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Battery Replaced at 19 Months/19K Miles

hbalek

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Yesterday at a red light, the Auto Start/Stop cut off my engine with AC and radio running. In a couple minutes instead of the engine restarting (it was a 95 degree hot/humid day) I lost all electrical power. The engine would not restart and could not even flash the hazards! I opened the hood, a cop came and jumped it for me. I drove straight to the dealer. They tested the battery and electrical system. They determined it was a bad battery cell and replaced the battery free of charge. I was told their batteries have a 2 year unlimited mileage warranty. In 36 years of driving, this is my first time that a battery didn't even make it 2 years. Usually I've replaced batteries about every 3-5 years. How's everyone else doing with their original battery?
 

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1.5 years and 20k miles for now! Havent seen anyone else with battery issues yet so you probably have a lemon battery.
 

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I blame it on "auto stop/start" Such a tremendously bad feature. Some fool determined it saves gas. In reality it kills batteries/starters/ turbo bearings as well as all other mechanical oil fed components. Get the start stop eliminator! I do realize that in South FL batteries maybe last 3 years from the heat alone but when mine goes I will upgrade to a better one.

Tommy
 

F=MA

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Agreed, an extremely poor idea to check some "eco" box. Probably the number one cause of battery issues in new vehicles.
 



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