Power
Top speed
What owners say
Overview
Sentiment is sharply divided by generation. For the first-generation North American model (2005-2007), sentiment is overwhelmingly negative, dominated by chronic and severe powertrain reliability issues, particularly with the CVT transmission and throttle body. Owners report thes
Best version
Insufficient owner data available to declare a consensus "best version." For the Indian model, the diesel engine (1.5L TDCi) is universally recommended over petrol options. The Titanium trim is mentioned as a desirable specification.
Known issues
• First Generation (2005-2007):, Second Generation (2018-2020):
Generation by generation
Owner insights per generation and US complaint/recall records (NHTSA).
Complaints and recalls by model yearSource: NHTSA (US)Show table
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1,459 | 2 | vehicle speed control |
Complaint counts come from owner reports filed with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Higher-selling years naturally accumulate more complaints.
Recall notices2 on record · Source: NHTSA (US)Show recalls
2005 · fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mountingcampaign 05V515000
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE STRAPS THAT SECURE THE FUEL TANK TO THE VEHICLE BODY MAY BREAK, CAUSING THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL TANK HEAT SHIELD TO DROP ON THE DRIVESHAFT (ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES) OR EXHAUST SYSTEM (FRONT WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES).
2005 · latches/locks/linkages:doors:latchcampaign 06V383000
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: ALASKA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA,
Specifications
Generation
Version
3.0 i V6 24V (203 Hp) AWD
From 2005-2007
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