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Best Engine
❌
Avoid
(1.7)
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4
Engines Rated
42
Total Complaints
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3 recommended
1 avoid
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2002
2002
2 engines
17 complaints
1.8L 4-cyl
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Recommended
(3.5)
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2003
2003
2 engines
25 complaints
🔥 1
1.8L 4-cyl
❌
Avoid
(1.7)
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