PROBLEM GUIDE
Here's what owners are experiencing, based on our research of real owner reports and repair data.
Last updated February 2026
2,309
complaints filed for the 2013 model year
2013–2018
Model years affected
$3,000 – $7,500+
Typical repair cost, by problem
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Start my diagnosis →Suspension component snapping mid-drive
Check engine light: Off
~20 suspension complaints describe rear control arms and lower links rusting through and snapping while driving, described in one complaint as 'breaking/rusted through.prior to catastrophic incident.'
Sudden highway power loss, one replacement at just 7,600 miles
Check engine light: On
CVT failures span the full range from a $7,500+ replacement at 7,600 miles to complaints of a transmission 'suddenly failed, vehicle losing power while decelerating' at highway speeds.
Owners report being unable to see the road at night
Check engine light: Off
~25 complaints describe headlights so dim that owners report being unable to see the road surface at night; one owner states they were 'almost in a serious accident due to.faulty headlights.'
One incident struck the windshield at 45-50 mph
Check engine light: Off
~12 complaints describe hood latch defects causing hoods to open while driving; one incident describes the hood flying open and hitting the windshield at 45-50 mph.
One documented collision with a concrete barrier
Check engine light: On
One NHTSA complaint describes the steering wheel locking up, causing the vehicle to hit a concrete barrier.
Transmission shift-lock failures leaving vehicles stuck
Check engine light: On
Complaints describe transmission shift-lock failures leaving vehicles stuck in park, and separately, multiple crashes where airbags failed to deploy, leaving occupants injured.
Check engine light due to failure of the catalytic converter closest to the cylinder head
Check engine light: On
Check engine light due to failure of the catalytic converter closest to the cylinder head. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 606 owner reports on file.
The engine cranks or turns over but doesn't start, or runs rough
Check engine light: Off
The engine cranks or turns over but doesn't start, or runs rough. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 533 owner reports on file.
The external seal on the engine oil cooler fails and leaks
Check engine light: Off
The external seal on the engine oil cooler fails and leaks. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 261 owner reports on file.
The right side engine mount wears and causes excessive movement
Check engine light: Off
The right side engine mount wears and causes excessive movement. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 220 owner reports on file.
The air conditioning intermittently blows hot air after short stops and requires high speed to cool
Check engine light: Off
The air conditioning intermittently blows hot air after short stops and requires high speed to cool. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 215 owner reports on file.
The low pressure AC hose leaks at a crimped connection
Check engine light: Off
The low pressure AC hose leaks at a crimped connection. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 197 owner reports on file.
Front struts wear prematurely and cause a knocking noise
Check engine light: Off
Front struts wear prematurely and cause a knocking noise. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 197 owner reports on file.
A misfire is caused by a faulty intake manifold
Check engine light: On
A misfire is caused by a faulty intake manifold. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 194 owner reports on file.
Check engine light and loss of power due to a throttle body unit failure
Check engine light: On
Check engine light and loss of power due to a throttle body unit failure. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 181 owner reports on file.
The car shuts off intermittently
Check engine light: Off
The car shuts off intermittently. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 158 owner reports on file.
A rattle and check engine light are caused by cracked welds on the catalytic converter heat shield
Check engine light: On
A rattle and check engine light are caused by cracked welds on the catalytic converter heat shield. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 86 owner reports on file.
A sunroof drain leak, caused by a pinched drain, lets water accumulate on the driver side floor
Check engine light: Off
A sunroof drain leak, caused by a pinched drain, lets water accumulate on the driver side floor. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 79 owner reports on file.
No recall specific to this generation has been identified covering the rear control arm rust or CVT problems below. 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.
Rear control arms and lower links rusting through and fracturing while driving — one complaint describes them 'breaking/rusted through prior to catastrophic incident' — are this generation's main structural problems, alongside CVT transmission failures spanning a $7,500+ replacement at just 7,600 miles to sudden highway power loss.