Symptom
It starts then dies straight away
The engine fires and runs for a second or two, then cuts out. The engine clearly has enough fuel and spark to…
SeverityModerate
Symptoms
Symptom
Nothing happens at all when I turn the key
No crank, no click, no dash response — complete silence when you try to start. This points at power delivery or a…
SeverityModerate
Symptom
A rhythmic thumping noise while driving
A thumping sound that repeats with wheel rotation (gets faster as you speed up) usually points to a tire defect or damage,…
SeverityModerate
Symptom
Uneven tire wear
Tread wearing faster on one edge, in the center, or unevenly across the tire, is a diagnostic clue about alignment, inflation, or…
SeverityModerate
Symptom
A musty or moldy smell from the vents
A musty smell when the AC or heater first turns on, especially after the vehicle has sat, almost always means mold or…
SeverityLow
Symptom
A new clunk or looseness from the suspension
A clunking noise over bumps, or a general sense of looseness in the ride, points to a worn or damaged suspension component…
SeverityModerate
Symptom
The battery repeatedly goes flat
The battery goes dead repeatedly, even after being jump-started or replaced, which points to either a charging-system fault or something continuing to…
SeverityModerate
Symptom
A shudder or judder pulling away from a stop
A shaking or juddering sensation specifically when moving off from a stop, distinct from normal acceleration, often points to a torque converter…
SeverityModerate
Symptom
A whine that rises and falls with road speed
A whining or humming noise that tracks with vehicle speed (not engine RPM) usually points to a drivetrain component — wheel bearing,…
SeverityLow
Symptom
Transmission slips during acceleration
The engine revs rise without a matching increase in road speed — the transmission is momentarily losing its grip on power delivery…
SeverityHigh