10 Vehicles With Major Engine Problems
1. Audi A4 2.0T
Model years: 2009-2010
Typical mileage: 170,000-245,000 km
Problem areas: Cylinders and cylinder head, turbocharger, timing chain, oil consumption
More reliable options: Lexus ES, Acura TL, Infiniti G37
10. GMC Acadia
Model years: 2010
Typical mileage: 170,000-210,000 km
Problem areas: Cylinder head, timing belt, oil consumption, engine control module
More reliable options: Toyota Highlander
9. Buick Lucerne
Model years: 2006
Typical mileage: 185,000-230,000 km
Problem areas: Head gaskets, cooling system, engine mounts
More reliable options: Lexus GS, Toyota Avalon
8. Acura MDX
Model years: 2003
Typical mileage: around 300,000 km
Problem areas: Electric system, head gaskets, cooling system
More reliable options: Lexus RX
7. Cadillac SRX
Model years: 2010
Typical mileage: around 210,000 km
Problem areas: Electric system, catalytic converter, injectors, timing chain
More reliable options: Lexus RX, Acura MDX
6. Jeep Wrangler 2.4L
Model years: 2006
Typical mileage: around 240,000 km
Problem areas: Head gaskets, cooling system, oil consumption
More reliable options: Toyota 4Runner
5. Chevrolet Equinox/GMC Terrain
Model years: 2010
Typical mileage: 135,000-175,000 km
Problem areas: Cylinder head, oil consumption, fuel system
More reliable options: Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4
4. MINI Cooper/Clubman
Model years: 2008-2009
Typical mileage: 195,000-210,000 km
Problems areas: Timing chain, cylinders, valves, cooling system
More reliable options: Mazda3
3. Chrysler PT Cruiser
Model years: 2001
Typical mileage: 165,000-215,000 km
Problem areas: Oil consumption (leaks), cooling and electric systems, timing belt, pistons
More reliable options: Toyota Matrix
2. Ford F-350 Diesel
Model years: 2008
Typical mileage: 100,000-190,000 km
Problem areas: Emission control, cooling and fuel systems
More reliable options: None
1. Audi A4 2.0T
Model years: 2009-2010
Typical mileage: 170,000-245,000 km
Problem areas: Cylinders and cylinder head, turbocharger, timing chain, oil consumption
More reliable options: Lexus ES, Acura TL, Infiniti G37
