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Best Engine
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5
Generations
3
Engines Rated
321
Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
2 recommended
1 caution
Generation Timeline
2002
2002
2 engines
132 complaints
1.8L 4-cyl
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Caution
(2.0)
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2003
2003
0 engines
84 complaints
🔥 8
☠ 1
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2004
2004
1 engine
35 complaints
🔥 1
☠ 1
1.8L 4-cyl
✅
Recommended
(3.8)
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2005
2005
0 engines
27 complaints
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2006
2006
0 engines
43 complaints
🔥 3
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