Faults:

Driver side window dropped into the door.

Glove box hinge broke.

Front cup holder broke.

Side mirror switch broke.

Center armrest latch broke.

Brake light switch went out.

Had to replace brakes and rotors several times.

General Comments:

I like this car overall, it's just frustrating to see the little things giving me trouble and then reading that so many other owners are having the exact same problem. Obviously these items have design flaws and something should be done to help owners that show up at the dealer for service... warranty or no warranty. I only posted these comments after seeing so many other owners having the exact same problems.

Faults:

Clutch switch went bad at 2500 miles.

Tensioner at 74,000 miles.

Battery replaced at 150,000.

Engine, water pump, clutch replaced at 158,000 (my fault).

Throw-out bearing replaced at 165,000.

General Comments:

With all these problems, you'd thing I'd hate this car. Wrong, I love it! Great handling, great engine, great ride, and great gas mileage!

Big minus - premium gas (but only 15-20 cents more per/gal, for great engine performance)

Faults:

Transmission dead at 12k miles.

Engine clogged up with soot from diesel fuel causing problem with air flow, making car very sluggish at 71k miles.

General Comments:

Great on fuel saver, but has no power, very slow acceleration, noisy, and stinky fume.

Faults:

I had a coolant temperature sensor replaced within days of my purchase. Although I correctly diagnosed the problem and purchased the part using Internet resources, installing it required major front end disassembly (for me anyway), so I had this work performed at the dealership. Warranty took care of it.

Tail light bulbs seem to blow out frequently.

I replaced a clutch on this manual transmission car at about 70000. I've done this on most of my manuals, so I assume its my driving style. Expensive at $950, but not bad given that this has been the only major repair.

General Comments:

I am religious about oil changes every 3000 miles.

At 75000, I switched to synthetic oil, and, no kidding folks, the car immediately felt like a whole new machine.

With Castrol 5W30 (dealer recommendation here in Houston), I saw better, smoother acceleration, and experienced an improvement in overall power. The engine quieted and gas mileage improved by about 3 mpg.

Faults:

Minor repairs.

1. Cheap Plastic armrest latch broke at 65,000

2. major rattle in door locks above 40 mph

3. engine sounds like a diesel

Major repairs.

Well non so far.

General Comments:

This car has a somewhat strong V6 engine, but lacks the suspension to support it. I feel as though the car is too jerky between gears. I feel as though the car is reliable, but very very uncomfortable to drive. I'm looking to replace this car for a Honda civic. this car gets terrible gas mileage. 17/30. leather seats are very uncomfortable, they feel like your sitting on a board.