PROBLEM GUIDE
Here's what owners are experiencing, based on our research of real owner reports and repair data.
Last updated February 2026
2012–2016
Model years affected
$7,500+
Typical repair cost, by problem
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Start my diagnosis →No warning lights had illuminated prior to the fire
Check engine light: On
Six documented engine fires occurred this sampled year, all while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied — one report noted no warning lights had illuminated prior to the fire.
"Smoke coming from underneath the hood" while awaiting the remedy
Check engine light: On
A water pump electrical connector recall (24V608000) exists, but replacement parts have been unavailable since August 2024 — owners report 'smoke coming from underneath the hood' and a potential fire risk while awaiting the remedy.
Loss of power on the highway
Check engine light: On
N20 engine timing chain guide failures — 'timing chain guides broke while driving, so timing chain jumped a tooth' at a typical ~92,000 miles — result in complete engine seizure and loss of power on the highway. This is the most prevalent single defect for this sampled year.
"Brakes failed," pedal pumped with no response
Check engine light: On
Complete brake failure has been documented — 'brakes failed,' pedal pumped with no response, driver required to use the emergency brake.
Prevents airbag deployment in collisions
Check engine light: On
Passenger restraint system failures prevent airbag deployment in collisions, resulting in injuries.
This generation has a confirmed water pump electrical connector recall (24V608000), but replacement parts have been unavailable since August 2024. 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 Recall and service campaign information may be incomplete or out of date — verify current recall status with NHTSA or your manufacturer.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.
Six documented engine fires, all while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied, are tied to a water pump electrical connector recall (24V608000) whose replacement parts have been unavailable since August 2024 — owners report 'smoke coming from underneath the hood' while awaiting the remedy. N20 engine timing chain guide failures separately cause complete engine seizure and loss of power on the highway at a typical ~92,000 miles. The earlier 2006-2011 generation of this model has separate fire-risk recalls of its own; this water pump connector campaign is a different, later recall.