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Caution
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Generations
10
Engines Rated
6,334
Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
7 recommended
2 caution
1 avoid
Generation Timeline
2000-2005
B5
5 engines
3,987 complaints
🔥 361
☠ 5
3.5L 6-cyl
✅
Recommended
(4.7)
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2012-2022
NMS
5 engines
2,347 complaints
🔥 13
☠ 2
1.8L 4-cyl
⚠️
Caution
(3.2)
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