PROBLEM GUIDE
Here's what owners are experiencing, based on our research of real owner reports and repair data.
Last updated July 2026
35
complaints filed for the 2012 model year
2012–2016
Model years affected
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Start my diagnosis →One of 11 crash-related complaints for this sampled year resulted in a death
Check engine light: On
One of 11 crash-related complaints for this sampled year resulted in a confirmed death. Details on the specific fatal-crash mechanism are not available.
Some owners waiting months beyond a reasonable timeframe
Check engine light: On
Airbags are the dominant complaint category for this sampled year (15 of 35 complaints). Takata airbag inflator recall replacement parts are unavailable, with some owners waiting months beyond a reasonable timeframe.
25-70 mph
Check engine light: On
Airbags have failed to deploy during collisions across a wide speed range (25-70 mph).
Both driver and passenger belts failed to secure occupants
Check engine light: On
One crash resulted in both driver and passenger seat belts failing to secure occupants, leading to serious injuries.
Has caused crashes
Check engine light: On
Sudden or unintended acceleration while parking or at low speed has caused crashes.
Malfunctioning speed sensors create dangerous highway situations
Check engine light: On
The ABS/brake system engages unpredictably, with loss of braking control and malfunctioning speed sensors creating dangerous highway situations.
Vibration occurs due to a damaged engine mount
Check engine light: Off
Vibration occurs due to a damaged engine mount. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 35 owner reports on file.
This generation has a confirmed Takata airbag inflator recall with replacement parts unavailable, with some owners waiting months beyond a reasonable timeframe. 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 Recall and service campaign information may be incomplete or out of date — verify current recall status with NHTSA or your manufacturer.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.
IMPORTANT — THIS GENERATION IS TIED TO A DOCUMENTED FATALITY. One of 11 crash-related complaints for this model year resulted in a confirmed death. The overall complaint count for this year is small (35), but the severity of what is reported is notable. Takata airbag inflator recall parts are separately unavailable, with airbags the dominant complaint category.