Overview and Common Failures
The car body does not rust quickly, but the paint coating is thin and easily scratched. The main problems for owners are low-quality rubber seals: they crack, tear, bend, and strip the paint off the sills and door frames.
The interior of this crossover is quite budget-friendly in terms of materials and sound insulation. Moreover, it often suffers from assembly defects, wears out quickly, and simply squeaks. Electrical issues usually include problems with the media system brakes or failures in climate control.
The 1.6-liter H4M engine with an aluminum cylinder block and chain-driven timing mechanism has been known for a long time, as well as its weak points: oil consumption, lubricant leaks, and a short chain lifespan. The 2.0-liter F4R engine with a cast iron cylinder block and belt-driven timing mechanism has been in production even longer and has more weak points: in addition to lubricant leaks and oil consumption, the engine is notorious for its low variable valve timing actuator lifespan and electrical failures. The recently introduced 1.3-liter turbocharged H5Ht engine has no reported breakdown information yet.
The 5-speed manual transmission JR5 is famous for not having the smoothest gear shifts, but it is reliable. Sometimes, bearings can make noise, but this usually occurs at high mileage. The 6-speed manual transmission TL8 is slightly smoother and more comfortable to handle. The only known issue is the occasional gear slippage in the early years of production. The 4-speed automatic transmission DP8 has a poor reputation due to the despised DP0 automatic transmission. However, this model has not yet shown any significant number of malfunctions. The Jatco JF015E continuously variable transmission also has a bad reputation due to its very short lifespan. However, it is installed in combination with a weak engine, so with proper care, it can last up to 200,000 km. The Jatco JF016E continuously variable transmission has just started being installed, and there is no information available on its reliability.
Thanks to the B0 platform, the suspension is energy-efficient, reliable, and inexpensive in terms of spare parts. At relatively low mileages, the only common concerns are shock absorbers and stabilizer bushings. Closer to 100,000 km, sometimes shock absorbers, front wheel hubs, or ball joints may need to be replaced. There are no particular complaints about the brakes, but there are issues with the power steering: it often leaks.
