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Compact Sedan
Best Engine
⚠️
Caution
(3.0)
3
Generations
18
Engines Rated
117
Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
15 recommended
1 caution
2 avoid
Generation Timeline
2000
2000
6 engines
35 complaints
🔥 3
1.8L 4-cyl
❌
Avoid
(1.5)
→
2001
2001
5 engines
50 complaints
🔥 1
1.8L 4-cyl
❌
Avoid
(1.2)
→
2002
2002
7 engines
32 complaints
1.8L 4-cyl
⚠️
Caution
(3.0)
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