12,000 miles - Problems
Early '07, purchased new in April
About 1,200 miles, the fan chewed a hole through a coolant hose. A plastic bracket broke and allowed the hose to slowly move into the fan blade. Luckily close to home and at slow speeds. TOWED
About 4,000 miles, crank sensor mount sheared and the car shut off. I was traveling at approx 20mph, heavy traffic, just turned a corner and soon as I started to accelerate, bang and it shut down, would not restart (obviously). TOWED.
2 recalls
Appointment next week for:
The pass rear stabilizer bolt has backed off twice. Even after Loctite'd it loosened up again. Leaking drivers window seal and a backfire between gears under certain conditions, not at wot. Rattles: windshield, pass seat belt, something in the front suspension (front stabilizer bushing?), what is likely the rear stabilizer bushing(s) and the rough shifting trans. Horrible when cold
Really enjoy driving the car, but have had more issues than I consider normal for a new car. Comparing this to the 15 or so new vehicles I've purchased over the years. Bit disappointing