Known Car Problems & Real Repair Costs
Every used car has a reputation. These pages document the problems behind it. For each model: what the known issue actually is, an estimated independent-shop repair cost, and a mechanic's tip for catching it before you hand over money.
Find your model
Jump to the brand below and open the issue guides for the car you're researching.
Know the likely costs
Every guide breaks the estimated repair cost down by component, at independent-shop rates.
Inspect like a mechanic
Each issue includes a hands-on tip for spotting it during a viewing or inspection.
Audi
2011 Audi A4 (B8)
2 documented issues
2013 Audi Q5 (8R)
2 documented issues
BMW
2013 BMW 3 Series (F30)
3 documented issues
2019 BMW X3 (G01)
2 documented issues
2016 BMW X5 (F15)
2 documented issues
Chevrolet
2014 Chevrolet Cruze (1st gen)
2 documented issues
2013 Chevrolet Equinox (2nd gen)
2 documented issues
2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (K2XX)
3 documented issues
2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (T1XX)
2 documented issues
2009 Chevrolet Traverse (1st gen)
2 documented issues
Chrysler
2017 Chrysler Pacifica (RU)
2 documented issues
Ford
2014 Ford Escape (3rd gen)
2 documented issues
2018 Ford Escape (3rd gen)
2 documented issues
2016 Ford Explorer (5th gen)
2 documented issues
2018 Ford F-150 (13th gen)
2 documented issues
2014 Ford Focus (3rd gen)
2 documented issues
2014 Ford Fusion (2nd gen)
2 documented issues
GMC
2009 GMC Acadia (1st gen)
2 documented issues
Honda
2019 Honda Accord (10th gen)
2 documented issues
2018 Honda Civic (10th gen)
2 documented issues
2018 Honda CR-V (5th gen)
3 documented issues
2016 Honda Odyssey (4th gen)
2 documented issues
2016 Honda Pilot (3rd gen)
2 documented issues
Hyundai
2013 Hyundai Elantra (MD)
2 documented issues
2014 Hyundai Santa Fe (DM)
1 documented issue
Jeep
2015 Jeep Cherokee (KL)
2 documented issues
2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK2)
2 documented issues
2015 Jeep Wrangler (JK)
2 documented issues
2019 Jeep Wrangler (JL)
2 documented issues
Kia
Lexus
2010 Lexus RX 350 (AL10)
2 documented issues
Mazda
Mercedes-Benz
2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W204)
2 documented issues
Nissan
Ram
2016 Ram 1500 (4th gen (DS))
3 documented issues
Subaru
2015 Subaru Crosstrek (GP)
2 documented issues
2014 Subaru Outback (BR)
2 documented issues
Tesla
2019 Tesla Model 3 (1st gen)
2 documented issues
2015 Tesla Model S (1st gen)
2 documented issues
Toyota
2014 Toyota Camry (XV50)
2 documented issues
2010 Toyota Corolla (E140)
1 documented issue
2011 Toyota Highlander (XU40)
2 documented issues
2012 Toyota Prius (XW30)
3 documented issues
2019 Toyota RAV4 (XA50)
2 documented issues
2013 Toyota Sienna (XL30)
2 documented issues
2009 Toyota Tacoma (2nd gen)
2 documented issues
2017 Toyota Tacoma (3rd gen)
2 documented issues
2010 Toyota Tundra (2nd gen)
2 documented issues
Volkswagen
2012 Volkswagen GTI (Mk6)
2 documented issues
2013 Volkswagen Jetta (A6)
2 documented issues
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan (5N)
2 documented issues
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