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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
138 Engines Rated
49 Generations
71,277 NHTSA Complaints
Engine Ratings Overview
111 recommended 13 caution 14 avoid

Compact Sedan

5 models
Altra Ev
1 generation · 3 engines
2002
2 recommended 1 caution
Crew
1 generation · 3 engines
2004
1 recommended 2 caution
Cube
1 generation · 0 engines
2009-2014
Leaf
2 generations · 0 engines
2011-20172018-2024
Sentra
4 generations · 10 engines
2000-20062007-20122013-20192020-2024
7 recommended 1 caution 2 avoid

Compact SUV

5 models
Ariya
1 generation · 1 engine
2023-2025
1 caution
Juke
1 generation · 1 engine
2011-2017
1 recommended
Kicks
1 generation · 0 engines
2018-2025
Rogue
3 generations · 13 engines
2008-20132014-20202021-2025
13 recommended
Rogue Sport
1 generation · 0 engines
2017-2022

Sports Car

3 models
350Z
1 generation · 3 engines
2003-2008
2 recommended 1 avoid
370Z
1 generation · 2 engines
2009-2020
1 recommended 1 caution
GT-R
1 generation · 0 engines
2009-2025

Midsize SUV

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

Midsize Sedan

1 model
Altima
4 generations · 18 engines
2002-20062007-20122013-20182019-2024
13 recommended 2 caution 3 avoid

Full-Size SUV

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

Midsize Truck

1 model
Frontier
3 generations · 8 engines
2000-20042005-20212022-2025
7 recommended 1 caution

Full-Size Sedan

1 model
Maxima
4 generations · 21 engines
2000-20032004-20082009-20142016-2023
17 recommended 4 avoid

Compact Van

1 model
NV200
1 generation · 1 engine
2013-2021
1 caution

Full-Size Van

1 model
Nv3500
1 generation · 0 engines
2017

Minivan

1 model
Quest
2 generations · 4 engines
2004-20092011-2017
3 recommended 1 avoid

Full-Size Truck

1 model
Titan
2 generations · 8 engines
2004-20152016-2025
7 recommended 1 avoid

Subcompact Sedan

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