Faults:

After having my car for a few months, I realized the passenger window leaked.

At approximately 41,000 miles the transmission needed to be rebuilt. Fortunately for me, I only had to pay about $300 because of it being so close to the warranty.

I have had at least four lights replaced. Inside the light, fog and condensation would build up on the lens. After the warranty expired, one lens fell completely off.

I've also noticed that when the blower is on, either for air conditioning or heat, it makes a "tweet, tweet" sound, almost like there's a bird in the dash.

At approximately 70,000 miles, I noticed a bubble in the paint near the gas tank. It was rusting from the inside out. This was covered by warranty.

The water pump went out at 80,000 miles.

General Comments:

This car has great acceleration and pick-up.

The car handles great.

Faults:

Radio and compact disc player have been replaced twice.

Sun roof switch and motor have both been replaced.

Control panel in the driver's side door has been replaced.

Blower switch replaced at 20,000 miles.

The clips that holds the inside door panels on have also been replaced.

Light in the passenger side door fell out and needed to be replaced.

There are other things that I could list, but who has that kind of time?

General Comments:

The car handles very well around bends and has great pick up.

The cup holders leave a lot of room for improvement, your coffee ends up on the floor if you stop fast.

I'm glad I did not get all of the bells and whistles on this car with all of the parts that have been replaced so far.

On a lighter note, at least it does not have any engine problems.

Faults:

This car has been nothing but trouble! I bought this vehicle on June 5, 2004 and to date it was been in the garage 6 different times. I have had the battery changed, oxygen sensor changed, transmission (pressure valve) changed, front and rear left and right tie rods changed, alternator, starter, all the brakes and rotors, windshield washer pump, the front left lower control arm bushing.

To top it off, I had it inspected at a Pontiac dealership and it failed two safety test! After fighting with the used car dealership where we purchased the vehicle, they covered the cost of all repairs.

General Comments:

If I knew then what I know now, I would have stay as far away from this vehicle as possible. Don't get me wrong, it's the perfect fit for my family, but I'm very frustrated with all these problems.

Faults:

Heater core blew costing over $900.

Radiator blew at 160,000 miles.

Oil pan gasket is currently leaking.

Intake manifold gaskets blew, causing oil and coolant to mix in the engine, $800 repair.

Steering has had a crick in it since about 80,000 and makes popping noises.

Headlights are both fogged over with condensation.

General Comments:

The car was manufactured at the Fairfax plant in Kansas City... and not very well to be honest.

The car is fun to drive, and handles well with the extremely wide track position of the wheels.

Like clockwork, every six months something severely breaks on the car. Overall, I think the quality of the car is average or below average. The only upside is that with a domestic car, I find especially on this one, parts are easier to get to than with my previous Nissan.