09/04/07 - UPDATED LIST - 74k miles

Left side driver's seat plastic panel broke (big ass?)
1.5 year old battery failed abruptly
CD changer replaced due to intermittent errors
Catalytic converter seam cracked
Power steering hose clamp recall
Cracked windshield washer resevoir
Stop lamp switch failed, causing ABS/ESP lights to come on (replaced THREE TIMES)
Brake pads last 24k miles
Tail light bulb burned out in under a year (yes, it's an anal list)
Rear hatch lock failed causing "machine gun" locking/unlocking
Driver's window glass rattles in frame when partially down
Engine stumbled and quit (twice) after starting for no apparent reason (no resolution)
Blown A/C fan fuse. Wiring mod installed for fans and fuse
Ignition coil pack #2 failure at 55k miles
Spark plug wire failure (should be 2.2k ohms - read 8.5k ohms) at 55k miles
Power steering pump replaced due to leak
MAF sensor
Master cylinder replaced due to BAS/ESP lights on
Engine idles rough and occasionally loses power when cold (no codes dealer suggests different fuel brand)
Sunroof wind deflector jammed (replaced)


We are currently about $3k into a $4k extended warranty with 4 months remaining. Guess it was a dumb idea to get it after all. Live and learn.