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Caution
(2.8)
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Generations
9
Engines Rated
375
Total Complaints
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4 recommended
3 caution
2 avoid
Generation Timeline
2007
2007
5 engines
187 complaints
🔥 1
☠ 1
2.4L 4-cyl
⚠️
Caution
(2.8)
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2008
2008
3 engines
113 complaints
🔥 2
☠ 5
2.2L 4-cyl
❌
Avoid
(1.0)
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2009
2009
1 engine
75 complaints
2.2L 4-cyl
⚠️
Caution
(2.2)
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