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Caution
(3.3)
4
Generations
13
Engines Rated
6,739
Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
11 recommended
2 caution
Generation Timeline
2000-2004
R50
7 engines
716 complaints
🔥 6
☠ 2
5.6L 8-cyl
⚠️
Caution
(3.3)
→
2005-2012
R51
2 engines
2,921 complaints
🔥 10
☠ 1
3.0L 6-cyl
✅
Recommended
(4.8)
→
2013-2020
R52
4 engines
2,807 complaints
🔥 11
3.5L 6-cyl
✅
Recommended
(4.8)
→
2022-2025
R53
0 engines
295 complaints
🔥 1
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