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Best Engine
⚠️
Caution
(2.7)
3
Generations
13
Engines Rated
33,560
Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
11 recommended
1 caution
1 avoid
Generation Timeline
2000-2007
1st
6 engines
9,153 complaints
🔥 264
☠ 24
2.3L 4-cyl
❌
Avoid
(1.2)
→
2008-2011
2nd
1 engine
875 complaints
🔥 6
☠ 3
2.3L 4-cyl
✅
Recommended
(4.4)
→
2012-2018
3rd
6 engines
23,532 complaints
🔥 90
☠ 13
2.3L 4-cyl
⚠️
Caution
(2.7)
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