Of 104 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the electrical system is the most reported area at 18 reports (17%), followed by the power train and forward collision avoidance, each with 14 reports (13%). Structure comes next at 11 reports (11%) and the engine at 10 reports (10%). Most reports describe no crash or fire, but the electrical system is tied to 3 injuries, the engine to 1 crash and 4 injuries, and forward collision avoidance to 1 crash. Buyers should pay close attention to the electronics and the engine.

Most reported areas

Electrical System0 17%
The most reported area: 18 reports, or 17% of all complaints, with 3 injuries reported and no crashes or fires. Check the electronics carefully before buying.
Power Train0 13%
14 reports (13% of complaints), with no crashes, fires, or injuries reported. Watch for drivetrain symptoms on a test drive.
Forward Collision Avoidance safety 13%
14 reports (13% of complaints), including 1 crash. Verify the driver-assist and cruise control features behave as expected.
Structure0 11%
11 reports (11% of complaints), with no crashes, fires, or injuries reported. Inspect body panels and structural parts during a walk-around.
Engine safety 10%
10 reports (10% of complaints), tied to 1 crash and 4 injuries. Have the engine inspected thoroughly before buying.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 104 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.