremely low-mileage failure that suggests a possible manufacturing or installation defect rather than the corrosion-over-time failures usually seen on other vehicles. Severe subframe rust is separately documented as "a very common issue" on higher-mileage examples, so both an early-failure and a corrosion-driven pathway appear to affect this nameplate. Subframe failures are reported on many other vehicles, but rarely on one this close to new.
detached at 2,500 mi; severe subframe rust separately reported at higher mileage
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Fuel gauge malfunction — confirmed 'repair doesn't hold' instance
Gauge reads incorrectly, drivers run out of fuel unexpectedly
Check engine light: On
Roughly 40% of the sampled complaints describe a fuel gauge reading incorrectly, causing drivers to run out of fuel unexpectedly — in one case stalling on the freeway at 65 mph three times in two months while showing a quarter tank, in another causing the driver to run out of gas twice with passengers aboard on interstate curves, "nearly causing accidents." NHTSA Investigation PE14012 covered this issue and was reportedly closed in January 2015, but complaints continued afterward, with one owner explicitly reporting that "the recall failed to resolve" the underlying issue after $1,000+ in parts.
$1,000+ (fuel pump + instrument cluster) after the investigation's remedy failed to resolve it
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Timing chain problems, recurring even after repair
Rattling, premature wear, failure recurred after a prior replacement
Check engine light: On
Timing chain rattling and premature wear/failure at 85,000+ miles requiring major engine repair; notably, one owner reported the issue recurring even after a prior replacement, so the repair does not always hold.
$2,166.57 for a second replacement85,000+ mi (first failure), 105,000 mi (second replacement)
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Transmission and engine mount issues
Jerking, slipping, hard shifting, clunking and excessive engine movement
Check engine light: On
Transmission failure at 80,000 miles with jerking beginning at 75,000 miles; separately, clunking sounds and excessive engine movement consistent with engine mount failure.
75,000 – 80,000 mi (transmission)
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No Start, Engine Stalls
No-start condition, or the engine stalls
Check engine light: Off
No-start condition, or the engine stalls. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 95 owner reports on file.
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Fuel Injectors May Fail and Cause Drivability Concerns
Fuel injectors fail, causing drivability concerns
Check engine light: On
Fuel injectors fail, causing drivability concerns. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 38 owner reports on file.
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Exhaust Manifold Can Warp and Cause the Studs to Break Off
Exhaust manifold warps, causing the studs to break off
Check engine light: Off
Exhaust manifold warps, causing the studs to break off. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 28 owner reports on file.
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Radio and Entertainment System Malfunction With Persistent Issues
Radio and entertainment system malfunctions with persistent issues
Check engine light: Off
Radio and entertainment system malfunctions with persistent issues. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 23 owner reports on file.
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Erratic or High Idle After Cleaning Throttle Body
Erratic or high idle after cleaning the throttle body
Check engine light: Off
Erratic or high idle after cleaning the throttle body. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 19 owner reports on file.
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Ignition Coils and ECU Failure Due to Broken Ground Cable
Ignition coils and ECU fail due to a broken ground cable
Check engine light: On
Ignition coils and ECU fail due to a broken ground cable. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 15 owner reports on file.
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Dirt Buildup in Front Hub Splines May Cause Noise on Acceleration
Dirt buildup in the front hub splines causes noise on acceleration
Check engine light: Off
Dirt buildup in the front hub splines causes noise on acceleration. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 12 owner reports on file.
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Coolant Leak From Plug Behind Timing Cover
Coolant leaks from a plug behind the timing cover
Check engine light: Off
Coolant leaks from a plug behind the timing cover. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 12 owner reports on file.
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The most unusual problem on this generation is a subframe that detached at 45 mph with only 2,500 miles on the vehicle — an extremely low-mileage failure suggesting a possible manufacturing or installation defect, rather than the high-mileage corrosion seen in most subframe failures. There are also well-documented reports of a fuel gauge malfunction causing drivers to run out of fuel unexpectedly, with owners explicitly describing the recall investigation as having failed to resolve the underlying issue.