Used car checklist
Before you buy, check these known problems on the car. Each line comes from our Problems page.
Look for: Shaking in D/R at idle, weak uphill, worse with A/C, fuel economy <8 km/L
More →Look for: Vibration at stop in D with A/C on, stops in N or A/C off; weak cooling
More →Look for: Noise, no cooling
More →Look for: Chatter/whistle at certain rpm, faint whine with A/C
More →Look for: Dies at idle under load
More →Look for: Cranks, no start, pump silent
More →Look for: Oil level drop, blue smoke on start
More →Look for: Brief rattle at cold start
More →Look for: Rough running, flashing MIL
More →Look for: Rough idle, hesitation, occasional stall
More →Look for: Poor km/L
More →Look for: Water inside cabin from roof
More →Look for: Clunk/rattle over bumps
More →Look for: Battery light, flat battery
More →Look for: Knocks, wander
More →Look for: Gear-change issue
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Recalls: ask for proof
Dealer-option rear turn signals installed with insufficient inner-edge spacing (not compliant with safety standard)
More →Fuel control program may let emissions exceed the 75%-reduction (H17) certification level in use
More →Dealer-option washer fluid heater: O-ring lap insufficient, fluid enters control circuit, possible fire
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Also: scan for fault codes, look at every warning light at key-on, and check the service record. Fault codes · Warning lights