Topic: The Comprehensive Vehicle Deficiency Thread

[KD]

2010 Fusion 145k

 - ECM reflash under warranty
 - throttle body controller under warranty
 - general maintenance
 - passenger side rear flasher bulb replaced twice

2008 Honda S2000 16k
 - nothing

2013 Ford F150 122k work truck
 - general maintenance
 - lots of broken exterior plastic pieces, dents and scratches
 - windshield replaced twice

[Arthur Dent]

Ford has huge issues with painting aluminum, this bubbling has been plaguing them for eons. I remember Ford Expeditions coming back 1-2 yrs old to the dealership with the back gate and hoods peeling. This was way back in 98-99, today I see much newer Expeditions/Navigators with the same problem so obviously they never fixed the issue.

How'd they get the paint to stick on the new F150's I wonder?

My wife's old 2005 Expedition has the issue very badly. Looked awful for such an expensive (when new) vehicle.

[Schmengie]

2008 Nissan Versa, 134,000 Km

-No warranty repairs, just the usual fluid changes, brakes, tires, etc., etc., etc.
-2 burnt-out tail light bulbs
-Bent suspension component from hitting a pothole, fixed at the dealer. All the other shops were more expensive.
-Muffler broke off due to an unmarked pavement drop-off in a construction zone, again fixed at the dealer for less money than any other shop in town.
- I'm having a weird intermittent electrical issue since replacing the battery with the airbag light flashing occasionally. I found a way to read the error code and reset the light, but every time it happens the error code is different. Even the mechanic at the dealer is stumped.
-A few minor door-dings but nothing you can see from more than two feet away. Also a few small gouges in the plastic trunk panels.
-Other than that, nothing. No squeaks or rattles even on the coldest winter day.

[Noto]

Interestingly enough, this weekend, the Forester's volume stopped working.  The radio would turn on, the navi still worked, as did bluetooth - all except no sound.

I pulled out both fuses for the amplifier, and both were totally fine.  I put the same fuses back in, restarted the car, and everything worked just fine thereafter - and we drove to Toronto and back.

Hooray for no need for a dealer visit   You should all be so proud of my DIYing

[Gurgie]

Hooray for no need for a dealer visit   You should all be so proud of my DIYing

Ha, ha, ha... good job No-san!!!  Next up you'll be ready to check the oil   

Some silly gremlin though that would remedy itself with just a re-boot... oh wait, we're talking electronics here... makes sense! 

[Fobroader]

Interestingly enough, this weekend, the Forester's volume stopped working.  The radio would turn on, the navi still worked, as did bluetooth - all except no sound.

I pulled out both fuses for the amplifier, and both were totally fine.  I put the same fuses back in, restarted the car, and everything worked just fine thereafter - and we drove to Toronto and back.

Hooray for no need for a dealer visit   You should all be so proud of my DIYing

 

[Noto]

The Lady was happy, but didn't really show the excitement I was hoping for (I'm a bit of a needy b!tch for that from her -  ).  So, I made sure to remind her just how handy I can be every 30 minutes.  She eventually gave in and gave me a big kiss for being her hero.

Mission accomplished. 

[Fobroader]

The Lady was happy, but didn't really show the excitement I was hoping for (I'm a bit of a needy b!tch for that from her -  ).  So, I made sure to remind her just how handy I can be every 30 minutes.  She eventually gave in and gave me a big kiss for being her hero.

Mission accomplished. 

Well then...job done!! 

[Sir Osis of Liver]

Interestingly enough, this weekend, the Forester's volume stopped working.  The radio would turn on, the navi still worked, as did bluetooth - all except no sound.

I pulled out both fuses for the amplifier, and both were totally fine.  I put the same fuses back in, restarted the car, and everything worked just fine thereafter - and we drove to Toronto and back.

Hooray for no need for a dealer visit   You should all be so proud of my DIYing

Everybody has to start somewhere! 

[blotter]

2013 Fiat 500

34,000km

- paint started peeling at 8k on bumper grill - two weeks of fighting with dealership and it was fixed under warranty.
- suspension has become very "loose?" almost bottoms out / wallows on dips
- steering components feel like they may all fall apart.  lots of knocking happening when moving the steering wheel to the left or right
   dealer has "inspected" and stated "there's nothing wrong"
- car has random false starts (more often in cold weather)
- when going from park to drive (foot on brakes) randomly revs will edge up and you can feel the car wanting to launch forward.
- many interior dash board panels do not meet up together enforcing absolute poor craftmanship.
- when sitting at lights, idling, engine emits random buzzing, gurgling type sound.  Wife calls it "underwater purring"

[neil]

From oldest to newest in the Abes Fleet:

1983 Honda GL650-  Needed a battery and stator when I bought it 5 years ago, for $300.00

1988 RamCharger- Exhaust was to quiet, so new Cat delete 3" flowmaster exhaust.  Vroom.  Oh, and the defroster switch is now buggered, fan won't blow on defrost, only Vent and AC.  Oh and the AC could do with a recharge.... R12...

1999 Miata.  Can't get the keys out of my daughters hands, unless the gas tank is nearly empty, then dad can drive it....  Defectively small fuel tank.

2002 Hyundai Elantra GT:  Had it since new, 14 years, first 12 years were flawless....  162000km now, and the list is long,

• passenger front window wont roll down
  front right wheel bearing (2nd time)
  Fan switch has to be wiggled to function
  Both rear tires have slow leak punctures
  Clutch is slipping
  Parking brake cable snapped.
  Dash has a crack right down the middle.
  
  2012 Equinox 2LT-  Fine right now, but back up camera failure, and catastrophic oil consumption, requiring a full tear down under warranty, new pistons, rings, fuel pump..... and it's so gutless it can't get out of it's own way on the highway.
  
  2014 Kia Rio -Zip
  

[ktm525]

From oldest to newest in the Abes Fleet:

1983 Honda GL650-  Needed a battery and stator when I bought it 5 years ago, for $300.00

1988 RamCharger- Exhaust was to quiet, so new Cat delete 3" flowmaster exhaust.  Vroom.  Oh, and the defroster switch is now buggered, fan won't blow on defrost, only Vent and AC.  Oh and the AC could do with a recharge.... R12...

1999 Miata.  Can't get the keys out of my daughters hands, unless the gas tank is nearly empty, then dad can drive it....  Defectively small fuel tank.

2002 Hyundai Elantra GT:  Had it since new, 14 years, first 12 years were flawless....  162000km now, and the list is long,

• passenger front window wont roll down
  front right wheel bearing (2nd time)
  Fan switch has to be wiggled to function
  Both rear tires have slow leak punctures
  Clutch is slipping
  Parking brake cable snapped.
  Dash has a crack right down the middle.
  
  2012 Equinox 2LT-  Fine right now, but back up camera failure, and catastrophic oil consumption, requiring a full tear down under warranty, new pistons, rings, fuel pump..... and it's so gutless it can't get out of it's own way on the highway.
  
  2014 Kia Rio -Zip
  

88 Ramcharger.  Pic Please

[neil]

From oldest to newest in the Abes Fleet:

1983 Honda GL650-  Needed a battery and stator when I bought it 5 years ago, for $300.00

1988 RamCharger- Exhaust was to quiet, so new Cat delete 3" flowmaster exhaust.  Vroom.  Oh, and the defroster switch is now buggered, fan won't blow on defrost, only Vent and AC.  Oh and the AC could do with a recharge.... R12...

1999 Miata.  Can't get the keys out of my daughters hands, unless the gas tank is nearly empty, then dad can drive it....  Defectively small fuel tank.

2002 Hyundai Elantra GT:  Had it since new, 14 years, first 12 years were flawless....  162000km now, and the list is long,

• passenger front window wont roll down
  front right wheel bearing (2nd time)
  Fan switch has to be wiggled to function
  Both rear tires have slow leak punctures
  Clutch is slipping
  Parking brake cable snapped.
  Dash has a crack right down the middle.
  
  2012 Equinox 2LT-  Fine right now, but back up camera failure, and catastrophic oil consumption, requiring a full tear down under warranty, new pistons, rings, fuel pump..... and it's so gutless it can't get out of it's own way on the highway.
  
  2014 Kia Rio -Zip
  

88 Ramcharger.  Pic Please

Pics are buried somewhere in the what I did to my car thread, but here's a few



Daughter removing wheel



Wheel before



After








minty interior

[ArticSteve]

Awesome Ram Charger Neil.  Different times! 

[rrocket]

Awesome Ram Charger Neil.  Different times! 

It's nice...nice cleanup on the wheels!

The fuel bill while towing must make you cry though!

[Patrick_D1]

Seeing as I never have a vehicle past 15,000 km, I don't really ever encounter issues... 

I have had the odd small thing. The Genesis Coupe's shift knob has a little screw inside holding two pieces together. It can sometimes back itself out, and there's no easy way to get to it. Because it's a mechanical gearbox linkage the damn thing will vibrate and annoy you. Only option is to replace the shift knob. I'd go aftermarket given the choice.

Aside from that, though, problem free (as any car should be under 15k).

[dougjp]

2013 Verano Turbo;
no problems

2014 Hyundai Elantra GT;
It has one of these panorama roofs, great for the open feel and light, but on windy days there is so much wind noise, especially in cross winds. No leaks anywhere, including when going through a car wash. Dealer can't find anything. Wife loves the car, I think its 173 HP isn't enough, mileage isn't great either.

[Sir Osis of Liver]

Seeing as I never have a vehicle past 15,000 km, I don't really ever encounter issues... 

I have had the odd small thing. The Genesis Coupe's shift knob has a little screw inside holding two pieces together. It can sometimes back itself out, and there's no easy way to get to it. Because it's a mechanical gearbox linkage the damn thing will vibrate and annoy you. Only option is to replace the shift knob. I'd go aftermarket given the choice.

Aside from that, though, problem free (as any car should be under 15k).

http://www.loctiteproducts.com/p/10/15/t_lkr_blue/overview/Loctite-Threadlocker-Blue-242.htm

[neil]

Awesome Ram Charger Neil.  Different times! 

It's nice...nice cleanup on the wheels!

The fuel bill while towing must make you cry though!

It is about the same towing on the highway as I get empty around town...  I don't take it far, hour and a half to Douglas on the flat lands.   $.85 per litre makes a big difference now over the Buck twenty I was paying last summer.  Part of the bargain with the wife while finding a cool project vehicle was it had to be useful, and being able to tow now and again fit the bill perfectly. 

Speaking of deficiencies, one thing you really feel getting into a vintage ride after years in a modern truck is the lack of safety features.....  The big back windows make riding back there like being on a sightseeing bus.....  but you know you are dead if you roll   I also love the power windows, they are so fast,  they go up and down in a snap.   Modern car windows are so slow, again for safety.

[Weels]

2014 Subaru Crosstrek
- zero problems in just under 2 years ownership

2016 Mazda MX-5
- totally deficient as it is currently sitting in various parts bins somewhere in Japan