Ignition switch / key cylinder failure — can move the driver's seat unexpectedly
Interior lights staying on, key very loose, automatic seat reverse when key turned off
Check engine light: Off
A distinctive and safety-relevant problem: a faulty ignition switch/key cylinder can cause the driver's seat to move automatically when the key is turned off. This has been documented at least 4 separate times ($150-$582, 36,000-49,000 mi), and NHTSA separately describes seat movement triggered by the same ignition malfunction that can push the seat back far enough to block pedal access while driving — a genuine loss-of-control safety concern. This is an electrical/mechanical switch fault, not one that triggers a check-engine light.
$150 – $58236,000 – 49,000 mi
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Exhaust manifold failure
Loud ticking/"putt putt" sound during cold start
Check engine light: On
Exhaust manifold failure (broken studs) causing a loud ticking or "putt putt" sound on cold starts, documented 3 separate times. We've widened the one specific cost figure ($509) into a range. An exhaust leak like this can trigger an emissions-related check-engine code.
$407 – $56039,000 – 48,300 mi
Reported 3 separate times, though only one specific cost figure was given.
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Spark plug / ignition coil failure
Vehicle lurching/bucking at highway speeds
Check engine light: On
Vehicle lurching/bucking at highway speeds. One owner reports replacing spark plugs first without resolution, then ignition coils, which fixed it. One documented repair came to $670. A misfire like this triggers a check-engine light.
$536 – $737124,000 mi
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Accessory belt / idler pulley wear
Excessive noise from front of engine
Check engine light: Off
Worn idler pulley bearings (two replaced in one documented case) causing excessive noise from the front of the engine. We've widened the documented figure into a range. A belt/pulley fault on its own typically doesn't trigger a check-engine light.
$407 – $56049,000 mi
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Head gasket replacement
Not detailed beyond the repair itself
Check engine light: On
One documented head gasket replacement at 59,000 miles. A head gasket failure typically triggers a check-engine light.
59,000 mi
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PCM (powertrain control module) replacement
Not detailed beyond the repair itself
Check engine light: On
One documented powertrain control module replacement at $1,500 at 109,500 miles. A PCM fault triggers a check-engine light.
$1,200 – $1,650109,500 mi
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Cosmetic Crack May Develop on the Liftgate
A cosmetic crack develops on the liftgate
Check engine light: Off
A cosmetic crack develops on the liftgate. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 707 owner reports on file.
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Heater Stuck on Hottest Setting, Broken Heater Blend Door
Heater stuck on its hottest setting due to a broken heater blend door
Check engine light: Off
Heater stuck on its hottest setting due to a broken heater blend door. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 423 owner reports on file.
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Worn Timing Chain Cassettes, Rattling Noise From Engine
Rattling noise from the engine caused by worn timing chain cassettes
Check engine light: Off
Rattling noise from the engine caused by worn timing chain cassettes. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 323 owner reports on file.
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Plastic Intake Manifold Cracks, Coolant Leak
Cracked plastic intake manifold causing a coolant leak
Check engine light: Off
Cracked plastic intake manifold causing a coolant leak. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 230 owner reports on file.
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Rough Idle and Stalling
Rough idle and stalling
Check engine light: On
Rough idle and stalling. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 218 owner reports on file.
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Problems With 5-Speed Automatic Transmission
Reliability problems with the 5-speed automatic transmission
Check engine light: Off
Reliability problems with the 5-speed automatic transmission. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 187 owner reports on file.
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Loss of oil pressure while driving, fluctuating gauge + engine noise
Loss of oil pressure while driving, a fluctuating gauge, and engine noise
Check engine light: Off
Loss of oil pressure while driving, a fluctuating gauge, and engine noise. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 171 owner reports on file.
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Rear window wiper fails to fully contact glass / rear wiper motor failure
Rear window wiper not fully contacting the glass, or the rear wiper motor failing outright
Check engine light: Off
Rear window wiper not fully contacting the glass, or the rear wiper motor failing outright. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 83 owner reports on file.
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Loud rear-end noise, whining/grinding from differential at various speeds
Loud whining or grinding noise from the differential at various speeds
Check engine light: Off
Loud whining or grinding noise from the differential at various speeds. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 82 owner reports on file.
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Loud howling noise from air intake, possibly Idle Air Control Valve
Loud howling noise from the air intake, possibly the idle air control valve
Check engine light: Off
Loud howling noise from the air intake, possibly the idle air control valve. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 78 owner reports on file.
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AC Fan Speed Changing Constantly
AC fan speed changes constantly on its own
Check engine light: Off
AC fan speed changes constantly on its own. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 49 owner reports on file.
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Radiator leaking, frequent failures + overheating
Radiator leaking, with frequent failures and overheating
Check engine light: Off
Radiator leaking, with frequent failures and overheating. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 42 owner reports on file.
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A distinctive and safety-relevant problem on this vehicle: a faulty ignition switch/key cylinder can cause the driver's seat to move automatically when the key is turned off — described in NHTSA data as seat movement that can push the seat back far enough to block pedal access while driving. This is corroborated by 4 documented repair cases, not just a single complaint. Separately, a genuine NHTSA-reported pattern of unintended acceleration and inability to accelerate (Vehicle Speed Control complaints, roughly 12 of 148) has not been independently corroborated and lacks cost detail, so it is not listed as a common problem below. See the recall notice on this page.