Buying guide

Used car checklist

Before you buy, check these known problems on the car. Each line comes from our Problems page.

CVT judder or shudder after a fluid change
Look for: Judder or shake when pulling away or at low speed, soon after a CVT fluid change
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Vibration after drive shaft work (inner CV joints)
Look for: Vibration while accelerating, after the drive shafts were opened or greased
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Long cranking before the engine starts
Look for: The engine cranks for a long time before starting, often after the car stood
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P0977 on the 1.3 automatic
Look for: Check engine light with code P0977, harsh or wrong shifts
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Ticking noise on a cold start (1.3)
Look for: Tick or rattle for a few seconds after a cold start
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A/C stops cooling: variable compressor failure
Look for: A/C blows warm air; compressor does not work
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Also: have the engine scanned with a scanner that works on this car, look at every warning light at key-on, and check the service record. Scanner guide · Warning lights