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Best Engine
✅
Recommended
(3.7)
4
Generations
10
Engines Rated
3,013
Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
4 recommended
3 caution
3 avoid
Generation Timeline
2005-2010
KM
2 engines
454 complaints
🔥 44
☠ 1
2.4L
✅
Recommended
(4.8)
→
2011-2016
SL
3 engines
1,340 complaints
🔥 61
2.0L
⚠️
Caution
(2.0)
→
2017-2022
QL
2 engines
815 complaints
🔥 55
2.0L 4-cyl
❌
Avoid
(1.8)
→
2023-2025
NQ5
3 engines
404 complaints
🔥 1
1.6L
✅
Recommended
(3.7)
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