Faults:

Two days after leaving the dealership lot, the wipers stopped working. I thought I might have gotten a bad deal. But this was a recall item, and the dealer fixed it at no cost.

The brake pedal switch and seat belt also had been recall items that the dealers fixed.

Other than that, I have had no mechanical problems at all. I do keep up with regular service.

The door panels on the interior are peeling and coming loose. This is due to the fact that the car gets parked in direct sunlight in dusty parking lots for long periods. I tried using a car cover, but that was stolen.

I did have a vibration for a while, but that was my own fault for purchasing "bargain" tires. I now have good tires and no more vibrations.

I had to spend 68 dollars to find out the gas cap was loose and causing the engine oil light to come on.

General Comments:

I am consistently getting at least 26 mpg. I drive mostly highway between Alabama and Louisiana. Very comfortable ride.

The car shifts smoothly, and the cruise control is great.

Service has been good and bad, depending on the dealership I went to.

I installed a trailer hitch, and use it to haul a cargo trailer from time to time. I've hauled a washer/drier, living room furniture, lawn mower etc. It is a lot cheaper than a truck, and the trailers rent for 15/day.

I did break the tail light unhooking the trailer. Dealers wanted $138 plus labor for a new taillight. I got one at a salvage yard for $15, and it only took a few minutes to change out.

Faults:

Just a lot of sensors. Your dash board will light up like a Christmas tree during the fourth of July. And the driver's side seat belt won't retract, but other than that its reliable.

General Comments:

Nice features really help when I'm driving. Adjustable pedals, 6 way power seat, cruise control are just overall helpful.

Faults:

At 25,000 the rack and pinion steering seals failed. Had to replace the entire unit.

At 28,000 the Early Gas Recurculation valve had to be replaced.

At 47,000 the transmission failed. Had to replace entire unit. Very expensive process.

General Comments:

This car is very comfortable to drive.

However, the comfort is not worth the trouble, and expenses that I have encountered. All these problems at less than 50,000 miles.

Faults:

The transmission blew out at 49000... out of warranty. The seat belt had to be replace at 25000. The leather seats are thin and discolored. Electrical problems with the lights at 30000.

General Comments:

The car may have improved in features, but the reliability is poor, to say the least.