Automotive Troubleshooting in Canada
Common Car Problems: User-Reported Issues and Solutions
| Complaint | Description | Name and Location | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various odd issues - AC and or heat running - at a stop with my foot on brakes the engine misfires | 2008 Honda Fit; I have approx 100,000 kg's on my Honda Fit - I have changed the 4 ignitor coils & the 4 spark plugs, which as helped but still experiencing occurrences of misfiring though at a reduced frequency | Carol Eng Canada, BC, Burnaby | |
| Engine mounts | 2012 Mitsubishi RVR | Sig Canada, B.C., Aldergrove | |
| After driving my car for any distance and I park in my garage a large puddle appears under the drivers side front tire and under the car. My car is a 2008 and the garage say it is just ac condensation. | 2008 Suzuki Swift | Camille hudson Canada, BC, Kamloops | |
| radio and back up cam etc. | 2002 Nissan Elgrand; none | david spencer Canada, n.s., sydney | |
| replacing belt on motor | 2013 Mitsubishi RVR | mary v. power Canada, Newfoundland, Saint John's | |
| Wheel Alignment specs. | 2002 Toyota Granvia; 17" tyres and upgraded suspension | Bill Canada, Ontario, Burlington | |
| check engine light is on and 4x4 light is on | 2009 Toyota RAV4 | Trina Canada, nova Scotia, Carroll's Corner | |
| Transmission slips when cold. Have to warm up with transmission in neutral, periodically trying drive. The last time it was only 10 below | 2011 Toyota RAV4 2 comments | Eric Winterburn Canada, Ontario, Thunder Bay | |
| Fuel | 1995 Mitsubishi Minicab | PG Moore Canada, Nova Scotia, Sydney | |
| fuel problem | 1999 Nissan Elgrand | abdrew Canada, British Columbia, enderby | |
| ASR warning lamp | 1998 Mercedes-Benz E320 | Joe Thompson Canada, New Brunswick, Saint John | |
| fuel | 1990 Nissan Pathfinder | terry7 Canada, Quebec, Amos | |
| blows white smoke | 1984 Mercedes-Benz S-Class; none | Bart Nicholson Canada, Ontario, Barrie | |
| Battery loosing power | 2011 Mitsubishi RVR; Original battery changed less than 22000 km 2 comments | Joanne Laferriere Canada, Ontario, Sturgeon Falls | |
| need parts | 2002 Suzuki Every Landy | orbiton Canada, Ontario, Brampton | |
| May be transmission | 2009 Hyundai Sonata | Lilliam Canada, bc, saanichton | |
| Won't Start | 1995 Daihatsu Hijet | Kate Canada, Newfoundland, St. John's | |
| low idling n shutting whengas pedalis release | 2002 Lexus ES300 1 comment | f del rosa Canada, Manitoba, Winnipeg | |
| Starting | 2002 Toyota Probox | Norlette Canada, Ontario, Brampton | |
| Auto part: sunroof middle window/driver's side | 1990 Toyota Town Ace 1 comment | Rebecca Canada, Quebec, Montreal |  |
| skeaky clutch | 2005 Honda Civic | eduardo prudente Canada, Quebec, laval | |
| engine drivechain or drivebelt | 2005 Toyota Probox 5 comments | lambert pingue Canada, Ontario, Thornhill | |
| how to replace Heating water connector | 1996 Mercedes-Benz C280; Model C280 | Ravi Canada, Ontario, Hamilton | |
| Cover tightening | 1990 Daihatsu Hijet | Paul Bilodeau Canada, Quebec, Sept-Îles | |
| trip meter | 2005 Nissan X-Trail | Robin Dymock Canada, Ontario, Tupperville | |
| failure to start | 1991 Mercedes-Benz SL500 | adam Canada, Alberta, Edmonton | |
| car alarm goes off intermittenly | 2007 Toyota Corolla | Rob Lanteigne Canada, Ontario, Vineland | |
| 1998 toyotapaseo main fuse | 1996 Toyota Paseo 1 comment | fatma manji Canada, alberta, calgary Alberta | |
| No Cab heat in truck | 1994 Toyota Lite Ace 1 comment | Jep Canada, Ontario, Huntsville | |
| check engine light/4wd light vsc light all on | 2006 Toyota RAV4 1 comment | Bob Canada, Ontario, Thunder Bay |
Updated on April 18, 2025