Engine
3.5L 6-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 599 of 601 complaints with a usable failure date.
Odometer when the failure occurred
Owner-reported mileage at failure, in 20,000-mile bands. Based on 346 of 601 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.
Electrical system
238 complaint records3 fire reports3 crash reports
"MY VEHICLE WAS RECALLED FOR DEFECTIVE IN BATTERY SENSORS?? DEALER MENTIONED IT WAS ON BACK ORDER AND NEVER CONTACTED US AGAIN..."- 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 electrical system parts in the directory →
Engine & cooling
110 complaint records2 fire reports4 crash reports
"CAR WOULD NOT START. LIGHTS, RADIO, AIR CONDITION & LIGHT INDICATORS ALL WERE FUNCTIONAL. BATTERY TESTED AND WAS INFORMED WAS NOT THE PROBLEM. CAR WAS TOWED TO CLOSEST HONDA DEALER. *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 engine & cooling parts in the directory →
Steering
78 complaint records1 fire report12 crash reports
"My daughter left for to go to ballet and at the end of our driveway the steering locked up, the EPS light came on. Now we have no power steering...."- 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 steering parts in the directory →
Federal defect investigations
Formal investigations opened by the federal safety agency into this vehicle. An investigation is the step between a complaint pattern and a recall; not every one results in one.
| Investigation | Status | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA21001 opened May 2021 | closed Aug 2023 | Steering | Loss of Direction Control On May 6, 2021, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Engineering Analysis (EA21-001) to assess a sudden loss of steering control, in Model Year (MY) 2013-2015 Honda Accord vehicles. |
| EA19001 opened Apr 2019 | closed Sep 2024 | Air Bags | Electrical overstress - led to recall 20V024 The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation to determine if the failure of airbags to deploy during severe crashes, in certain vehicles, was the result of a safety related defect. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V858000 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022... | Normally free |
| 20V769000 | Power Train | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Accord vehicles equipped with a 4-cylinder engine and a continuously-variable transmission that were originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut,... | Normally free |
| 19V060000 | Fuel System, Other | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine. | Normally free |
| 17V418000 | Electrical System | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Honda Accord vehicles. The case for the battery sensor, part of the battery management system, may allow water to get in, potentially causing an electrical... | Normally free |
| 15V121000 | Engine And Engine Cooling | American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Accord L4 vehicles manufactured July 29, 2014, to July 31, 2014, 2015 Accord L4 vehicles manufactured August 14, 2014, to January 30, 2015, and 2015... | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020609 2020-12-10 | Powertrain | 20,711 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the paint on the front axle shafts could delaminate or become damaged by road debris. As a result the axle shaft could corrode. |
| 2017327 2017-06-30 | Electrical | 51,995 | On certain vehicles, the case for the battery sensor may have been improperly manufactured with gaps that could allow for moisture intrusion. |
| 2015426 2015-09-25 | High Voltage | 290 | On certain vehicles, the Cell Voltage Sensor (CVS) could incorrectly interpret electrical noise, which could cause the vehicle to switch to a fail-safe Electric Vehicle (EV) mode. |
| 2015091 2015-02-27 | Engine | 6 | On certain vehicles, during assembly, some of the connecting rod bolts may not have been torqued to the correct specification. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A19-029 Jan 2020 | Seats | Service Bulletin - There is a loud buzzing or whining when adjusting the driver's or front passenger's seat forward and backward. The flex cable in the seat adjustment mechanism is not correctly lubricated. | |
| A19-029 Dec 2019 | Seats | Service Bulletin - There is a loud buzzing or whining when adjusting the driver's or front passenger's seat forward and backward. The flex cable in the seat adjustment mechanism is not correctly lubricated. | |
| A19-029 (v2) Nov 2019 | Seats | Service Bulletin - There is a loud buzzing or whining when adjusting the driver's or front passenger's seat forward and backward. The flex cable in the seat adjustment mechanism is not correctly lubricated. | |
| A19-029 Nov 2019 | Seats | Service Bulletin - There is a loud buzzing or whining when adjusting the driver's or front passenger's seat forward and backward. The flex cable in the seat adjustment mechanism is not correctly lubricated. | |
| AAW10212019 Oct 2019 | Structure | Dealer Message - On August 29, 2019, American Honda launched five revised and one new Warranty Extension paint bulletins. Please review the following summary of requirements within these bulletins and share with the appropriate staff to ensure proper claim submission. |
Show 55 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| A18-072 Oct 2019 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Service Bulletin - When cold-starting the engine and shifting to Reverse, the engine stalls in the first 10 to 14 seconds. There is too much oil clearance between the input and stator shafts, which allows ATF to drain out of the torque converter during extend off periods. | |
| ONL6R710142019 Oct 2019 | Visibility | Owner Notification Letter - On some 2014-15 Accord, the exterior paint around the rear glass may peel off. To ensure your confidence in your vehicle, American Honda is extending the warranty on the vehicle's exterior paint to 7 years from the original date of purchase. | |
| A19-068 Sep 2019 | Structure | Service Bulletin - This warranty extension only applies to 2014-15 Accord vehicles painted B-588P Obsidian Blue Pearl or Fathom Blue Pearl. The exterior paint around the rear glass may peel off. | |
| A19-068 Aug 2019 | Structure | Service Bulletin - This warranty extension only applies to 2014-15 Accord vehicles painted B-588P Obsidian Blue Pearl or Fathom Blue Pearl. The exterior paint around the rear glass may peel off. | |
| ABOM08292019901 Aug 2019 | Structure | Dealer Message - Today, August 29, 2019, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2014-15 Accord vehicles with Obsidian Blue Pearl paint to address client concerns with peeling paint around the rear glass. | |
| A19050B May 2019 | Steering | ServiceNews Article - When removing and installing a cable reel, you need to keep both the cable reel and the steering angle sensor in position. If you don't , the VSA indicator may come on along with one or more VSA DTCs. | |
| A19-034 Apr 2019 | Engine | Service Bulletin - The engine will not start and sets DTC P2101 (electronic throttle control system [ETCS] malfunction). | |
| A19-019 Feb 2019 | Engine | Service Bulletin - There is a knocking or clicking from the engine during cold startup. The check valve in the cam chain tensioner is worn, allowing oil pressure to leak internally and the cam chain to lose tension after engine is turned off. | |
| A15011 Aug 2018 | Structure | Service bulletin - There is a noticeable wind noise at ear level from either the driver?s or the front passenger?s window. The wind noise is caused by a gap between the run channel and the inner sash or the run channel and the sash trim. | |
| A15087 Aug 2018 | Structure | Service bulletin - There is a noticeable wind noise at ear level from either the driver's or the front passenger's window. The wind noise is caused by a gap between the run channel and the inner sash or the run channel and the sash trim. | |
| A18045 Aug 2018 | Structure | Service bulletin - There is a noticeable wind noise at ear level from either the driver's or the front passenger's window. The wind noise is caused by a gap between the run channel and the inner sash or the run channel and the sash trim. | |
| A18070B Jul 2018 | Equipment | Servicenews article - If the On Demand Multi-Use Display? (ODMD) isn't responding to touch or is freezing up, the reason could be there's debris lodged in the gap between the touch screen and the bezel. | |
| A17-017 Feb 2018 | Power Train | Service bulletin - A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter. | |
| A17-018 Feb 2018 | Power Train | Service bulletin - A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter. | |
| ATS180205 Feb 2018 | Electrical System | Tech line summary article - We?re currently looking at an issue that when connected to Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® using an iPhone with iOS 11, there?s no phonebook showing up on the On Demand Multi-Use Display? (ODMD). | |
| AVE02142018901 Feb 2018 | Power Train | Dealer message - Every Service Bulletin requires you to take an HDS snap shot and use the job aid or Tech2Tech to confirm the judder/shudder is coming from the torque converter. | |
| ATS180203 Feb 2018 | Electrical System | Tech line summary article - If the On Demand Multi-Use Display? (ODMD) isn?t responding to touch or is freezing up, the reason could be there?s debris lodged in the gap between the touch screen and the bezel. | |
| A17-017 Jan 2018 | Power Train | Service bulletin - A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter. | |
| A18010F Jan 2018 | Engine | Servicenews article - Does the engine rattle at startup for about 1 to 3 seconds? What?s happening is the lock pin inside the VTC actuator isn?t holding the actuator properly. This lets the vane turn within the housing, causing a short rattle at startup. | |
| APaS11272017906 Nov 2017 | Structure | Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2015-2017 Accord Sedans with a customer complaint of one or both of the front door exterior handles not returning to the original position after usage. | |
| ATS171105 Nov 2017 | Electrical System | Techline summary article - We?re currently looking at an issue that when connected to Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® using an iPhone with iOS 11, Pandora doesn?t work on the On Demand Multi-Use Display? (ODMD). | |
| ATS171103 Nov 2017 | Electrical System | Techline summary article - We?re currently looking at an issue that when connected to Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® using an iPhone with iOS 11, there?s no phonebook showing up on the On Demand Multi-Use Display? (ODMD). | |
| APaS11012017901 Nov 2017 | Structure | Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2015-2017 Accord Sedans with a customer complaint of one or both of the front door exterior handles not returning to the original position after usage. | |
| A17-047 Oct 2017 | Power Train | Service bulletin - When adjusting the height or tilt, the driver?s side power seat does not move or moves just a small amount and clicks loudly when doing it. The vertical transmission assembly (VTA) unit has a stripped internal gear. | |
| A17-063 Sep 2017 | Engine | Service bulletin - The water pump seized or the drive belt shredded. The water pump bearing is out of specification. | |
| ATS161003 Sep 2017 | Visibility | Tech line summary article - Do you have a vehicle in your shop for any or all of these issues? ? The B5 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box is blown. ? The engine cranks, but it won?t start. ? The engine starts, then it stops. ? The instrument panel is blank. ? | |
| A16-002 Aug 2017 | Power Train | Service bulletin - The starter grinds or spins at startup. The clearance between the starter motor gear and the torque converter ring gear is not optimal. | |
| A15060D Aug 2017 | Steering | Service news article - To prevent damage during shipping, leather-wrapped steering wheels come with a protective plastic covering. | |
| ATS160717 Aug 2017 | Engine | Tech line summary article - Does the engine rattle at startup for about 1 to 3 seconds? What?s happening is the lock pin inside the VTC actuator isn?t holding the actuator properly. This lets the vane turn within the housing, causing a short rattle at startup. | |
| A17-022 Apr 2017 | Equipment | SERVICE BULLETIN - THERE IS A FLAPPING OR FLUTTERING COMING FROM THE LEFT REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE VENT POSITION IS SET TO FLOOR/DEFROST, RECIRCULATION IS ON, AND THE BLOWER SPEED IS SET TO AT LEAST THREE BARS. | |
| A16-061 Mar 2017 | Power Train | "SERVICE BULLETIN - THIS BULLETIN IS REPLACED BY 17-017, 201317 ACCORD: JUDDER FROM THE TORQUE CONVERTER LOCK-UP CLUTCH ALL VEHICLES AFFECTED BY THIS BULLETIN WERE SUPERSEDED TO 17-017." | |
| A17-017 Mar 2017 | Power Train | "SERVICE BULLETIN - A JUDDER FROM THE TORQUE CONVERTER LOCK-UP CLUTCH MAY BE FELT WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 20 AND 60 MPH. THE PROBLEM IS TYPICALLY DIAGNOSED AS A BAD TORQUE CONVERTER. | |
| A17-018 Mar 2017 | Power Train | "SERVICE BULLETIN - A JUDDER FROM THE TORQUE CONVERTER LOCK-UP CLUTCH MAY BE FELT WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 20 AND 60 MPH. THE PROBLEM IS TYPICALLY DIAGNOSED AS A BAD TORQUE CONVERTER. | |
| ATS160717 Mar 2017 | Engine | TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - DOES THE ENGINE RATTLE AT STARTUP FOR ABOUT 1 TO 3 SECONDS? WHATS HAPPENING IS THE LOCK PIN INSIDE THE VTC ACTUATOR ISNT HOLDING THE ACTUATOR PROPERLY. THIS LETS THE VANE TURN WITHIN THE HOUSING, CAUSING A SHORT RATTLE AT STARTUP. | |
| A15-010 Feb 2017 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Service bulletin - The MIL is on with DTC P2422 (EVAP canister vent shut valve stuck closed malfunction). Dirt may be clogging the EVAP canister vent tube. | |
| ATS160703 Feb 2017 | Visibility | TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - DOES THE REAR WINDOW GLASS LOOK DISTORTED OR BLURRY, ESPECIALLY WHEN VIEWED THROUGH THE REARVIEW MIRROR? WERE CURRENTLY REVIEWING THIS ISSUE AND ARE LOOKING FOR A SOLUTION. | |
| ATS161003 Jan 2017 | Electrical System | "TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - DO YOU HAVE A VEHICLE IN YOUR SHOP FOR ANY OR ALL OF THESE ISSUES? THE B5 (7.5 A) FUSE IN THE UNDER-DASH FUSE/RELAY BOX IS BLOWN. THE ENGINE CRANKS, BUT IT WONT START. THE ENGINE STARTS, THEN IT STOPS. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL IS BLANK. | |
| (KC0,1) CUSTOMER Jan 2017 | Electrical System | EMAIL REMINDER SENT TO OWNERS TO HAVE THE TRANMISSION SOFTWARE UPDATED BEFORE AN UNEXPECTED TRANMISSION PROBLEM OR POSSIBLE REPAIR TO THE VEHICLE OCCURS. | |
| A17-006 Jan 2017 | Equipment | SERVICE BULLETIN - THE REAR TRAY RATTLES WITH THE AUDIO UNIT ON, ESPECIALLY WITH SIGNIFICANT BASS. REPLACE THE TORSION BAR CLIP, THEN ADD EPT SEALER, AND WOOL FELT TO THE REAR TRAY. | |
| (KC0,1) CUSTOMER Dec 2016 | Power Train | CUSTOMER LETTER - OUR RECORDS INDICATE YOUR TRANSMISSION'S SOFTWARE STILL NEEDS AN UPDATE. TO PREVENT PERMANENT DAMAGE AND AVOID COSTLY REPAIRS, WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND HAVING YOUR VEHICLE UPDATED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. HONDA WILL UPDATE THE SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. | |
| PUD - 2015-16 AC Dec 2016 | Electrical System | CUSTOMER LETTER - TRANSMISSION SOFTWARE STILL NEEDS AN UPDATE. UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, THIS SOFTWARE ISSUE CAUSES A PROBLEM, WHICH MAY ALLOW A TRANSMISSION BELT TO SLIP. | |
| A16110B Nov 2016 | Equipment | SERVICE NEWS ARTICLE - SOMETHING TO KEEP IN MIND: AFTERMARKET RADAR DETECTORS MAY INTERFERE WITH THE GPS ANTENNA MOUNTED BEHIND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. | |
| ATS160717 Nov 2016 | Engine | TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - DOES THE ENGINE RATTLE AT STARTUP FOR ABOUT 1 TO 3 SECONDS? WHATS HAPPENING IS THE LOCK PIN INSIDE THE VTC ACTUATOR ISNT HOLDING THE ACTUATOR PROPERLY. THIS LETS THE VANE TURN WITHIN THE HOUSING, CAUSING A SHORT RATTLE AT STARTUP. | |
| ATS161003 Oct 2016 | Engine | "TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - DO YOU HAVE A VEHICLE IN YOUR SHOP FOR ANY OR ALL OF THESE ISSUES? THE NO. 5 METER (10 A) FUSE IN THE UNDER-DASH FUSE/RELAY BOX IS BLOWN. THE ENGINE CRANKS, BUT IT WONT START. THE ENGINE STARTS, THEN STOPS. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL IS BLANK. | |
| AHPA10212016901 Oct 2016 | Service Brakes | DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014-2015 ACCORDS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF FEELING VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE BRAKING. | |
| ATS160701 Oct 2016 | Electrical System | "TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - WERE AWARE THAT WHEN DRIVING REGULARLY ON DIRT ROADS IN VERY DRY AND DUSTY CONDITIONS, THERE CAN BE REPEATED OCCURRENCES OF THE MIL COMING ON WITH DTC P2422 (EVAP CANISTER VENT SHUT VALVE STUCK CLOSED MALFUNCTION). | |
| ATS160717 Oct 2016 | Engine | "TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - DOES THE ENGINE RATTLE AT STARTUP FOR ABOUT 1 TO 3 SECONDS? WHATS HAPPENING IS THE LOCK PIN INSIDE THE VTC ACTUATOR ISNT HOLDING THE ACTUATOR PROPERLY. THIS LETS THE VANE TURN WITHIN THE HOUSING, CAUSING A SHORT RATTLE AT STARTUP. | |
| ATS160703 Oct 2016 | Structure | "TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - DOES THE REAR WINDOW GLASS LOOK DISTORTED OR BLURRY, ESPECIALLY WHEN VIEWED THROUGH THE REARVIEW MIRROR? WERE CURRENTLY REVIEWING THIS ISSUE AND ARE LOOKING FOR A SOLUTION. | |
| A15087 Oct 2016 | Structure | SERVICE BULLETIN - THERE IS A NOTICEABLE WIND NOISE AT EAR LEVEL FROM EITHER THE DRIVERS OR THE FRONT PASSENGERS WINDOW. THE WIND NOISE IS CAUSED BY A GAP BETWEEN THE RUN CHANNEL AND INNER SASH. | |
| A16053 Sep 2016 | Power Train | SERVICE BULLETIN - AN INCORRECT LEARNING VALUE IN THE PCM MAY CAUSE A PRESSURE PROBLEM IN THE CVT UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, CAUSING A SURGE IN RPM BECAUSE THE CVT BELT SLIPS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND EVENTUALLY SETTING DTC P1890 (CVT SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM). | |
| PUD - 2015-16 AC Sep 2016 | Electrical System | CUSTOMER LETTER - UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE SOFTWARE IN THE PCM CAUSES A LOW PRESSURE PROBLEM IN THE CVT. THIS MAY ALLOW THE BELT IN THE CVT TO SLIP. IF THE BELT SLIPS, YOU MAY SEE A SURGE IN RPM WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. | |
| A15-087 Aug 2016 | Visibility | SERVICE BULLETIN - THERE IS A NOTICEABLE WIND NOISE AT EAR LEVEL FROM EITHER THE DRIVERS OR THE FRONT PASSENGERS WINDOW CAUSED BY A GAP BETWEEN THE RUN CHANNEL AND INNER SASH. | |
| AER16020A Aug 2016 | Fuel System | 2014-2016 Accord & CR-V Leak from Fuel Pump Connection American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2016 Accords & CR-Vs with evidence of fuel leak from the fuel tank to the fuel pump connection. | |
| A16053 Aug 2016 | Electrical System | SERVICE BULLETIN - AN INCORRECT LEARNING VALUE IN THE PCM MAY CAUSE A PRESSURE PROBLEM IN THE CVT UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, CAUSING A SURGE IN RPM BECAUSE THE CVT BELT SLIPS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, EVENTUALLY SETTING DTC P1890 (CVT SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM). | |
| 16-061 Aug 2016 | Power Train | SERVICE BULLETIN - A JUDDER FROM THE TORQUE CONVERTER LOCK-UP CLUTCH MAY BE FELT WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 20 AND 60MPH. THE PROBLEM IS TYPICALLY DIAGNOSED AS A BAD TORQUE CONVERTER. |
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Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Sit in it with the engine off and test everything that has a switch.Windows, locks, lights, the cluster, the radio. Electrical faults are this vehicle's story and the hardest to see on a drive: an intermittent no-start waits for the second week of ownership. Ask for the battery's age and whether any control module has been replaced.
- Cold-start it yourself and listen for the first thirty seconds.Knocking, ticking that fades as it warms, or blue or white smoke on startup are the sounds of this vehicle's engine cluster. Check the oil level and the coolant color, and ask whether the engine or its head gaskets have ever been out.
- Drive one straight highway stretch and one slow parking lot.Wander or a shimmy over bumps at speed, and heavy or dropped assist at low speed, are the two faces of this vehicle's steering cluster. A clunk on turn-in points at the linkage.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 5 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.
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