Fault
Kia Sportage: Excessive Oil Consumption Reports (2012–2016)
Even short of failure, 2012–2016 Sportages carry common reports of elevated oil consumption. A cold dipstick check belongs in every viewing.
SeverityModerate
Engine
Faults
Fault
Honda Civic: 1.5T Oil Dilution Reports (2016–2018)
Early 1.5L turbo Civics in cold climates are commonly reported to dilute engine oil with fuel — a rising dipstick that smells…
SeverityModerate
Fault
Honda Accord: V6 Oil Consumption (VCM Years) (2008–2012)
2008–2012 Accord V6s with cylinder deactivation (VCM) are commonly reported to burn oil and foul plugs. Many owners mitigate with a VCM…
SeverityHigh
Fault
Ford F-150: 5.4L Triton Spark Plug Problems (2004–2008)
2004–2008 F-150 5.4L engines are well documented for spark plugs that break on removal and earlier designs that could eject. Plug service…
SeverityHigh
Fault
Ford F-150: EcoBoost Cam Phaser Rattle (2017–2021)
Some 2017–2021 EcoBoost F-150s are commonly reported to develop a cold-start rattle from cam phasers. Ford issued related service procedures; repairs are…
SeverityHigh
Fault
Toyota Camry: Excessive Oil Consumption (2007–2011)
2007–2011 Camrys with the 2.4L engine are commonly reported to burn oil between changes. Check the level every 1,000 miles; sustained low…
SeverityHigh
Fault
Toyota Corolla: Oil Consumption Reports (2009–2010)
Some 2009–2010 Corollas are reported to consume oil at an elevated rate. Less widespread than the Camry pattern, but worth a level…
SeverityModerate
Fault
Honda Civic: Engine Block Cracking (2006–2009)
2006–2009 Civic 1.8L engines are well documented for coolant-leaking cracked blocks. A confirmed crack is an engine-out repair — walk away or…
SeverityCritical
OBD Codes
OBD Code
P0011: “A” Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced (Bank 1)
P0011 means bank 1's intake cam timing is ahead of where the computer commanded it. The most common real-world cause isn't a…
SeverityModerate
Used Car Warnings
Used Car Warning
Used Ford Focus: Buyer Warnings
A used Ford Focus is a purchase that demands verification first: target 2018 final-year cars with documented transmission history, approach 2012–2016 with…