Model-Specific Inspection Guides
Every model has its tells. These free guides cover the known issues and exactly what we check — plus per-year pages for the most popular trucks.
F-150
2011–2020EcoBoost cam phaser rattle, intercooler condensation, and 10R80 shudder.
ChevySilverado 1500
2014–2019AFM lifter collapse, brake-line rust, and 8-speed shudder.
JeepWrangler
2007–2018Death wobble, engine ticks, rust, and lift-kit quality.
ToyotaTacoma
2005–2015Frame rust, cracked leaf springs, and hard off-road use.
GMCSierra 1500
2014–2019AFM lifter tick, 8-speed shudder, and Denali trim wear.
Accord
2008–2017V6 VCM oil burn, early CVT wear, and AC compressor failures.
ToyotaCamry
2007–20172AZ oil consumption, dash melt, and water-pump weeping.
SubaruOutback
2013–2018Oil consumption, CVT behavior, and wheel-bearing wear.
BMW3-Series
2012–2018N20 timing chain, oil-filter housing leaks, and electronics.
ChevyImpala
2006–2016Intake gasket leaks, inner rear tire wear, and transmission solenoids.
HondaCivic
2006–2015Cracked engine blocks, AC compressor failures, and airbag recalls.
NissanAltima
2013–2018CVT judder and failure, hood latch recall, and oil use.
FordEscape
2013–2019EcoBoost coolant intrusion, AWD transfer unit wear, and recalls.
ChevyEquinox
2010–20172.4L oil burning, timing chain stretch, and engine damage from low oil.
ChevyMalibu
2013–2019Shift-to-park faults, stop/start battery drain, and turbo carbon.
ToyotaCorolla
2009–2019Early oil consumption, steering shaft clunk, and CVT behaviour.
ToyotaRAV4
2013–2018Early shift quality, seat belt recall, and underbody corrosion.
HondaCR-V
2012–2019Turbo oil dilution, 2015 idle vibration, and AC compressor wear.
JeepGrand Cherokee
2011–2019Electrical module faults, air suspension failures, and engine ticks.
FordExplorer
2011–2019Exhaust smell in the cabin, internal water pump, and AWD transfer unit.
HyundaiSonata
2011–2019Engine failure and rod knock, oil use, and dual-clutch behaviour.
NissanRogue
2014–2020CVT wear, emergency braking faults, and heavy fleet use.
2500
2007.5–2018Emissions clogging, death-wobble track bars, and front-end wear.
FordF-250
2011–2019CP4 fuel-pump failure, turbo, and EGR cooler issues.
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