Timing chain failure
chain slack that, left unaddressed, leads to major engine damage
Check engine light: On
This is the most severe non-recall problem for this generation: timing chain failure, where chain slack leads to major engine damage. One documented case at $3,500 and 103,000 miles is the most expensive single non-recall engine repair reported for this vehicle (roughly $2,800-$3,850). Timing chain problems commonly trigger timing-related fault codes, so we have this marked as typically setting a check-engine light.
$2,800 – $3,850103,000 mi
single documented figure ($3,500) widened ±10-20% into a range; the most expensive organic engine repair found in.
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PCV valve failure
a high-pitched whistling or shrieking sound
Check engine light: On
PCV valve failure is reported across a very wide mileage range — 22,000 to 85,000 miles, including early-life failures. The telltale symptom is a high-pitched whistling or shrieking sound. A failed PCV valve typically causes a vacuum leak, which can trigger a lean-condition check-engine light.
$150 – $1,50022,000–85,000 mi
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Water pump failure
a coolant leak, or noise coming from the water pump
Check engine light: Off
Water pump failure shows up as a recurring issue, with a documented cost range of $875 to $1,800 that we're using as-is since it's. Reported between 69,000 and 111,000 miles. This is a mechanical coolant-system fault, so it doesn't typically trigger a check-engine light unless it progresses to overheating.
$875 – $1,80069,000–111,000 mi
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High-pressure fuel pump failure
a loss of power, or the engine stalling
Check engine light: On
A high-pressure fuel pump failure causing loss of power and stalling shows up across a wide mileage range (34,000-110,000 mi), with a documented cost range of $580 to $1,500. Note: this is a distinct component from the fuel pump control module covered by a formal recall for this generation (Campaign 17V509000) — but we haven't fully verified whether the two overlap in practice. We're including this because it's independently documented across a meaningful mileage and cost range, but check your VIN regardless before assuming this isn't recall-covered. Fuel delivery faults like this typically trigger a check-engine light.
$580 – $1,50034,000–110,000 mi
may overlap with, or be distinct from, the recalled fuel pump control module (Campaign 17V509000) — not fully verified. Included because it's independently documented, but check your VIN regardless.
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Thermostat failure
hard starting, along with a check engine light
Check engine light: On
Thermostat failure is reported across a wide mileage range (22,000-110,000 mi), with a documented cost range of $250 to $580. Owners specifically reported a check engine light alongside hard starting.
$250 – $58022,000–110,000 mi
check-engine-light status is directly sourced from owner reports for this item, not a mechanical judgment call.
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Oil leaks (multiple locations)
oil leaking from more than one location on the engine
Check engine light: Off
One notable report described oil leaks "from 3 different locations" on the engine, part of a broader pattern of oil-seal-related leaks across this generation, with a documented cost range of $692 to $1,500. Reported between 78,000 and 148,000 miles. This is a mechanical oil-leak fault, not a sensor or emissions issue, so it doesn't typically trigger a check-engine light.
$692 – $1,50078,000–148,000 mi
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Coil pack misfire
a misfire under load
Check engine light: On
Coil pack failure causing a misfire under load is reported across a wide mileage range (78,000-150,700 mi), with a documented cost range of $150 to $425. Misfires typically trigger a check-engine light.
$150 – $42578,000–150,700 mi
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Turbocharger component issues (turbo trims)
surging or whistling from the turbo, or a valve failure
Check engine light: On
Turbocharger trim component issues — surging, whistling, and valve failures — show up across an unusually wide mileage range (22,000-170,000 mi), with a documented cost range of $175 to $415. Turbo boost-related faults commonly trigger a check-engine light, so this is marked On.
$175 – $41522,000–170,000 mi
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ABS light due to ABS control module failure
ABS warning light triggered by a failed ABS control module
Check engine light: Off
ABS warning light triggered by a failed ABS control module. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 255 owner reports on file.
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Digital display on instrument cluster may fail
Instrument cluster digital display fails
Check engine light: Off
Instrument cluster digital display fails. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 184 owner reports on file.
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Water intrusion from clogged sunroof and plenum tray drains damages control modules
Water accumulates from clogged sunroof and plenum tray drains, damaging electronic control modules
Check engine light: Off
Water accumulates from clogged sunroof and plenum tray drains, damaging electronic control modules. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 116 owner reports on file.
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Check engine light due to catalytic converter fault
Check engine light from a catalytic converter fault
Check engine light: On
Check engine light from a catalytic converter fault. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 90 owner reports on file.
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Flasher relay failure, erratic turn signal
Turn signal behaves erratically due to a flasher relay failure
Check engine light: Off
Turn signal behaves erratically due to a flasher relay failure. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 66 owner reports on file.
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Odor from HVAC vents
Unpleasant odor coming from the HVAC vents
Check engine light: Off
Unpleasant odor coming from the HVAC vents. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 52 owner reports on file.
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Check engine light due to faulty torque converter
Check engine light traced to a faulty torque converter
Check engine light: On
Check engine light traced to a faulty torque converter. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 49 owner reports on file.
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The most notable organic (non-recall) issue we found is timing chain failure — chain slack leading to major engine damage, documented at $3,500, the single most expensive organic repair in the available data for this vehicle. Separately, this generation has two issues we're treating as recall/campaign territory rather than routine wear — a recalled fuel pump control module and a widely-reported steering column lock defect that can prevent the car from starting — see the recall notice below rather than the problems list above for those.