Suspension wear — staged by mileage
Clunking/crashing over bumps, squeaks and creaks, noisy wheel bearings, loose steering
Check engine light: Off
This vehicle's suspension wear follows an unusually clean staged progression: early failures (27,000-50,000 mi) are spring seats and struts; mid-range failures (80,000-120,000 mi) are bearings and bushings; higher-mileage failures (140,000+ mi) are comprehensive suspension rebuilds. Named parts across all stages: struts and shocks, control arm bushings, sway bar links and ends, tie rod ends, wheel bearings, spring seats, and steering racks. Cost was reported only as a percentage distribution, not a real range, so we're not quoting a specific dollar figure. A suspension fault doesn't trigger a check-engine light.
27,000 – 140,000+ mi (staged, see body)
Repair costs for this problem were reported only as percentage bands, so no dollar range is shown. Wear tends to appear in stages as mileage climbs.
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Engine stalling / throttle module malfunction
Stalling, throttle module malfunction
Check engine light: On
Engine's the largest repair category (30%) for this vehicle, and NHTSA complaints describe stalling and throttle module malfunctions (5 of 21 complaints) alongside transmission failures. A stalling fault like this typically triggers a check-engine light.
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Electrical shutdown / battery issues
Complete power failures, electrical shutdown incidents
Check engine light: Off
Electrical/AC is the second-largest repair category (21%) and was the single most-reported issue type in NHTSA complaints — complete power failures, battery issues, and electrical shutdown incidents. A battery/electrical fault like this typically doesn't trigger a check-engine light.
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Transmission Shifting Issues, Internal Failure/Software
Transmission shifting issues stemming from internal failure or software faults
Check engine light: Off
Transmission shifting issues stemming from internal failure or software faults. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 382 owner reports on file.
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Exterior Light Bulbs Burn Out Prematurely
Exterior light bulbs burning out well before their expected life
Check engine light: Off
Exterior light bulbs burning out well before their expected life. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 130 owner reports on file.
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ABS Control Module May Fail
ABS control module failure
Check engine light: Off
ABS control module failure. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 88 owner reports on file.
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Adding coolant frequently without visible leak
Owners report needing to add coolant frequently with no visible leak
Check engine light: Off
Owners report needing to add coolant frequently with no visible leak. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 61 owner reports on file.
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Hesitation/Idle Issues Due to Failed Mass Airflow Sensor
Hesitation and idle issues caused by a failed mass airflow sensor
Check engine light: On
Hesitation and idle issues caused by a failed mass airflow sensor. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 54 owner reports on file.
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Coolant Leak From Front, Leaking Radiator
Visible coolant leak from the front of the vehicle, traced to a leaking radiator
Check engine light: Off
Visible coolant leak from the front of the vehicle, traced to a leaking radiator. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 36 owner reports on file.
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Fuel gauge/rear door locks/trunk switch inoperative
Fuel gauge, rear door locks, or trunk switch failing to function
Check engine light: Off
Fuel gauge, rear door locks, or trunk switch failing to function. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 26 owner reports on file.
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Engine problems (30% of repairs) and electrical and A/C problems (21%) are the two largest repair categories for this generation. The NHTSA complaint sample is small — 21 complaints — so the list below may not be the full picture.