Symptom
A grinding noise when changing gear
A grinding or crunching noise as a gear engages, most commonly in a manual transmission. This is mechanical contact between components that…
SeverityHigh
Symptoms
Symptom
The temperature gauge reads erratically
The temperature gauge jumps, swings, or reads inconsistently rather than settling and staying at its normal position. The question is whether the…
SeverityModerate
Symptom
A burning-plastic smell from the dashboard area
A sharp, acrid burning-plastic or burning-insulation smell coming from inside the cabin, particularly around the dashboard, indicates electrical overheating and should be…
SeverityCritical
Symptom
The seat belt will not retract or lock properly
A seat belt that will not pull out, will not retract, or does not lock when tugged sharply is not functioning as…
SeverityHigh
Symptom
The exhaust is louder than it used to be
The exhaust note has become noticeably louder, deeper or raspier over time. A gradual increase usually means a corrosion-related leak; a sudden…
SeverityModerate
Symptom
A warning light that comes on and goes off again
A dashboard warning appears intermittently and clears by itself, sometimes for days at a time. The fault is real even when the…
SeverityModerate
Symptom
A squealing noise from the engine bay on start-up
A high-pitched squeal or chirp from the engine bay immediately after starting, particularly when cold or damp, that often fades as the…
SeverityModerate
Symptom
A rattle or buzz from the dashboard at certain engine speeds
A buzz or rattle from the dashboard or trim that appears only in a narrow band of engine or road speed. This…
SeverityLow
Symptom
A whine from the electric drive unit
A rising and falling whine or hum from an electric or hybrid drivetrain that tracks road speed. Some level of drive-unit and…
SeverityModerate
Symptom
The petrol engine runs more than it used to
On a hybrid, the combustion engine starts more often or runs for longer than it previously did in comparable conditions, reducing electric-only…
SeverityModerate