Engine Problems
Black smoke coming from exhaust while driving
White smoke coming from exhaust while driving
Blue smoke coming from exhaust while driving
There is a "rotten egg" smell coming from my vehicle
Engine lacks power on both flat roads and hills
Engine's power is fine on flat roads but weak on hills
When idling, the vehicle shakes like a tank
While accelerating, the vehicle hesitates and even jerks
Engine stalls while accelerating
Engine stalls while idling
Engine stalls while driving
Engine makes pinging sound but only on uphill roads
Engine makes pinging sound on both flat and uphill roads
Engine starts to sound rough when I reach high speeds
Engine runs somewhat rough when idling
Engine runs on for a few seconds after it is shut off
Engine backfires through tailpipe while driving
Ticking noise coming from the engine while it's running
High pitched squeal coming from the engine while it's running
Engine runs normal but gas mileage is less than expected
Starting Problems
Vehicle starts but engine turns over slowly before it starts
Vehicle starts but black smoke comes from exhaust initially
Vehicle starts but white smoke comes from exhaust initially
Vehicle starts but blue smoke comes from exhaust
Vehicle starts but engine sputters while trying to start
Vehicle starts but will not stay running
Vehicle starts but engine backfires initially
Vehicle not starting - no sound at all when trying to start
Vehicle not starting - clicking sound only when trying to start
Vehicle not starting - spinning sound only when trying to start
Vehicle not starting - grinding sound only when trying to start
Vehicle not starting - engine turns over quickly
Vehicle not starting - engine turns over slowly
Vehicle not starting - engine backfires while trying to start
Vehicle not starting - engine sputters while trying to start
Vehicle not starting - only when engine is very cold
Vehicle not starting - only when engine is very hot
Brake Problems
Brake pedal goes down much further than it used to
Brake pedal sinks to floor when brakes are lightly applied
Brake pedal vibrates while applying brakes
Steering wheel vibrates while applying brakes
Entire vehicle vibrates while applying brakes
Brakes make a squealing noise
Brakes make a grinding noise
Rattling sound coming from brakes
When I am braking, the brake pedal feels spongy
The vehicle pulls to one side when I step on the brakes
After releasing brake pedal, one brake is still partly on
After releasing brake pedal, all four brakes are still partly on
When I apply the brakes, I hear a click from front of vehicle
When I apply the brakes, I hear a clunk from front of vehicle
I have to step extra hard on the brake pedal to stop vehicle
One wheel locks up/skids when brakes are applied
Drivetrain Problems - Manual Transmission
Grinding only when shifting into one particular forward gear
Grinding when shifting into two or more forward gears
Grinding when shifting into reverse gear
Grinding when shifting into all gears
Noise only while moving in one particular gear
Noise while moving in two or more gears
Pops out of first gear while driving
Pops out of second gear while driving
Pops out of third or higher gear while driving
Pops out of reverse while backing up
When releasing clutch pedal, engine races/poor response
While driving, clutch pedal vibrates as it's depressed
Growling/grating noise when clutch pedal is fully depressed
Squealing/howling noise as clutch pedal is being released
From a stop, vehicle shakes as clutch pedal is released
From a stop, I can't shift into first gear/no grinding
Drivetrain Problems - Automatic Transmission
From a stop, sluggish initial forward movement/OK then on
From a stop, delayed initial forward movement/OK then on
From a stop, upshifts through gears occur too early
From a stop, upshifts through gears occur too late
From a stop, upshifts through gears occur timely but are rough
From a stop, upshifts through gears are erratic
During at least one upshift, engine races before gear engages
When I shift into gear from "P", I hear a clunk (idle is normal)
While driving, I hear a clunk when I release the accelerator
After shifting to "R", there's a delay before vehicle backs up
One particular gear doesn't seem to work/other gears OK
None of the gears work at all (i.e. there is no response)
Vehicle doesn't hold when gear selector is in "P"
When I floor it, the passing gear doesn't kick in
Whining/growling noise coming from transmission while driving
Suspension Problems
At a certain speed, the front end vibrates but not the rear end
At a certain speed, the rear end vibrates but not the front end
At a certain speed, the entire vehicle vibrates
Front end dives when applying brakes
Loud thump from front end when driving quickly over a dip
Loud thump from rear end when driving quickly over a dip
Overall, the vehicle's ride is very bouncy/mushy
Overall, the vehicle's ride is hard (i.e. I can feel every bump)
Abnormal tire wear - wearing mainly on inside edge of tire
Abnormal tire wear - wearing mainly on outside edge of tire
Abnormal tire wear - wearing on both edges of tire/not in middle
Abnormal tire wear - wearing mainly in middle of tire
Abnormal tire wear - wearing on various spots of tire
Steering Problems
Steering feels loose and sloppy, especially at higher speeds
During turns, there's a clicking noise coming from the front end
Tires screech when vehicle is turning a corner at normal speed
While driving, the vehicle pulls slightly to the left or right
While driving, the vehicle pulls heavily to the left or right
When engine is cold, steering is stiff (mainly in one direction)
Sometimes while driving, steering becomes stiff for a moment
Over time, steering has gradually become stiffer/harder
There is looseness in the steering wheel/steering column
At a certain speed, the steering wheel vibrates
While coming out of a turn, steering wheel doesn't easily return
Miscellaneous Problems
Warning light - brake light briefly flickered while driving
Warning light - brake light came on steady while driving
Warning light - anti-lock brake light came on while driving
Warning light - oil light occasionally flickers while driving
Warning light - oil light came on steady while driving
Warning light - battery light occasionally flickers while driving
Warning light - battery light came on steady while driving
Temp. gauge - reads hot only in prolonged, slow traffic
Temp. gauge - reads hot only in hot weather (at any speed)
Temp. gauge - always reads hot shortly after starting engine
Radiator - boils over when engine is only semi-hot
A/C - not blowing cold air anymore (steady reduction over time)
A/C - not blowing cold air anymore (sudden reduction)
A/C - blows mostly cold air (but sometimes it blows warm air)
A/C - blows air that has a mildew odor
Heater - blows air that isn't warm (even though engine is hot)
Vents - air barely blows out (even with fan at highest setting)
Vents - air doesn't blow out at all (at any fan setting)