TPMS (tire pressure monitoring) sensor failure
the tire-pressure warning light behaving oddly, not necessarily a real low-pressure condition
Check engine light: Off
This is the most frequently reported problem on this vehicle, appearing at least 8-9 separate times across a very wide mileage range. TPMS sensors have internal batteries that typically expire after roughly 5 years regardless of mileage, which is a big part of why this shows up so often. The $500 – $650 range is shown as reported, since it spans a simple sensor swap up to a costlier diagnostic case. This is a tire-pressure system fault, not an engine issue, so it doesn't trigger a check-engine light.
$500 – $65038,200–145,000 mi
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AC compressor / AC system failure
a loss of AC cooling performance
Check engine light: Off
AC compressor and broader AC system failure (including the condenser and heating motor) shows up with a documented cost range of $1,200 to $3,000. One case at $1,600 (90,000 mi) noted the compressor failure actually prevented the car from starting — worth knowing since that's an unusual way for an AC fault to manifest. This is a comfort-system fault, not an engine issue, so it doesn't trigger a check-engine light on its own.
$1,200 – $3,00090,000 mi (one documented case)
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Battery failure
a battery that won't hold a charge
Check engine light: Off
Multiple separate battery failure reports for this generation, with repair costs reported across a wide range. Reported between 30,300 and 64,200 miles. A standard 12V battery fault, not an engine issue, so it doesn't trigger a check-engine light.
$400 – $49530,300–64,200 mi
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Check engine light due to catalytic converter failure closest to cylinder head
Check engine light from a catalytic converter failure at the position closest to the cylinder head
Check engine light: On
Check engine light from a catalytic converter failure at the position closest to the cylinder head. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 606 owner reports on file.
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Engine cranks and doesn't start, or runs rough
Engine either won't start despite cranking, or runs rough once started
Check engine light: On
Engine either won't start despite cranking, or runs rough once started. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 270 owner reports on file.
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Failed external seal on engine oil cooler may leak
Engine oil cooler leaks from a failed external seal
Check engine light: Off
Engine oil cooler leaks from a failed external seal. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 261 owner reports on file.
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Right side engine mount wear, excessive movement
Excessive engine movement from right-side engine mount wear
Check engine light: Off
Excessive engine movement from right-side engine mount wear. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 220 owner reports on file.
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Low pressure AC hose leak at crimped connection
AC refrigerant leak at a crimped connection on the low-pressure hose
Check engine light: Off
AC refrigerant leak at a crimped connection on the low-pressure hose. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 197 owner reports on file.
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Front struts wear prematurely, knocking noise
Premature front strut wear producing a knocking noise
Check engine light: Off
Premature front strut wear producing a knocking noise. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 197 owner reports on file.
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Misfire due to faulty intake manifold
Engine misfire traced to a faulty intake manifold
Check engine light: On
Engine misfire traced to a faulty intake manifold. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 194 owner reports on file.
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Check engine light and loss of power due to throttle body unit failure
Check engine light and loss of power from a throttle body unit failure
Check engine light: On
Check engine light and loss of power from a throttle body unit failure. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 181 owner reports on file.
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Car shuts off intermittently
Vehicle shuts off intermittently while driving
Check engine light: Off
Vehicle shuts off intermittently while driving. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 158 owner reports on file.
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Rattle and check engine light from cracked welds on catalytic converter heat shield
Rattle and check engine light from cracked welds on the catalytic converter heat shield
Check engine light: On
Rattle and check engine light from cracked welds on the catalytic converter heat shield. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 86 owner reports on file.
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Sunroof drain leak, water on driver-side floor
Clogged sunroof drain lets water collect on the driver-side floor
Check engine light: Off
Clogged sunroof drain lets water collect on the driver-side floor. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 79 owner reports on file.
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The most notable everyday issue we found is TPMS (tire pressure monitoring) sensor failure — reported independently at least 8-9 times across a very wide mileage range, the single most frequently recurring item in our entire sample for this vehicle. It's low-drama (annoying, not dangerous) but very common. Separately, a steering column lock / push-button ignition fault shows up repeatedly and was addressed by a manufacturer Service Campaign that ran 2017-2020 — that campaign has since expired, so we're treating it as recall-adjacent content rather than a routine problem for now. See the recall notice below.