PROBLEM GUIDE
Here's what owners are experiencing, based on our research of real owner reports and repair data.
Last updated June 2026
103
complaints filed for the 2009 model year
2007–2011
Model years affected
$160 – $940
Typical repair cost, by problem
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Start my diagnosis →a rattling noise from the timing chain
Check engine light: On
One documented timing chain rattle repair at €180 at 62,000 miles — a European-market data point, not converted to USD given exchange-rate uncertainty. That works out to a range of roughly €144-€198. Timing-related engine faults typically trigger a check-engine light.
Reported in Euros, a European-market data point — NOT converted to USD given exchange-rate uncertainty.
engine noise and power loss
Check engine light: On
One documented camshaft VVT sprocket repair at €200 at 46,220 miles — another European-market figure, not converted to USD. That works out to a range of roughly €160-€220. This was reported at the same mileage as the valve shaft sealing/oil consumption problem below — it may be the same underlying repair visit rather than two independent failures. VVT/timing-actuation faults typically trigger a check-engine light.
Reported in Euros, not converted to USD. Same mileage as the valve shaft sealing problem below — possibly the same repair visit.
oil consumption from failed valve shaft seals
Check engine light: Off
One documented case of oil consumption tied to valve shaft seal failure at 46,220 miles — the same mileage as the camshaft VVT sprocket problem above, so this may be the same repair visit rather than a separate failure. Gradual oil consumption typically doesn't trigger a check-engine light on its own unless it becomes severe.
No cost figure given. Same mileage as the camshaft VVT sprocket problem above — possibly the same repair visit.
leaking and noise from the water pump/thermostat
Check engine light: Off
One documented water pump/thermostat leak at $850 at 105,000 miles — high mileage, reading as expected wear. We've widened it into a $680 - $940 range. A coolant leak on its own typically doesn't trigger a check-engine light.
High mileage — reads as expected wear.
a rattling noise from the heat shield
Check engine light: Off
Reported twice: a rattle at 37,700 miles, and a separate rattle at 135,000 miles traced to rusted mounting bolts. A loose heat shield is a cosmetic/noise issue, not a fault that triggers a check-engine light.
No cost figure given for either report.
the alternator belt slipping, then breaking
Check engine light: Off
One documented alternator belt failure at $200 at 74,000 miles — the belt slipped, then broke. We've widened it into a $160 - $220 range. A belt failure is a mechanical fault, not one that triggers a check-engine light on its own.
a malfunctioning air/fuel mixture sensor
Check engine light: On
One documented air/fuel mixture sensor failure at $500 at 53,800 miles — the most expensive single repair in this vehicle's sample. We've widened it into a $400-$550 range. A sensor fault like this typically triggers a check-engine light.
the engine not starting right away
Check engine light: Off
One documented report of the engine failing to start right away, at just 47 miles — essentially a day-one issue, most likely resolved under new-car warranty. A no-start condition where the engine never actually runs typically doesn't set a check-engine light.
Reported at just 47 miles — essentially a day-one issue, likely resolved under new-car warranty.
Vibration traced to a damaged engine mount
Check engine light: Off
Vibration traced to a damaged engine mount. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 35 owner reports on file.
NHTSA data for this generation includes a serious, unresolved safety pattern: airbag non-deployment in real crashes, referenced under Campaigns 14V168000, 17V006000, and 18V024000 — distinct from the standard Takata inflator recall (Campaign 16V340000), which this generation also has. One complaint describes a head-on collision in which no airbag in the vehicle deployed, resulting in a fractured neck. We also found an unrelated NHTSA-only report of a circuit board smoking near the driver door window at 25 mph, serious enough that a mechanic had to disconnect it to prevent fire — this wasn't independently corroborated and needs a closer look. Enter your VIN to get the confirmed, current recall picture for your specific car.
The information on this page is for general educational purposes only and is not a diagnosis. It is compiled from aggregated owner-reported data and publicly available sources, not from an inspection of your vehicle. Symptoms described here can have multiple causes, and the presence of a commonly reported problem does not mean your vehicle has it. Repair cost ranges are estimates that vary by region, shop, vehicle condition, and parts availability. Recall and service campaign information may be incomplete or out of date — verify current recall status with NHTSA or your manufacturer. MyGearGuru is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any vehicle manufacturer; manufacturer and model names are used for identification only. Always consult a qualified technician before making repair decisions.
There is limited repair data for this vehicle, so the problems below are a starting point rather than a complete picture. NHTSA data is heavily airbag-dominated, and includes a genuinely serious safety pattern distinct from the standard Takata inflator recall: non-Takata airbag campaigns tied to actual non-deployment failures in real crashes, including one head-on collision where "not a single airbag in the entire vehicle deployed," resulting in a fractured neck. This is a serious, unresolved safety issue rather than routine wear and tear — check your VIN for open recalls. Separately, three of the problems below are priced in Euros (a European-market data point), not U.S. dollars, and have not been converted given exchange-rate uncertainty.