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Reliability Database

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Engine Reliability & Known Problems

Based on 71,277 NHTSA complaints. Updated April 2026.

25 Models
186 Engines Rated
49 Generations
71,277 NHTSA Complaints
Engine Ratings Overview
112 recommended 25 caution 49 avoid

Compact Sedan

7 models
Altra Ev
1 generation · 4 engines
2002
3 recommended 1 caution
Ariya
1 generation · 1 engine
2023-2025
1 caution
Crew
1 generation · 4 engines
2004
1 recommended 3 caution
Cube
1 generation · 1 engine
2009-2014
1 avoid
Leaf
2 generations · 2 engines
2011-20172018-2024
2 avoid
Nv3500
1 generation · 1 engine
2017
1 caution
Sentra
4 generations · 14 engines
2000-20062007-20122013-20192020-2024
7 recommended 2 caution 5 avoid

Compact SUV

4 models
Juke
1 generation · 2 engines
2011-2017
1 recommended 1 avoid
Kicks
1 generation · 1 engine
2018-2025
1 caution
Rogue
3 generations · 16 engines
2008-20132014-20202021-2025
13 recommended 3 avoid
Rogue Sport
1 generation · 1 engine
2017-2022
1 caution

Sports Car

3 models
350Z
1 generation · 4 engines
2003-2008
2 recommended 1 caution 1 avoid
370Z
1 generation · 3 engines
2009-2020
1 recommended 2 caution
GT-R
1 generation · 1 engine
2009-2025
1 avoid

Midsize SUV

3 models
Murano
3 generations · 14 engines
2003-20072009-20142015-2025
10 recommended 1 caution 3 avoid
Pathfinder
4 generations · 17 engines
2000-20042005-20122013-20202022-2025
11 recommended 3 caution 3 avoid
Xterra
2 generations · 13 engines
2000-20042005-2015
10 recommended 3 avoid

Midsize Sedan

1 model
Altima
4 generations · 22 engines
2002-20062007-20122013-20182019-2024
13 recommended 2 caution 7 avoid

Full-Size SUV

1 model
Armada
2 generations · 4 engines
2004-20152017-2025
1 recommended 1 caution 2 avoid

Midsize Truck

1 model
Frontier
3 generations · 11 engines
2000-20042005-20212022-2025
7 recommended 1 caution 3 avoid

Full-Size Sedan

1 model
Maxima
4 generations · 25 engines
2000-20032004-20082009-20142016-2023
17 recommended 8 avoid

Compact Van

1 model
NV200
1 generation · 2 engines
2013-2021
2 caution

Minivan

1 model
Quest
2 generations · 6 engines
2004-20092011-2017
3 recommended 1 caution 2 avoid

Full-Size Truck

1 model
Titan
2 generations · 10 engines
2004-20152016-2025
7 recommended 3 avoid

Subcompact Sedan

1 model
Versa
2 generations · 7 engines
2012-20192020-2025
5 recommended 1 caution 1 avoid
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