PROBLEM GUIDE
Here's what owners are experiencing, based on our research of real owner reports and repair data.
Last updated March 2026
60
complaints filed for this model year
2013–2016
Model years affected
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Start my diagnosis →Underboost, cracks, and waste gate failure
Check engine light: On
The dominant complaint category: turbocharger problems including underboost conditions, cracks, and waste gate failure, alongside oil cooler and turbo oil leak issues — this nameplate's small turbocharged 1.4L engine appears to be a significant reliability weak point.
Full engine replacement needed in some cases
Check engine light: On
Additional engine problems include cracked valve covers, PCV system failures, head gasket and coolant leaks, and engine cylinder failures serious enough to require full engine replacement in some cases.
Vehicle stalling and loss of motive power
Check engine light: On
Transmission/powertrain complaints describe complete transmission failure occurring without warning, along with vehicle stalling and loss of motive power, plus rough idle and hesitation during acceleration.
Electronic assist gear stripping
Check engine light: Off
Steering complaints describe loss of power steering assist specifically during turns, attributed in some cases to electronic assist gear stripping; front axle replacement has been needed in connection with these failures.
No official recall was found for this generation. Enter your VIN to check for the current, confirmed recall picture on your specific car.
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This nameplate's small turbocharged 1.4L engine appears to be a significant reliability weak point: complaints include turbo underboost conditions, cracks, waste gate failure, oil cooler and turbo oil leak issues, cracked valve covers, head gasket and coolant leaks, and engine cylinder failures serious enough to require full engine replacement in some cases. Separately, complete transmission failure has been reported occurring without warning, and loss of power steering assist during turns has been attributed in some cases to electronic assist gear stripping.