Electronic Power Steering Assist (EPAS) failure, 2010 excluded from recall
Loss of power steering, or the wheel locking/seizing
Check engine light: On
EPAS failures cause loss of power steering without warning or steering wheel locking/seizing, at speeds ranging from highway to low-speed — one complaint states the driver was completely unable to turn the steering wheel. Multiple consumers note that 2011-2013 model years received a recall for this exact defect, but the 2010 model year is excluded despite exhibiting identical failures.
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Unintended acceleration events
Multiple crashes directly attributed to sudden acceleration
Check engine light: On
Roughly 10 complaints describe vehicle speed control issues including unintended acceleration events, cruise control malfunctions, throttle control failures, and accelerator pedal seizing — with multiple crash incidents directly attributed to sudden acceleration.
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Takata airbag recall parts unavailable
Extended delays completing recall repair
Check engine light: On
Roughly 6 airbag complaints reference the Takata recall with parts unavailable for extended periods; separately, non-deployment in frontal collisions at 45 mph is documented.
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Moonroof spontaneous explosion
Glass exploded from interior to exterior
Check engine light: Off
A moonroof exploded from interior to exterior in one documented case.
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Power transfer unit and turbocharger failures
Smoke and loss of power reported on some AWD vehicles
Check engine light: On
Water pump failures around 50,000 miles, EcoBoost timing chain tensioner issues, and turbocharger failures accompanied by smoke and loss of power are documented, alongside PTU (power transfer unit) failures — including one AWD vehicle needing the part replaced twice.
$1,632 – $3,161
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Various Radio Concerns
Various radio concerns
Check engine light: Off
Various radio concerns. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 211 owner reports on file.
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Grunting or Grinding Noise From Front Brakes
Grunting or grinding noise from the front brakes
Check engine light: Off
Grunting or grinding noise from the front brakes. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 45 owner reports on file.
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Fluid Leak From Axle Area
Fluid leak from the axle area
Check engine light: Off
Fluid leak from the axle area. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 39 owner reports on file.
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A/C Fan Speed Changing Constantly
A/C fan speed changes constantly
Check engine light: Off
A/C fan speed changes constantly. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 42 owner reports on file.
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This generation's dominant complaint category (~16 complaints) is Electronic Power Steering Assist (EPAS) failure, causing loss of power steering without warning or steering wheel locking — one complaint states the driver was "COMPLETELY UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL." Critically, the 2010 model year is excluded from the recall covering this exact defect on 2011-2013 models. Separately, roughly 10 complaints describe unintended acceleration events with multiple crash incidents directly attributed to sudden acceleration.