Engine
1.8L 4-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
When it fails
The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.
Vehicle age when the failure occurred
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 395 of 395 complaints with a usable failure date.
Odometer when the failure occurred
Owner-reported mileage at failure, in 20,000-mile bands. Based on 253 of 395 complaints reporting a plausible odometer (500 to 500,000 miles; unverified).
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Air bags
97 complaint records2 fire reports27 crash reports
"AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON LESS THAN TWO WEEKS FROM PURCHASE DATE...... COULD CAUSE SAFETY ISSUES IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT. *TR..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse air bags parts in the directory →
Brakes
51 complaint records1 fire report8 crash reports
"WHEN BRAKING HARD ON ROUGH GROUND OR SLIPPERY SURFACES, ABS SEEMS TO TAKE EXTRA LONG ( 3 TIMES FURTHER THAN OTHER CARS WITH ABS ) TO STOP CAR. *TR..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse brakes parts in the directory →
Body & structure
45 complaint records4 crash reports
"CLEAR COAT ON PAINT FAILED AFTER 3 YEARS. SUN VISORS FAILED AFTER 4 YEARS AND 35K MILES. MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED AT 5 YEARS AND 42K MILES...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse body & structure parts in the directory →
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V502000 | Air Bags | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic... | Normally free |
| 19V378000 | Air Bags | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic... | Normally free |
| 18V268000 | Air Bags | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012... | Normally free |
| 18V042000 | Air Bags | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX, ZDX, Honda Accord Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot vehicles, 2011-13 Acura TSX Sportswagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord,, 2010-2011 Honda Civic,... | Normally free |
| 17V545000 | Air Bags | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 Accord, 2010-2012 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2012 Fit and Pilot, 2010-2012 Insight, and 2009-2012 Acura TSX vehicles that... | Normally free |
| 17V030000 | Air Bags | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Insight, 2009-2012 Honda Fit,... | Normally free |
| 16V346000 | Air Bags | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Acura TSX, 2011 TSX Wagon, 2010-2011 Acura ZDX, 2008-2011 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid, and Civic GX,... | Normally free |
| 08V535000 | Fuel System, Gasoline | HONDA IS RECALLING 128 MY 2008-2009 CIVIC SEDANS. A BRACKET THAT COVERS THE FUEL HOSE CONNECTOR IS SECURED WITH A BOLT AND NUT, BUT DURING ASSEMBLY THE NUT WAS NOT INSTALLED. | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018001 2018-01-10 | Airbag | 129,348 | On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger frontal airbag. |
| 2014345 2014-08-11 | Steering | 77,594 | On certain vehicles, a fault in the Electric Power Steering (EPS) system could result in an immediate loss of power steering assist without warning to the driver. |
| 2008384 2008-10-21 | Other | 75 | On certain vehicles, the bracket that covers the fuel hose connector is normally secured with a nut and bolt, however during assembly the nut was omitted. |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| A18-066 Jun 2026 | Air Bags | Service Bulletin - Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator. | |
| A07-078 Jan 2026 | Suspension | Service Bulletin - There is a pop or clunk from the front suspension area when driving over bumps. This usually occurs after completing a tight (full lock) turn. | |
| A21120B Jun 2023 | Electrical System | Service News - The navigation clock and date are incorrect. This is due to a limited GPS receiver Capacity resulting in a rollover of the internal chip memory; the rollover occurred on January 1, 2022, at 12:00AM local time. | |
| A21120B Jan 2022 | Electrical System | ServiceNews Article - The clock shows the incorrect time. This issue is due to a limited GPS receiver capacity resulting in "rollover" of the internal chip memory; the "rollover" will occur on January 1, 2022 at 12:00AM local time. | |
| A11-064 Dec 2020 | Structure | Service Bulletin - There's a gap between the A-pillar trim and the headliner. The tolerances vary between some A-pillar trim and headliners. |
Show 54 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| A20-016 Mar 2020 | Air Bags | Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passenger's airbag inflator only. | |
| A18-115 May 2019 | Air Bags | Service Bulletin - American Honda is conducting an inspection of certain vehicles that have previously had the passenger's airbag inflator replaced as part of the Takata Passsenger's Airbag Inflator recall. | |
| A18100B Oct 2018 | Air Bags | Service bulletin - American Honda is conducting an inspection of certain vehicles that have previously had the passenger's airbag inflator replaced as part of the Takata Passsenger's Airbag Inflator recall. | |
| A18-055 Jun 2018 | Air Bags | Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passengers airbag inflator only. | |
| A18-052 Jun 2018 | Air Bags | Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passengers airbag inflator only. | |
| A18-066 Jun 2018 | Air Bags | Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passengers airbag inflator only. | |
| APaS09192017901 Sep 2017 | Engine | Dealer message - Beginning September 26, 2017, the 2006-2011 Civic Engine Block (part number 10002-RNA-A50 and 10002- RNE-A01) warranty claim submission will enforce proper engine ordering through iN. | |
| APaS08172017901 Aug 2017 | Equipment | Dealer message - Beginning August 29, 2017, the 2006-2011 Civic Engine Block (part number 10002-RNA-A50 and 10002- RNE-A01) warranty claim submission will require proper engine ordering through iN. | |
| A10-048 Jul 2017 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Service bulletin - On some 2006 - 08 and early production 2009 Civics, the engine (cylinder) block may leak engine coolant, resulting in engine overheating. | |
| A13-022 Feb 2017 | Fuel System | "SERVICE BULLETIN - FOR VEHICLES WITH SCI COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) FUEL TANKS, HONDA IS NO LONGER REPLACING THE FUEL TANK AND SOLENOID VALVE ALTOGETHER. IF YOU REPLACE THE FUEL TANK SOLENOID VALVE, YOU MUST NOW REINSTALL THE ORIGINAL FUEL TANK." | |
| A05-032 Nov 2016 | Equipment | SERVICE BULLETIN - NAVIGATION SYSTEM INFORMATION. | |
| A15021 Oct 2016 | Fuel System | SERVICE BULLETIN - THE FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT WORK AND THE LOW FUEL INDICATOR BLINKS WITH FUEL IN THE TANK. THE PCM MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED. | |
| AMV161001 Oct 2016 | Air Bags | TECH2TECH VIDEO - AIRBAG INFLATOR INSTALLATION TIPS. PLEASE ADVISE IF YOU WOULD LIKE A COPY OF THE VIDEO SENT TO YOU ON A THUMB DRIVE OR DVD. | |
| AMV161002 Sep 2016 | Air Bags | TECH2TECH VIDEO - AIRBAG INFLATOR INSTALLATION TIPS. PLEASE ADVISE IF YOU WOULD LIKE A COPY OF THE VIDEO SENT TO YOU ON A THUMB DRIVE OR DVD. | |
| TAKATA_HAWAII FL Sep 2016 | Equipment | FLYER CIRCULATED TO THE RESIDENTS OF HAWAII TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE. | |
| TAKATA_HAWAII PO Sep 2016 | Equipment | POSTERS SENT TO HAWAIIAN INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITIES, AUTOMOTIVE PART STORES, CAR WASHES, AND GAS STATIONS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE. | |
| TAKATA_FLORIDA D Aug 2016 | Equipment | LETTER SENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FLORIDA HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES DEPARTMENT TO REMIND FLORIDA OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE. | |
| TAKATA_TEXT MESS Aug 2016 | Equipment | TEXT MESSAGES SENT TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE. | |
| TAKATA_HAWAII NE Aug 2016 | Air Bags | ADVERTISEMENT IN HAWAIIAN NEWSPAPERS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE. | |
| A13-022 Jun 2015 | Fuel System | "SERVICE BULLETIN - FOR VEHICLES WITH SCI COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) FUEL TANKS, HONDA IS NO LONGER REPLACING THE FUEL TANK AND SOLENOID VALVE ALTOGETHER. IF YOU REPLACE THE FUEL TANK SOLENOID VALVE, YOU MUST NOW REINSTALL THE ORIGINAL FUEL TANK." | |
| DLR MSG - HONDA Jun 2015 | Fuel System | "DEALER MESSAGE - THIS IS TO INFORM YOU THAT HONDA SERVICE BULLETIN 06-015, NATURAL GAS FUEL TANK AND FUEL LINE INSPECTION, HAS BEEN REVISED TO INCLUDE INSTRUCTIONS FOR ORDERING THE CNG FUEL TANK INSPECTION LABELS. THESE LABELS CAN BE ORDERED FROM HELM, INC. | |
| A06-015 May 2015 | Fuel System | "SERVICE BULLETIN - THE FUEL TANK IN ALL HONDA NATURAL GAS VEHICLES MUST BE INSPECTED FOR DETERIORATION OR DAMAGE EVERY 3 YEARS OR 36,000 MILES, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. THIS IS A REQUIREMENT OF HONDA AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. | |
| 15-021 Mar 2015 | Fuel System | FUEL GAUGE OUT OF ORDER; LOW FUEL INDICATOR FLASHES WHILE THE TANK HAS FUEL*CN | |
| 15-006 Mar 2015 | Equipment | HONDA: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNERS LETTER. CIVIC HYBRID: EXTENDED WARRANTY ON 2009-2011 NON-PZEV CIVIC HYBRID IMA BATTERY MODULES TO MATCH PZEV MODULES. *LJ | |
| Service Bulletin Jan 2015 | Engine | Service bulletin - On some 2006-08 and early production 2009 Civics, the engine (cylinder) block may leak engine coolant, resulting in engine overheating. | |
| Service Bulletin Dec 2014 | Tires | Service bulletin - For any TPMS-related warranty repairs, all recorded DTCs must now be entered into the warranty claim. Make sure your repair order includes those DTCs. | |
| SVC-14-058 Oct 2014 | Steering | HONDA: WHEN VEHICLE IS NOT MOVING, ELECTRIC POWER STEERING FEELS HEAVIER AND HARD TO TURN AND AN EXTENDED WARRANTY HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR SOME TO 10 YEARS FROM ORIGINAL DATE OF PURCHASE OR 150,000. MODEL 2006-09 CIVIC SI. *PE | |
| DLR MSG - WE - C Sep 2014 | Equipment | Dealer message - Today, September 23, 2014, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for all 2006-07 Civic Hybrid, 2006-09 Civic Si 2-door, 2007-09 Civic Si 4-door, and 2007-08 Fit. | |
| Service Bulletin Sep 2014 | Equipment | Service bulletin - The exterior paint on the hood and the leading edge of the front fenders may crack or look chalky or cloudy. Also the roof, trunk, upper portions of the quarter panel, and the upper portions of the doors may look chalky or cloudy. | |
| SB-09-043 Sep 2014 | Steering | HONDA: THE STEERING FEELS HEAVY AND THERE IS A STORED TROUBLE CODE. THERE IS A MALFUNCTION OF THE POWER STEERING. *RM UPDATE 03/03/15*LJ | |
| 10-048 Sep 2014 | Engine And Engine Cooling | HONDA CIVIC: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE ENGINE CYLINDER BLOCK IS EXPERIENCING OVER HEATING ON 2006-09 CIVICS. *LJ | |
| DLR MSG - Honda Aug 2014 | Air Bags | Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of August 4, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and VIN status inquiry has been updated. | |
| DLR MSG - Stop S Jul 2014 | Air Bags | Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of July 23, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and service bulletins 14-040, Safety Recall: Accord, Civic, and Others ? | |
| SVC-13-004 Jun 2014 | Equipment | HONDA: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. EXTENDED WARRANTY IS AVAILABLE FOR DISSIMILAR METALS OF CHROME TRIM AND TRUNK LID SUBJECT TO FORMS OF CORROSION, RUST SPOTS OR STAINS. MODEL 2009-2011 CIVIC. *PE | |
| A-PAS-09132013-9 Sep 2013 | Structure | DEALER MESSAGE - ON AUGUST 13, 2013, AMERICAN HONDA ANNOUNCED TWO WARRANTY EXTENSIONS FOR SOME 2006-2011 CIVIC VEHICLES. THE WARRANTY EXTENSIONS COVER THE REFINISHING OF HOOD, ROOF, AND TRUNK AS NEEDED. | |
| SB-012-08 Jul 2013 | Power Train | HONDA: DUE TO A CLICKING OR CLACKING NOISE, WHILE TURNING EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT, THE CAUSE OF THE NOISE IS UNDER INVESTIGATION. MODEL 2006-2012 CIVIC. *PE | |
| IN-2006 Jun 2013 | Power Train | HONDA: A CLICKING OR CLACKING NOISE IS HEARD WHEN TURNING EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT, IN SOME VEHICLES. MODELS 2006-2012 CIVIC. *PE | |
| HSN-1305 May 2013 | Tires | HONDA: THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF, POWER ON, BUT IN ACCESSORY; NEVER USE CONVENTIONAL WHEEL & TIRE ASSEMBLIES ON PAX VEHICLES; MIL ON AFTER THROTTLE BODY CLEANING OR REPLACEMENT; S/M FIX BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING, DIALOGUE FOR DVD SURROUND SOUND FROM FRONT SPEAKERS ONLY. | |
| SB-13-022 Mar 2013 | Fuel System | HONDA: THE FUEL TANK AND SOLENOID VALVE ARE NO LONGER BEING REPLACED TOGETHER AND IF FUEL TANK SOLENOID VALVE IS REPLACED, THEN REINSTALL ORIGINAL FUEL TANK. MODELS 1998-11 CIVIC GX, 2012-13 CIVIC. *PE UPDATED 04/15/2013. *KB | |
| SB-09-025 Feb 2013 | Electrical System | HONDA: THE VEHICLE MAY HAVE LOW POWER WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP AND THE BATTER LIGHT IS ON. 2009 CIVIC HYBRID. *RM UPDATED 8/2/11. *PE UPDATED 04/02/2013 *JS UPDATED 4/19/2013. *KB | |
| SB-12-049 Aug 2012 | Equipment | HONDA: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ON SOME VEHICLES, THE BLUE PAINT OR BLACK PAINT, LEADING EDGE OF FRONT FENDERS AND ON HOOD, MAY CRACK AND AN EXTENDED WARRANTY HAS BEEN ISSUED. MODELS 2006-12 CIVIC. *PE | |
| SB-10-061 Apr 2012 | Electrical System | HONDA: HYBRID VEHICLE BATTERY EXCHANGE INFORMATION. *RM UPDATED 5/2/12 *JS | |
| 07-078 Mar 2012 | Suspension | HONDA: WHEN MAKE TIGHT TURN, WOULD HEAR OR FEEL A POPPING OR CLUNKING NOISE, AFTER DRIVING OVER BUMPS, COMING FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION. *PE | |
| SB-12-002 Jan 2012 | Electrical System | HONDA: ON SOME MODEL VEHICLES, THERE IS AN ALTERNATOR/STARTER TESTER (AST) MODULE CAPABLE OF TESTING ALTERNATORS, INSTALLED ON GR8 DIAGNOSTIC BATTERY STATION. *PE | |
| SB-01-005 Aug 2011 | Fuel System | HONDA: FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY WARRANTY INFORMATION. *RM | |
| SB-11-021 Jul 2011 | Electrical System | HONDA: THE HORN INTERMITTENTLY SOUNDS WHEN DRIVING OR WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. THERE IS METAL CONTAMINATION INSIDE THE HORN, THAT CONDUCTS ELECTRICITY AND SOUNDS THE HORN. *RM | |
| SB-11-005 Jul 2011 | Power Train | HONDA: THE CLUTCH PEDAL POPS OR SQUEAKS WHEN IT IS PRESSED. THERE IS INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE OF THE MASTER CYLINDER. *RM UPDATED 7/29/11. *PE | |
| AER-11030A Apr 2011 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | HONDA: AMERICAN HONDA WOULD INSPECT, BEFORE ANY REPAIRS ARE DONE, CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 VEHICLES (4 DOOR) CIVIC REGARDING ONE OF THE DOORS WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE USE OF THE INNER HANDLE. *PE | |
| AER-10100C Mar 2011 | Visibility | HONDA: ENGINEERING REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION. INSPECTING CERTAIN MODEL VEHICLES (4 DOOR, VIN STARING WITH 1HG) THAT ARE WITH IN WARRANTY AND HAVE A COMPLAINT THAT THE BLOWER MOTOR IS INOPERATIVE, SLOW OR INTERMITTENT. *PE | |
| SB-10-075 Nov 2010 | Engine And Engine Cooling | HONDA VEHICLE: ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE CYLINDER HEAD COVER. THERE IS PAINT OVERSPRAY IN THE GASKET GROOVE OF THE CYLINDER HEAD COVER. *PE | |
| SB-10-001 Aug 2010 | Air Bags | HONDA: THE SRS INDICATOR IS ON, AND DTC 32-10 (OPEN IN THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAG INFLATOR) IS STORED. THIS PROBLEM MAY BE INTERMITTENT. UNDER THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT, THE SRS PORTION OF THE FLOOR WIRE HARNESS HAS A POOR CRIMP IN IT. *PE *RM | |
| SB-08-044 Jul 2009 | Engine And Engine Cooling | HONDA: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ENGINE OVERHEATS OR LEAKS COOLANT. THE ENGINE BLOCK IS CRACKING AT THE COOLANT PASSAGES. INSTALL A NEW ENGINE BLOCK ASSEMBLY. *PE | |
| SB-09-028 Jul 2009 | Steering | HONDA: CLUNKING, POPPING, OR CLICKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT WHILE TURNING EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT AT SLOW SPEEDS. THE STEERING GEARBOX MOUNTING BOLTS ARE NOT TORQUED CORRECTLY. *PE | |
| SB-08-062 Aug 2008 | Electrical System | HONDA: HYBRID BATTERIES CAN BE AFFECTED AND DAMAGED BY EXCESSIVELY HIGH TEMPERATURES. *PE |
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Watch the airbag warning light through a full key cycle.It should light on start and go out within seconds. A light that stays on, or never lights at all, means the system needs attention. Run the VIN for inflator recalls specifically.
- Brake hard once from speed on an empty road.A pull to one side, a pulsing pedal, a pedal that sinks at a stop, or an ABS light that stays lit are the brake complaints on this vehicle presenting themselves.
- Walk the body slowly in daylight.Panel gaps, rust at the rockers and wheel arches, and cracked trim are this vehicle's structure complaints. Open and close the liftgate or trunk and look at the latch area.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 8 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
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