My VX was in the shop one time after I got it, just to fix the window issue, but it did it again. Then I found this site, did the fix myself and voila'. No major problems at all. The only time my VX sees a mechanic stall, is to change the oil, fluids, etc, routine maintenance. Trust me, the way I run mine, I am really surprised and pleased. Any other of the vehicles I have owned, had they taken a beating like my VX, would've been in the shop at least six months out of the year, on and off.