Are You On The List? Consumer Reports Names Cars Most Likely To Blow Their Engines

We all know that our cars won't last forever, and we also know that our vehicles will break down after some time. It's all part of car ownership, and as with anything mechanical, there is a limit in mileage or usage, before things start going wrong. Good on you if your warranty or service package covers it, but things can get real expensive real fast if the problem happens to be an engine. Thanks to the extensive data that Consumer Reports has gathered over the years, they've compiled a list of vehicles that have the most number of engine issues, and it's something you may want to look into if you're shopping around for a second-hand car.
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MrEE - 6/1/2020 10:57:54 AM

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Acura MDX on the list, must be the cylinder deactivation problems, like GM.

YoCarFanto - 6/1/2020 11:14:21 AM

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It could also be their use of unreliable timing belt instead of timing chain.

atc98092 - 6/1/2020 12:57:40 PM

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Many engines use timing belts without any issues. Why exactly do you consider them unreliable?

MDarringer - 6/1/2020 3:52:40 PM

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The VWAG 2.0T has been a shitty engine for one thing after another.

CANADIANCOMMENTS - 6/1/2020 6:35:56 PM

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The MDX listed is the 2003 version. Not relevant today 17 years later. Timing belts are good in my book.

mre30 - 6/2/2020 9:59:49 AM

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Wow - no BMW's ! Consumer Reports is always so rigorous!

BMW = Blown Motor Whenever