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The 2.4L four-cylinder with the six-speed automatic gave owners decent fuel economy for a compact SUV at a time when crossovers still drank gas—around 22 city, 32 highway on the highway runs. The tight turning radius made city parking and mall lots feel less stressful than you'd expect from an SUV shape.
Transmission hesitation and shuddering between 80k and 120k miles is the most-reported issue; the six-speed automatic occasionally stumbles during low-speed acceleration. Water leaks around the door seals show up around 100k miles and can rot the door panels. Front ball joints wear out by 90k to 110k miles, causing clunking in turns and over bumps.
Under 80k miles: $9,500–$12,500. 80k–140k miles: $6,500–$9,000. Over 140k miles: $4,000–$6,500. Two-wheel-drive models cost $1,000–$1,500 less than all-wheel-drive. Regional demand, clean CarFax history, and recent brake or suspension work push prices toward the upper end.
Ranges are typical 2026 asking prices, not appraisals. The actual fair offer depends on this specific car's title history, accident record, and open recalls — which is what EstimateProof tells you.
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