Owners filed 31 complaints with NHTSA. Visibility/Wiper is by far the most reported area at 52%, well ahead of the electrical system (10%). No fires, injuries, or deaths are reported across any area. The two vehicle speed control complaints are the only ones tied to crashes (2 in all), so that area is worth a close look on a test drive.

Most reported areas

Visibility/Wiper0 52%
The single biggest complaint area: 16 reports (52%), more than half of all complaints. No crashes, fires, or injuries reported. Check the windshield and wipers closely.
Electrical System0 10%
Second most reported: 3 reports (10%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries. A smaller but recurring complaint area.
Vehicle Speed Control safety 6%
Only 2 reports (6%), but both are tied to crashes, the only crashes in the data. No injuries reported. Worth testing acceleration and braking carefully.
Forward Collision Avoidance0 6%
2 reports (6%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries. A minor complaint area in the driver-assist features.
Lane Departure0 6%
2 reports (6%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries. A minor complaint area tied to the lane-keeping assist.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 31 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.