What things do you not like about your car?

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Sonata: Transmission programming isn't too good. Lugs the engine a lot and you've got to stomp on it to get it to downshift and respond, which I do frequently. Power is ok for a 4 cylinder though.

Camry: Slow. Like, really slow.

Jeep: Not a very good highway cruiser. It prefers a max speed of 65 before stuff starts rumbling.
 
Explorer:

- Column shifter gets floppy over time. Easy fix, but a pain to do.

- Plastic shims on door latches have a tendency to break off over time, and doors will not fully close unless you slam them shut

- Sunroof weatherstripping is particularly vulnerable to leaking

- Ride can be a little rough with leafs in the back.

Pajero:

- 150 hp/175 lb-ft doesn't exactly suffice to move a 4,600 brick, even with a 4.56 rear axle ratio.

- The inclinometer is filled with glycerol and has the tendency to leak over time.

- Turning radius is too big compared to the Envoy, Explorer and even the fullsized Expedition

Grand Marquis:

- The '99-'02 40/20/40 factory cloth Town Car seats are not as comfortable as '92-'98 or '03-'12.

- With hot coolant flowing in and out of the heater core in summer, it negatively affects the AC.

- Same issue as the Explorer with the plastic shims on the door latches, exact same part.

- Column shifter gets floppy over time, as with the Explorer.

- Power adjustable pedals used a plastic gear that breaks over time. Guys over at the Marauder forum fabricated one out of brass, which now works perfect.

- Suspension needed a lot of work - Bilstein shocks, EATON Detroit springs, bigger Eibach swaybars, aircraft grade aluminum rear control arms/Watts link amongst a few other improvements - to get it how I like it.

Expedition:

- The 4.6L 2V feels a bit gutless in comparison to an available at the time 5.4L 3V

- The IRS may offer better handling, but isn't as sturdy as the solid rear axle on the Explorer, Envoy and Pajero.

- The 60/40 bench seat isn't as comfortable as it could be.

Envoy:

Primarily typical GM build quality from the 2000s.

- Front lower seat foam starts falling apart over time, causing the plastic trim on the side of the seat to snap. If you replace the seat foam on time, you'll save the trim.

- Quality of plastic used for the door panels is flimsy at best, especially the upper parts.

- Quality of plastic used for the center armrest was so bad, it actually collapsed. Got a replacement made for a Buick Rainier with fake leather/vinyl trim that did the trick.

- The plastic used for the center console is too flimsy - the points where it attaches to the body right under the dashboard snapped right off when I leaned on the right rear part of the center armrest. Took the new one to an upholsterer to "modify" so it doesn't happen again.

- Plastic glove box release handle broke off last year and had to be replaced.

I'll have to post about the Jaguar and the Cadillac later.
 
I dislike how my truck is rust prone..

I must be very easy to please because I can't think of any complaints on the Jeep or her Volvo.
 
Transmission programing in the Outlander is economy biased, and will often lug the engine...then other times, it drops a gear when it really doesn't need to. Annoying.

The only thing I dislike about my Falcon is that they stopped making them. Oh, and the fuel economy sucks.
 
It cost me $500 - I haven't got the time to list all the problems, and you haven't got the time to read them all.
 
Charger Scat Pack:
* Front end too low to ground. Have to be really careful to keep chin splitter from scrapping on speed bumps and the like during normal driving on normal roads and parking lots. Yet there are those out there that want to make these cars even lower. Boggles my mind.
* Hood scoop directs dirt dust and water directly into the engine compartment. I keep my engine bays spotless and this design makes it harder to do that. It helps that I never drive this car in the rain or any other bad weather.
* Other than these design issues car is perfect. No issues. Love the 6.4L Hemi sound and performance. ZF8HP70 transmission is superb.

BMW:
* No dip stick. Electronic oil level check only. This is the worst change BMW ever made to their cars. If you take the car into a shop for an oil change you cannot even verity it was done. You cannot get an oil measurement without driving for about 5 minutes after starting cold. Beyond stupid. Wife wanted a BMW so she gets one. I would have bought an M4 for myself but will not do so just because it has no dip stick.
* Otherwise car has been flawless. Not a single issue of any kind. That was also the case with her previous BMW we had for 6 years (328i). Very well made cars.

Jeep Grand Cherokee (GC):
* Bought a 2018 GC with the Pentastar V6 in March. Good motor but completely ruined by the POS Engine Stop/Start (ESS) system. IMO it is the worst automotive design feature I have ever seen in my 71 years. So bad that we traded it (with only 1800 miles) on another 2018 GC with the Hemi 5.7L V8 (No ESS). What a difference. The new Jeep is a joy to drive. MDS function is flawless and seamless.
* As with the Charger, the German made ZF8HP70 transmission is amazing. No issues of any consequence so far.
 
2009 Suburban. Love it except for that stupid AFM system. Makes it use oil bad.
I have the parts to direct the excess oil away from the pistons but I'm waiting for a chance to drop the pan and install it. Cannot wait to eliminate the system completely.
 
1993 Toyota mr2 - despite being mid engined the lack of power steering gets old in city driving and low speed areas like parking lots. The front wheels rub a bit on the sway bar and the rear wheels rub a bit on the fenders(both my own doing). The 5sfe doesn't make enough power. Despite all of these things I absolutely love the car and love driving it.

2006 toyota matrix xr awd - would expect 3 to 4 more mpg than you get. 4 speed reluctant to downshift unless you really boot it. Feels a tiny but underpowered with lots of things in the car. Overall an awesome car and wouldn't trade it for anything else you could getbfor close to what we paid for it. Great car.
 
On my 2011 Tundra I don't like how far the HVAC controls are from the driver....when I have my seat adjusted how I prefer to drive. My other complaint is the cartridge style oil filter. I have gotten used to it now but it does take a little more time. I also wish Toyota had made an access panel in the skid plate for the oil filter so you would not have to remove it.

As for my wife's 2008 Honda CR-V I hate how much road noise it has. Does not matter if you use a high dollar Michelin tire or a cheap off brand tire. The car just is loud to my ears. The other thing I dislike about her car is the AC system. Even with dark factory tinting on the rear glass and aftermarket tinting on the driver & passenger windows, the AC just does not cool well in the summer.
 
Wind noise from drivers side window above 50 mph. Honda of course says its normal.
Single tone horn. Sounds like a moose with a head cold.
 
any car where the seats bottom cushion is too short

maxima turning circle like a school bus

any system where control setting reset when you turn the car off, then you have to reset it at next startup
 
Mazda 2 - Could use a bit more power. The ride is very firm and a bit choppy. Door lock button is on the console instead of on the door, which I find goofy. Handles nice, good MPG.

Mazda 3 - Mostly just the transmission programming. Its nearly impossible to drive this car smoothly, it lugs too much, which isnt a huge deal because the 2.5 has plenty of power. Also a delay in upshifting at times can be annoying. Using the "Sport" mode pretty much eliminates most of this, but keeps the RPM's a bit high, so I dont use it much, but it does smooth it out a lot. Everything else is great.

240sx - I'm having a hard time coming up with anything I dont like. Crude by todays standards, buts its been the most fun to own car I have ever had. A few electrical issues here and there. She's starting to rust, which makes me very sad.

Sequoia - Brakes are a bit weak for a vehicle this large and heavy. Later models had larger calipers that are a direct fit but I've been too lazy to swap them. Traction control system is WAY too sensitive. If you hit some gravel or a slick spot while accelerating, you can expect 2-3 seconds of zero throttle response, its like the engine stalled. Frequent complaint on the forums about this. Everything else is great, its been a really nice family hauler.

Kia Rio - Seems like the transmission is always shifting, I wish it would just get into a gear and stay there for more than 2 seconds. Pretty decent car other than that, my daughter drives it and she loves it.
 
2011 Jetta, transmission dives into highest gear possible as soon as possible unless it's set to sport mode.

2012 Transit Connect, Radio is horrible. If you are more than 3 blocks from the radio station all you get is static and the display screen has burned out.

2016 Civic, ROAD NOISE. Loudest vehicle I've ever owned. Still fighting with them over the cvt valve making a horrendous noise occasionally on hot restart.

2017 A4, cup holders tucked up under the control panel for a.c.. golve box will barely hold well, a pair of gloves.
 
2017 VW GTI: Too low to the ground, done got the bottom of the bumper a couple times. Gear ratios are a little out of whack, constantly trying to find the right gear. Some reason you cannot leave your window cracked when it's raining and you have the wipers on, you will soak your door panel. You also cannot leave one window open as the buffeting will blow out your ears. Seems to be a thing among all hatchbacks and wagons.

2015 Camry: Ride is pretty stiff and bumpy. The seats are really stiff! The engine doesn't have any low end power at all, you have to hit 3K+ RPM's for anything to really happen.

1999 S10: Slow, slow, SLOW! It was rated at 120hp at the crank new and since the previous owner put in 3.42 gears for the highways it's even worse. Reverse is like taking off in 2nd. Max speed up the mountain is around 45mph and don't you dare turn on the AC going up it either or you will have a bad time. It also has a Detroit style locker installed and it makes town driving terrible. I get so many looks trying to go around a parking lot as it makes it difficult to drive easy. Clunking, banging, and bucking around. Driving in the rain is sketchy at best, never thought I could drift around the mountain curves in this slow thing, but it will. Surprisingly it's a beast in the snow. Did I mention it's slow?
 
2014 2wd Jeep Patriot - purchased in April of 2013, go figure. The worst thing is the stigma associated with owning a Patriot! The car is everything I expected of a vehicle we paid cash for, just over $18K out the door. The "improved" GEMA engine meets its reputation as extremely solid, but unrefined. Would not have bought one if they hadn't started using the Hyundai 6 speed transmission. Very easy and economical to service. Brake life is beyond phenomenal. I anticipate it to be similar to my past vehicles, being very low cost of ownership (knock on wood). The main problems are just small annoyances associated with an econobox vehicle: unflattering interior, a few squeaks here and there. It serves our farm lifestyle very well and I love the classic Jeep look.
 
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