- Clunk in the wheel over bumps or when turning at parking speed
- Slight play felt at the rim
SeverityLowDrive?Usually OK to drive short-term
Faults
- Ticking that grows with mileage
- Oil level dropping between changes
SeverityHighDrive?Drive with caution
- Oil level drops between services
- Occasional blue startup smoke
SeverityModerateDrive?Drive with caution
- Delay then surge from a stop
- Rollback on hill starts
SeverityModerateDrive?Usually OK to drive short-term
- Metallic knock from the bottom end
- Rising oil consumption
SeverityCriticalDrive?Drive with caution
- Sudden braking with clear road
- Radar/obstruction warnings in rain or near metal plates
SeverityHighDrive?Drive with caution
- Rattle over rough pavement
- Water stains on headliner edges
SeverityLowDrive?Usually OK to drive short-term
- Shudder under light acceleration
- Power loss on long climbs (overheat protection)
SeverityCriticalDrive?Drive with caution
- Hood flutter at speed
- Corroded latch visible on inspection
SeverityHighDrive?Drive with caution
- Whine that rises and falls with road speed
- Sluggish response when hot
SeverityHighDrive?Drive with caution