Transfer case failures
Jerking acceleration, surging, clunking, loss of power
Check engine light: On
The dominant complaint category: transfer case failures causing jerking acceleration, surging, clunking, loss of power, and handling described as 'unsafe on highways.' Multiple owners report 2-4 replacements over the vehicle's lifetime. Owner reports name the cause as moisture and fluid buildup entering through the vents.
$4,435 – $6,50020,000 – 80,000 mi
The manufacturer offers redesigned parts with improved vent tubes and a 2-year warranty — an acknowledged-defect response distinct from a formal recall.
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Sheared camshaft bolts, some 2012 VINs excluded from recall
Complete engine shutdown with loss of power, braking, AND steering
Check engine light: On
Camshaft bolt shearing causes complete engine shutdown while driving, with compound loss of power, braking, and steering. Recall 17V368000 addresses 2011 models but explicitly excludes some 2012 VINs exhibiting the identical defect.
$7,500+
Owners report VINs left out of this recall despite the same failure.
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Secondary damage from the camshaft recall repair itself
Broken screws and intake air leaks after service
Check engine light: On
One complaint explicitly describes the camshaft recall repair work causing secondary damage: broken aluminum screws, intake air leaks, and a resulting check engine light.
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Dashboard leather shrinking near the passenger airbag
Staples pulling out, a potential deployment-failure risk
Check engine light: Off
Dashboard leather defects (shrinking, peeling, staples pulling out) specifically around the passenger airbag area raise a potential airbag deployment failure risk during a crash.
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Complete brake failure on a downhill grade
Associated with recall 16V169000
Check engine light: On
A complete brake failure occurred at 30 mph on a downhill grade, requiring repeated pedal depression to regain any function — associated with recall 16V169000.
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No Start or Stalling Due to Failed Fuel Pump
The vehicle fails to start, or stalls, due to a failed fuel pump
Check engine light: Off
The vehicle fails to start, or stalls, due to a failed fuel pump. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 51 owner reports on file.
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Coolant Leak from Thermostat Housing
Coolant leaks from the thermostat housing
Check engine light: Off
Coolant leaks from the thermostat housing. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 35 owner reports on file.
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Coolant Leak Due to Defective Plastic Pipes (Requires Metal Pipe Replacement)
Coolant leaks due to defective plastic pipes, requiring replacement with metal pipes
Check engine light: Off
Coolant leaks due to defective plastic pipes, requiring replacement with metal pipes. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 18 owner reports on file.
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Tire Wear Can be Problematic
Tire wear is problematic
Check engine light: Off
Tire wear is problematic. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 33 owner reports on file.
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Brake Pads and Rotors May Wear Out Prematurely
Brake pads and rotors wear out prematurely
Check engine light: Off
Brake pads and rotors wear out prematurely. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 30 owner reports on file.
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Transfer case failures are the dominant problem on this generation (14 complaints), tied to moisture intrusion and occurring between 20,000-80,000 miles, with multiple owners reporting 2-4 replacements over the vehicle's lifetime; the manufacturer offers redesigned parts with a 2-year warranty. Separately, sheared camshaft bolts can cause complete engine shutdown while driving with compound loss of power, braking, AND steering — a confirmed recall (17V368000) covers 2011 models but excludes some 2012 VINs with the identical defect. One complaint explicitly describes the camshaft recall repair itself causing secondary damage (broken screws, intake air leaks).