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Comfort
9
Performance
9
Fuel Economy
8
Interior Design
8
Exterior Styling
9
Reliability
9
Owner Reviews
PTilly
So reliable!
November 04, 2018
SXT
Overall Score
I bought this car as a former rental - it had less than 20K km and was only 6 months old. I can honestly say that I had low expectations, having been an "import guy", I thought I'd have the car for a year or so then trade it in (the initial price was fantastic). Having had it now for more than 8 years I can easily say that this has been the most reliable, trouble-free, comfortable car that we have ever had. Aside from the one (airbag) recall, regular servicing has been all it's needed. One sets of brakes, one set of tires is ALL it has ever needed. All the bulbs are original! Quite amazing as it now has nearly 160K km of somewhat heavy driving. There are some things that are not all that great - the kind of numb steering, the fact that you have to slowly open the trunk when its raining or you'll dump water onto whatever... but you know, it gets great gas mileage, the stereo system sounds fine, it doesn't look awful... you get the picture, I'm very happy with my former rental car, purchased at a steep discount.
Comfort
8
Performance
8
Fuel Economy
8
Interior Design
6
Exterior Styling
6
Reliability
10
Recall Information
* Data provided by Transport Canada
Recall number
Recall date
System affected
Model year(s) affected
Recall number
2019-420
Recall date
2019-08-21
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
5,327
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Issue:
This recall is for aftermarket replacement rear window glass produced by Vitro Automotriz. Certain rear window glass may not have been properly tempered. If the window breaks, the glass may separate into large pieces instead of very small ones.
Note: This is a voluntary recall that is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Safety Risk:
Glass that breaks in to large pieces could create a risk of injury.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify consumers by mail and instruct them to inspect the designation code marked on the rear window glass. Products affected by this recall have the designation “DOT 287” along with the lettering “VMR” (Replacement Market) and a date code that is before July 2019. This information is printed on the bottom corner of the glass. Consumers should contact Vitro's customer service at 1-412-995-6457 or argbacklites@vitro.com to arrange for replacement of the glass.
Recall number
2017-494
Recall date
2017-10-12
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2012 2013
Manufacturer Recall Number:
T56
Units Affected:
16,344
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, there could be an electrical condition within the Occupant Restraint Control ("ORC") module. This may result in the airbag warning lamp illuminating, and the active head restraints not to deploy during certain rear impact collisions, which could increase the risk of injury to front seat occupants. Correction: Dealers will inspect the ORC part number and replace the ORC if necessary. Note: Vehicles that have been previously repaired with the updated ORC under recall 2016-448 will not require repairing under this recall campaign.
Recall number
2016-448
Recall date
2016-09-14
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Manufacturer Recall Number:
S61
Units Affected:
139,513
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles in certain types of crashes, airbag and seatbelt pretensioner deployment capability may be lost due to a short in the front impact sensor wiring affecting Occupant Restraint Controller function. Failure of airbags and seatbelt pretensioners to deploy in a crash (when warranted) could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the Occupant Restraint Controller module.
Recall number
2013-394
Recall date
2013-11-07
System affected
Engine
Model year(s) affected
2013
Manufacturer Recall Number:
N52
Units Affected:
43
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain vehicles equipped with a 2.4L gasoline engine may experience a loss of engine oil pressure and subsequent engine failure, causing a loss of motive power. A loss of motive power, in conjunction with driving conditions and driver reactions, could increase the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the balance shaft module.
Recall number
2013-231
Recall date
2013-07-04
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2011 2012 2013
Manufacturer Recall Number:
N38
Units Affected:
25,546
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the airbag warning lamp may illuminate due to an electrical fault within the Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module. As a result, the Active Head Restraints (AHR) may not deploy during a rear impact collision (where deployment is warranted), which could increase the risk of personal injury to the front seat occupants. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) or replace the ORC module, as required.
Recall number
2013-042
Recall date
2013-02-06
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2013
Manufacturer Recall Number:
N02
Units Affected:
90
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain vehicles may experience fuel leakage or engine stall due to a broken control valve in the fuel tank assembly. Engine stalling would result in lost vehicle propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver’s reactions, could increase the risk of a crash. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. These issues could result in property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect the control valve in the fuel tank. If the control valve is damaged, the fuel tank assembly and vapour canister will be replaced.
Recall number
2011-224
Recall date
2011-06-10
System affected
Steering
Model year(s) affected
2011
Manufacturer Recall Number:
L23
Units Affected:
2,270
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain vehicles may have been built with a missing or incorrectly installed steering column pivot rivet. A steering column with a miss-installed rivet may not perform as intended in the event of a crash, which may increase the risk of personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect for steering column rivet presence and alignment, and repair as required.
Recall number
2010-359
Recall date
2010-10-21
System affected
Steering
Model year(s) affected
2010
Manufacturer Recall Number:
K26
Units Affected:
5,860
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain vehicles may experience a separation at the crimped end of the power steering pressure hose assembly, resulting in power steering fluid leakage which could cause a fire. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the power steering pressure hoses.
Recall number
2010-009
Recall date
2010-01-19
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2010
Manufacturer Recall Number:
J37
Units Affected:
3,514
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the brake booster input rod may have been installed without the retaining clip, or in some cases, with an improperly formed retaining clip. Should the input rod separate from the assembly it could lead to a loss of brakes, which could result in a vehicle crash causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will install or replace the retaining clips.
Recall number
2008-371
Recall date
2008-10-10
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2009
Manufacturer Recall Number:
H33
Units Affected:
132
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, a broken solder joint on the printed circuit board of the Power Control Module (PCM) can affect the fuel pump relay performance and potentially result in an engine stall while driving and/or a no start of the engine. Engine stalling would result in lost propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the PCM.
Recall number
2008-117
Recall date
2008-04-04
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2007 2008
Manufacturer Recall Number:
H07
Units Affected:
14,699
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles equipped with a standard Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), unused electrical connectors for a second type of TPMS may become corroded and could short circuit. This could cause a variety of conditions including engine no-start, dead battery, an inoperative cruise control or remote start system, and/or engine stalling. Engine stalling, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash, causing personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will remove unused TPMS connectors, and protect their circuits.
Recall number
2007-319
Recall date
2007-10-04
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2007 2008
Manufacturer Recall Number:
G39
Units Affected:
3,698
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine, the coolant overflow from the recovery bottle may be drawn into the left radiator cooling fan motor connector. This can cause an electrical short circuit and could result in an engine compartment fire. Correction: Dealers will inspect the connector for contamination or damage, install a wiring harness overlay and, if necessary, replace the fan motor.
Recall number
2007-304
Recall date
2007-09-17
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2008
Manufacturer Recall Number:
G38
Units Affected:
127
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain all-wheel drive vehicles, the fuel tank straps were improperly manufactured and could separate. This can cause the fuel tank to loosen and leak fuel. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a fire. Correction: Dealers will replace the fuel tank retention straps.
Recall number
2007-303
Recall date
2007-09-17
System affected
Structure
Model year(s) affected
2008
Manufacturer Recall Number:
G33
Units Affected:
7,297
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the front door latch cable may become partially unseated from the interior release handle housing. This may cause the latch to stick in the unlatched position or the lock-function to become inoperative. Attempting to drive a vehicle with a door in the unlatched position can result in increased risk of injury to an unbelted front seat occupant. Correction: Dealers will add a secondary retention feature to both front doors.
Recall number
2007-183
Recall date
2007-06-07
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2008
Manufacturer Recall Number:
G14
Units Affected:
43
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the front seat track position sensors utilized for the airbag system may not function properly. Sensor information is used to lessen inflation pressure for smaller statured occupants who may be seated in close proximity to the airbag. Failure of the seat track position sensors causes the airbag deployment to default to full inflation pressure regardless of the seat position. Full deployment could increase the risk of injury for smaller statured seat occupants in a frontal crash. Correction: Dealers will inspect the front seat track position sensors and replace them if necessary.
Recall number
2007-062
Recall date
2007-03-07
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2007 2008
Manufacturer Recall Number:
G12
Units Affected:
1,789
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the front door latch cable may become partially unseated from the interior release handle housing, causing the latch to become stuck in the open position. Correction: Dealers will install a secondary feature to both front doors to prevent the door latch cable ferrule from becoming unseated.
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