4.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
24,500 miles

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problem #2

May 012019

Sonic

  • 49,000 miles
There is a problem with the passenger presence module according to our mechanic. When an adult is seated in the passenger seat with the car turned on and stationary, sometimes, the airbag system does not turn on as if it does not recognize a person there. If the car is then put into drive, the airbag system still remains off. Other times, the air bag system will turn on at the beginning of the drive and then turn off randomly during the drive while someone is still sitting in the passenger seat. This seems to be an obvious issue as the airbag may not activate in an accident when there is indeed someone in the passenger seat.

- Omaha, NE, USA

problem #1

Oct 172016

Sonic

  • miles
The headrests are too tall and wide. They obstruct visibility when backing up and when changing lanes on the highway and city streets.

- Jackson, MS, USA