Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2018 Entegra Anthem
The 2018 Entegra Anthem has notable recalls for its fuel system, wheels, lighting, and suspension, with engine complaints also reported. Check these areas carefully during inspection. Overall, ensure recalls have been addressed for a safe purchase.
Known issues to inspect
High pressure fuel rail leak
How to check: Inspect fuel rail for leaks or diesel smell in engine bay.
Front control arm ball joint loosening
How to check: Check for steering play; inspect ball joints for wear.
Lack of reflectors
How to check: Verify presence of reflectors on all lights and corners.
Incorrect cargo capacity label
How to check: Review weight capacity label for accuracy and compare with specs.
Test-drive walkthrough
- 01
Cold start
What to check: Listen for unusual engine noises or leaks.
Red flag: Persistent loud knocks or hissing
- 02
First minute idling
What to check: Check for smooth idle and stable RPMs.
Red flag: Engine stalling or unstable idle
- 03
Low-speed maneuvering
What to check: Observe responsiveness of steering and alignment.
Red flag: Pulling to one side; steering delay
- 04
Highway acceleration
What to check: Analyze power delivery and transmission shifts.
Red flag: Hesitation or rough shifting
- 05
Braking test
What to check: Test brake responsiveness and pedal feel.
Red flag: Spongy brakes or slow response
- 06
Parking and tight turns
What to check: Listen for suspension creaks or clunks.
Red flag: Loud creaking or knocking noises
Questions for the seller
Use this exact phrasing.
- Have any recalls been addressed?
- Has the high-pressure fuel rail leaked?
- Any recent suspension repairs?
- Are the weight capacity labels accurate?
- When were the reflectors last inspected?
Documents to request
Don't sign anything until you have these.
- Recall repair records
- Maintenance history
- Accident history report
- Weight certificate
- Title and registration
Generated by gpt-4o on 8/23/2026. Grounded in the NHTSA recall corpus and owner-complaint patterns for the 2018 Entegra Anthem.