Owners filed 117 complaints with NHTSA. The power train is the most reported area at 30%, followed by back over prevention at 17% and the electrical system at 12%. No fires and no deaths are reported. The electrical system stands out for injuries (3), while the power train, back over prevention, and forward collision avoidance each have 1 crash.

Most reported areas

Power Train safety 30%
The biggest complaint area: 35 reports (30%), tied to 1 crash. Owners describe jerking or shuddering at low speeds, so feel for rough shifts on a test drive.
Back Over Prevention safety 17%
Second most reported: 20 reports (17%), tied to 1 crash. Reports center on the backup camera failing, so check the rear camera in reverse before buying.
Electrical System0 12%
14 reports (12%), and the only area with injuries here (3). No crashes or fires reported, but the injury count makes it worth a close look.
Engine0 9%
10 reports (9%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries. Owners mention knocking noises, so listen for unusual sounds from the engine.
Forward Collision Avoidance safety 6%
The fewest of the top areas: 7 reports (6%), tied to 1 crash. Reports describe sensor errors disabling driver-assist features, so confirm those systems work.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 117 complaints

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