- Paint blistering near edges or seams
- Bubbling around fasteners
SeverityLowDrive?Usually OK to drive short-term
Faults
- A stumble or misfire under hard acceleration in humid weather
- Check-engine light with misfire codes
SeverityHighDrive?Drive with caution
- A vibration felt at idle or light cruise
- Sometimes paired with higher oil use
SeverityModerateDrive?Usually OK to drive short-term
- The transmission hunts between gears on grades
- Hesitation at light throttle
SeverityModerateDrive?Usually OK to drive short-term
- A creak from the rear over bumps
- Noise worse when cold or loaded
SeverityLowDrive?Usually OK to drive short-term
- A musty smell when the A/C starts
- Smell fades after a few minutes
SeverityLowDrive?Usually OK to drive short-term
- A deep knocking that rises with rpm
- Oil light or reduced power in some cases
SeverityCriticalDrive?Drive only to a repair shop
- Reduced power or an engine warning
- A knocking noise in some cases
SeverityHighDrive?Drive with caution
- ABS and traction lights on
- Sometimes a warning about the brake system
SeverityHighDrive?Drive with caution
- Fan only works on some speeds or quits
- A whirring blower noise
SeverityLowDrive?Usually OK to drive short-term