PROBLEM GUIDE
Here's what owners are experiencing, based on our research of real owner reports and repair data.
Last updated October 2026
748
complaints filed for the 2013 model year
2012–2016
Model years affected
$2,500 – $7,500+
Typical repair cost, by problem
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Start my diagnosis →One owner still waiting since 2016
Check engine light: On
Airbags dominate this vehicle's complaint volume (~220 of 748 complaints); one complainant reports waiting over 9 years since 2016 for the repair, forcing continued driving with a known safety defect.
Some vehicles experiencing 3+ replacements
Check engine light: On
Repeated clock spring failures, some vehicles experiencing 3+ replacements, simultaneously disable airbags, steering wheel controls, and the horn.
Complete engine shutdown on highways
Check engine light: On
High-pressure fuel pump failures send metal fragments throughout the fuel system, causing complete engine shutdown on highways.
No loaner vehicles, transportation assistance, or extended warranty acknowledgment
Check engine light: On
Owners report the manufacturer refusing to provide loaner vehicles, transportation assistance, or acknowledge extended warranty coverage despite known safety risks.
Multiple independent reports
Check engine light: On
Timing chain tensioner failures destroy the engine — multiple independent repair reports document this failure mode, one requiring a full head replacement.
Full transmission replacement required
Check engine light: On
Transmission mechatronic device failure requires full transmission replacement — echoing the same mechatronic-unit theme found on the Volkswagen Jetta, researched immediately before this vehicle in the same batch.
The ABS light comes on due to ABS control module failure
Check engine light: Off
The ABS light comes on due to ABS control module failure. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 255 owner reports on file.
The digital display on the instrument cluster may fail
Check engine light: Off
The digital display on the instrument cluster may fail. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 184 owner reports on file.
The ignition coil, ignition wires, and spark plugs may fail
Check engine light: On
The ignition coil, ignition wires, and spark plugs may fail. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 139 owner reports on file.
Water from clogged sunroof drains may damage control modules
Check engine light: Off
Water from clogged sunroof drains may damage control modules. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 116 owner reports on file.
Rainwater may accumulate in the plenum tray due to clogged drains
Check engine light: Off
Rainwater may accumulate in the plenum tray due to clogged drains. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 101 owner reports on file.
The water pump may fail, which could result in expensive engine repairs
Check engine light: Off
The water pump may fail, which could result in expensive engine repairs. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 91 owner reports on file.
The check engine light comes on due to a catalytic converter fault
Check engine light: On
The check engine light comes on due to a catalytic converter fault. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 90 owner reports on file.
Flasher relay failure can cause erratic turn signal operation
Check engine light: Off
Flasher relay failure can cause erratic turn signal operation. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 66 owner reports on file.
An odor comes from the HVAC vents
Check engine light: Off
An odor comes from the HVAC vents. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 52 owner reports on file.
The check engine light comes on due to a faulty torque converter
Check engine light: On
The check engine light comes on due to a faulty torque converter. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 75 owner reports on file.
Premature wear in multi-link suspension components may cause noise
Check engine light: Off
Premature wear in multi-link suspension components may cause noise. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 29 owner reports on file.
This generation has a confirmed Takata airbag recall (24V834000/69E6) with replacement parts on backorder for extended delays — some owners report waiting over 9 years. 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 — SEVERE, LONG-RUNNING PARTS DELAY ON A CONFIRMED SAFETY RECALL. Airbags dominate this vehicle's complaint volume (~220 of 748 complaints) — one complainant reports waiting over 9 years since 2016 for the Takata recall repair, forcing continued driving with a known safety defect, among the most severe delay examples found anywhere. A 'clock spring epidemic' separately disables airbags, steering wheel controls, and the horn simultaneously, sometimes recurring across 3+ replacements.