Overview and Common Failures
Body and Interior: The paintwork is weak and prone to chipping, but the galvanized body does not rust. There are constant complaints on forums about headlights fogging up and the chrome coating not lasting long. The materials used in the interior are of good quality and have decent durability.
Engine: The atmospheric engines 1.6 G4FD, 2.0 G4NA, and 2.4 G4KJ are reliable and rarely cause issues. The problem with scratches has not been completely resolved, although they occur much less frequently. The 1.6-liter turbocharged engine G4FJ is known for its low turbo and timing chain lifespan. The 2.0-liter diesel engine D4HA can last a long time with proper maintenance.
Transmission: The rare 6-speed manual transmissions M6CF1 and M6CF4 are quite reliable for this model. The 6-speed automatic transmissions A6MF1, A6MF2, and A6LF2 also do not have major problems. The recently introduced 8-speed automatic transmission A8LF2 has proven itself well so far. The 7-speed robotized transmission D7UF1 operates nervously and often shifts at inappropriate times. The splines of the all-wheel-drive transmission frequently suffer from moisture damage and wear out quickly.
Suspension: The suspension is reliable, and only the shock absorbers and stabilizer bushings need replacement before reaching 100,000 km. The steering rack is considered a weak point of the model, often developing knocking sounds as early as 50,000 km. In the early years, there was a problem of rapid brake pad wear and disc damage.
