u/LoneCyberwolf

I have a 2022 Taos with about 43k miles on it. I bought it used when it had around 12k miles. Since then, I’ve had to bring it into the dealership about five times for different issues, all of which were covered under warranty.

The most recent visit was for an EVAP system issue, and they replaced the carbon canister. While it was there, they also fixed a loose rear spoiler and were supposed to repair the rear window sprayer, which had been leaking (something I had already reported during a previous visit). I also mentioned a rattling noise when turning at low speeds, but they keep saying they can’t find anything wrong. They ended up keeping my car for about three weeks.

When I got the car back, I noticed a noise in the trunk when opening and closing it—like a loose screw or nut rolling around inside the door. I didn’t push the issue at the time, but a couple of months later the check engine light came on again, related to the EVAP system.

By then, the car was out of warranty. I brought it back in and raised all the issues again: the check engine light (related to the previous repair), the loose hardware in the trunk, and the rattling noise when turning. Once again, they said they couldn’t find anything wrong with the rattling or the trunk. They replaced a pressure sensor, which cleared the EVAP code.

Now, about a week later, the check engine light is back on—another EVAP code.

So much for German engineering.

I have a 2022 Taos with about 43k miles on it. I bought it used when it had around 12k miles. Since then, I’ve had to bring it into the dealership about five times for different issues, all of which were covered under warranty.

The most recent visit was for an EVAP system issue, and they replaced the carbon canister. While it was there, they also fixed a loose rear spoiler and were supposed to repair the rear window sprayer, which had been leaking (something I had already reported during a previous visit). I also mentioned a rattling noise when turning at low speeds, but they keep saying they can’t find anything wrong. They ended up keeping my car for about three weeks.

When I got the car back, I noticed a noise in the trunk when opening and closing it—like a loose screw or nut rolling around inside the door. I didn’t push the issue at the time, but a couple of months later the check engine light came on again, related to the EVAP system.

By then, the car was out of warranty. I brought it back in and raised all the issues again: the check engine light (related to the previous repair), the loose hardware in the trunk, and the rattling noise when turning. Once again, they said they couldn’t find anything wrong with the rattling or the trunk. They replaced a pressure sensor, which cleared the EVAP code.

Now, about a week later, the check engine light is back on—another EVAP code.

So much for German engineering.

I’m trying to figure out a backpacking trip to Alaska this year and I’m looking to fly into Anchorage and spend the night there then get myself over to Wasilla for the start of the adventure.

I’ve been trying to research the cheapest ways to get there but the train and uber are extremely expensive.

Any advice?

I’ve known about the existence of PFAS and how they can be harmful but this is the first time I’ve heard of legal issues with products from a specific brand here in the US.

I recently ordered some work clothes from the European company Snickers Workware. The distributor wrote me to inform me that they couldn’t ship to the US due to legal reasons as items from Snickers Workware contain PFAS. I’m actually pretty shocked that in this instance the US is more strict than the EU.

How many of you are actively avoiding clothing products that might contain PFAS?