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
2014–2018AFM lifter collapse, brake-line rust, and 8-speed shudder.
JeepWrangler
2007–2017Death wobble, engine ticks, rust, and lift-kit quality.
ToyotaTacoma
2005–2015Frame rust, cracked leaf springs, and hard off-road use.
GMCSierra 1500
2014–2018AFM 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
2013–2015Shift-to-park faults, stop/start battery drain, and turbo carbon.
ToyotaCorolla
2009–2018Early oil consumption, steering shaft clunk, and CVT behavior.
ToyotaRAV4
2013–2018Early shift quality, seat belt recall, and underbody corrosion.
HondaCR-V
2012–2016Turbo 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 behavior.
NissanRogue
2014–2020CVT wear, emergency braking faults, and heavy fleet use.
ChevyMalibu
2016–2024Many are ex-fleet cars. Check the reduced power pedal sensor coverage, the Shift to Park fault, the 2019 on CVT and open recalls.
DodgeCharger
2015–2023Check the side curtain air bag recall on 2018 to 2021 cars, the 2015 do not drive air bag recall, cruise control, transmission codes and oil records.
FordMustang
2015–2023Check the oil cooler hose, 10-speed and manual shift bulletins, 2022 to 2023 steering recall, seat belt cables and camera recalls.
HondaAccord
2018–2022Check the 1.5T and Hybrid head gasket warranty, sudden braking complaints, fuel pump and air bag sensor recalls, and A/C condenser coverage.
HondaCivic
2016–2024Two generations. Check 1.5L turbo oil dilution on 2016 to 2018 cars, the A/C condenser coverage, sticky steering on 2022 on, and open recalls.
HyundaiElantra
2021–2024Check the no-immobilizer theft fix, seat belt pretensioner recall, Elantra N and Hybrid recalls, and the 2023 oil pump fire recall.
NissanAltima
2019–2024Every one has a CVT. Check the VC-Turbo engine bearing recall on 2019 and 2020 cars, emergency braking behavior and a long list of early recalls.
ToyotaCamry
2018–2024Check the 2018 build recalls, the brake vacuum pump and fuel pump fixes, and how the 8-speed shifts. Hybrids from 2020 carry a longer battery warranty.
ToyotaCorolla
2019–2024A 2019 Corolla sedan is the older model. Check the hatchback CVT recall, the coolant valve program and the 2023 and 2024 steering shaft recall.
ToyotaPrius
2016–2022Check the 2016 to 2018 wire harness fire recall, drive power and brake booster recalls, coolant leaks, cracked windshields and battery coverage.
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.
Silverado 1500
2019–2024Check the 6.2L V8 engine recall and NHTSA probe, the diesel 10-speed recall, and 8-speed shudder on early 2019 trucks.
FordF-150
2021–2024Check the VIN for open recalls: parking brake wiring, 2.7L intake valves, Max Trailer Tow axle bolts and 10-speed software.
GMCSierra 1500
2019–2024Check the 6.2L V8 engine recall and NHTSA probe, the diesel 10-speed recall, and 8-speed shudder on early 2019 trucks.
Ram1500
2019–2024Make sure it is not a 1500 Classic, then check the ABS software, tailgate, air bag and EcoDiesel fuel pump recalls.
ToyotaTacoma
2016–2023Check the 6-speed automatic's shift update on early trucks, the 2016 to 2017 rear differential and the 2022 to 2023 axle nut recalls.
Equinox
2018–2024Check the 1.5L turbo for charge air cooler faults, the fuel pump recall on 2021 to 2022, and the transmission recall on 2018 to 2020.
ChevyTahoe
2021–2024Check the 6.2L engine recall and NHTSA probes, 5.3L lifter programs, 10-speed lockup recalls, and 2021 fuel pump and driveshaft recalls.
FordEdge
2015–2024A comfortable two-row SUV. On 2015 to 2018, check both brake hose recalls and 2.0L coolant loss. On 2021 to 2022 2.7L, check the valve recall.
FordEscape
2020–2024A roomy compact SUV with a long recall list. Check the 1.5L fuel injector fire recall, the hybrid engine recall and plug-in battery recalls.
FordExplorer
2020–2024Many recalls, led by the 2020 to 2022 rear axle bolt and park system recalls, some still awaiting a fix. Check every one on the VIN.
HondaCR-V
2017–2024Check 2017 to 2018 1.5L turbo oil dilution work, the 2017 to 2022 braking investigation, and the fuel pump and steering recalls.
HondaPilot
2016–2022Check the V6 rod bearing recall and engine probe, fuel injector and idle stop coverage, the 9-speed warmer, and the rear subframe rust recall.
HyundaiTucson
2016–2024On a 2016 to 2021, confirm the engine software update and warranty. On any year, check the ABS fire, oil pump and tow hitch recalls.
JeepGrand Cherokee
2020–2024Two different Jeeps share this name. Check open recalls on suspension, springs and air bags, and on a 4xe, the battery fire recall.
JeepWrangler
2018–2024Check the steering damper and shimmy fix, frame weld and clutch recalls, and the 4xe battery fire, engine and power loss recalls.
KiaSorento
2021–2024Check the turbo dual clutch recall, fuel and wiring fire recalls, hybrid seat belt recalls, and Kia's anti-theft fix on key start 2021 and 2022 models.
MazdaCX-5
2017–2024Check 2018 and 2019 head oil leaks, 2.5 turbo coolant and oil use programs, the stall and fuel pump recalls, and the P0126 thermostat program.
NissanRogue
2021–2024The 2022 to 2024 1.5L VC-Turbo has engine recalls and a 10 year, 120,000 mile engine warranty. Check recall work and the CVT.
SubaruForester
2019–2024Check the 2019 PCV valve recall, windshield crack coverage, the thermo control valve and screen warranty extensions, and the 2023 to 2024 driveshaft recall.
SubaruOutback
2020–2024Check the 2020 to 2021 CVT chain recalls, windshield crack coverage, the thermo control valve and screen warranty extensions, and the air bag sensor.
Toyota4Runner
2014–2024Check the Takata air bag and fuel pump recalls, front and rear differential noise, distributor accessory recalls and the 2014 to 2015 paint program.
ToyotaHighlander
2020–2024A popular three-row family SUV. Check the V6 or turbo change in 2023, and open recalls on air bag sensors, second-row seats and the bumper.
ToyotaRAV4
2019–2024Check 2019 to 2020 engine block and control arm recalls, the Hybrid fuel tank program, and the Prime DC-DC converter recall.
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