I’m the proud new owner of a early 2004, 6 speed. I have a list below of the issues I’m going to bring up at my first servicing.

Do you guys know of any specific recalls for the issues I’ve listed below? Also, I don’t know if it makes a difference for the recall #’s but I live in Canada.

Thanks,


#1. Gas mileage:

I knew going in that the mileage was bad but this is crazy. I get 300 km to the yellow light.


#2. Acceleration:

The car has lost some pep off the line over the past month. I read something about the CAT being clogged?


#3. Brake Squeak:

The brakes squeak even after being warmed up, and I also hear the squeak during regular slow parking lot driving (no brake being applied).


#4. Shifting into Reverse:

I’d say 30% of the time the car doesn’t go into reverse properly.


#5. Passenger Seat Rattle:

There are lots of rattles in this car but this one drives me crazy, if the seat is unoccupied and in the upright position there is annoying rattle at any speed.


#6. Rough starting:

Sometimes the starter takes awhile to start.


#7. Tail Light Condensation:

Not a big deal, but I find the taillights fog up easily.

 

You should have your tail lights replaced under warranty.

They should look for some problem causing your rough starting - it may be a weak battery, or your starter. There was a recall for this afaik.

Ask them to give you the latest flash, and if they performed the engine recall on the car yet. That shoudl clean up your engine related problems.

You might discuss with them changing out your transmission fluid with a quality synthetic like royal purple, amsoil, or even mobil 1 synthetic fluid. This should help a great deal.

Your brake squeak could be a pad clip rubbing on your rotor. Common and no big deal - they should be able to take care of that no prob.

Rattles. ?

I am not a mechanic and know nothing about your car. Take my advice as being worth what you've paid for it.