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2013 Dodge i10

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Introduction:

The 2013 Dodge i10 is a compact city car that was discontinued after one model year due to sluggish sales. It was available with two engine and transmission options: a 1.1-liter gasoline engine with a 5-speed manual transmission, and a 1.2-liter gasoline engine with a 4-speed automatic transmission. The 1.1-liter engine produces 66 horsepower and 61 lb-ft of torque, while the 1.2-liter engine produces 80 horsepower and 75 lb-ft of torque. Drivers praise the i10 for its fuel efficiency and maneuverability, but criticize it for its lack of power and cramped interior.

Engine

  • 1.1-liter Gasoline Engine

    • Fuel Injector Issues: Description/Symptoms: The fuel injectors may become clogged or fail, causing the engine to run rough, hesitate, or stall. Solution: Replace the faulty fuel injectors. Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400+

  • 1.2-liter Gasoline Engine

    • No Issues Found

Transmission

  • 5-Speed Manual Transmission

    • No Issues Found

  • 4-Speed Automatic Transmission

    • Shift Solenoid Issues: Description/Symptoms: The shift solenoids may fail, causing the transmission to shift erratically or not shift at all. Solution: Replace the faulty shift solenoids. Estimated Cost to Fix: $400 - $600+

Suspension

  • Front and Rear Struts: Description/Symptoms: The front and rear struts may wear out prematurely, causing a rough ride and poor handling. Solution: Replace the worn struts. Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $500+

Electrical

  • Battery Issues: Description/Symptoms: The battery may fail prematurely, causing the vehicle to not start. Solution: Replace the faulty battery. Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $200+

Exterior

  • Windshield Wiper Motor Issues: Description/Symptoms: The windshield wiper motor may fail, causing the wipers to stop working. Solution: Replace the faulty wiper motor. Estimated Cost to Fix: $150 - $250+

Interior

  • Dashboard Rattle: Description/Symptoms: The dashboard may rattle due to loose panels or components. Solution: Tighten or replace the loose components. Estimated Cost to Fix: $0 - $50

Summary:

Overall, the 2013 Dodge i10 is a reliable vehicle with relatively minor issues. The most common problems are related to the fuel injectors, shift solenoids, struts, battery, and windshield wiper motor. The severity of these issues varies, but they are generally inexpensive to fix.

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