PROBLEM GUIDE
Here's what owners are experiencing, based on our research of real owner reports and repair data.
Last updated September 2026
2010–2013
Model years affected
$3,600 – $4,400
Typical repair cost, by problem
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Start my diagnosis →All four struts requiring replacement
Check engine light: Off
All four struts required replacement due to active damper system failure. The manufacturer reportedly denied warranty coverage citing an expired warranty, despite the owner's claim of a 7-year eligibility window.
A similar warranty dispute is reported on the Acura RL.
Metal handle loosening and creating a sharp edge
Check engine light: Off
An interior metal door handle reportedly loosened over time, creating a sharp edge that cut a passenger's finger.
This generation has a confirmed Takata airbag recall (Campaigns 16V061000, 16V346000), with deployment failures and parts unavailability reported. Enter your VIN to get the confirmed, current recall picture for your specific car.
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Repair-cost data was not available for this vehicle, so this page draws on NHTSA complaint records only. The most notable problem is a suspension warranty dispute: all four struts required replacement due to active damper system failure (roughly $4,000), and the manufacturer reportedly denied warranty coverage citing an expired warranty, despite the owner's claim of a 7-year eligibility window — a similar warranty dispute is reported on the Acura RL.