Used Car Warning
Used Chevrolet Cruze: Electronic park lock lever / key removal (2011–2016)
The electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK, which is a…
Model-year problems: 2011-2016
Known issues, OBD patterns, and used-buyer warnings reported for the 2011-2016 model-year range across the vehicles CarFaultIQ covers. Always verify against official recall and service records for the exact vehicle.
Cruze
Cruze hub →Elantra
Elantra hub →Fault
Hyundai Elantra: Engine Ticking and Oil Consumption Reports (2011–2016)
2011–2016 Elantra Nu engines are commonly reported to develop ticking, rising oil use and in some reports failure. Campaign applicability varies by…
SeverityHigh
F-150
F-150 hub →Fault
Ford F-150 Intercooler Condensation Misfire
The Ford F-150 is commonly reported to experience a misfire/stumble from intercooler condensation on EcoBoost, often associated with the 2011–2016 model years.…
SeverityHigh
Sorento
Sorento hub →Fault
Kia Sorento: Theta II-Era Engine Concerns (2011–2016)
2011–2016 Sorentos fall squarely in the Theta II engine-failure-report era. Some VINs gained official campaigns and extended coverage — check before you…
SeverityCritical
Sportage
Sportage hub →Fault
Kia Sportage: Theta II-Era Engine Concerns (2011–2016)
2011–2016 Sportages share the Theta II-era engine failure reports of their Hyundai siblings. Official campaigns applied to some VINs — verification by…
SeverityCritical