Owners filed just 12 complaints with NHTSA. Power train and visibility/wiper tie for the top spot at 25% each (3 reports apiece), followed by steering at 17%. None of the reported issues involve a crash, fire, injury, or death. With so few complaints overall, no single problem stands out as widespread.

Most reported areas

Power Train0 25%
Tied for most reported: 3 reports (25%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries. Watch for a loss of drive power or warning lights coming on.
Visibility/Wiper0 25%
Tied for most reported: 3 reports (25%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries. Complaints describe windshield cracking. Inspect the glass closely.
Steering0 17%
2 reports (17%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries. Owners note overly sensitive steering. Pay attention to wheel feel on a test drive.
Service Brakes0 8%
A single report (8%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries. One owner found ballooning rear brake lines. A rare complaint.
Engine0 8%
A single report (8%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries. One owner describes hesitation when accelerating. A rare complaint.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 12 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only, not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Studio AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.