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These cars need engine rebuilds most often

Consumer Reports identified 11 cars that showed major engine problems, and offered more reliable alternatives.

Sean Szymkowski
It all started with Gran Turismo. From those early PlayStation days, Sean was drawn to anything with four wheels. Prior to joining the Roadshow team, he was a freelance contributor for Motor Authority, The Car Connection and Green Car Reports. As for what's in the garage, Sean owns a 2016 Chevrolet SS, and yes, it has Holden badges.
Sean Szymkowski
2007 Audi A4
1 of 11 Audi

2010 Audi A4

Each car on this list showed a much higher chance of housing major engine troubles, according to Consumer Reports data. It starts with the 2010 Audi A4.

2019 Ford F-Series Super Duty
2 of 11 Ford

2008 Ford F-350

The 2008 Ford F-350 showed data points that highlight an engine rebuild occurred as early as 65,000 miles. Note, a 2019 model is pictured.

2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser
3 of 11 Chrysler

2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser

The 2001 Chrysler PT Cruise was a cool, retro thing, but it's not very reliable, per the data.

2008 Mini Cooper
4 of 11 Mini

2008 Mini Cooper/Clubman

The 2008 Mini Cooper/Clubman had engine rebuilds happen around 122,000 miles.

2010 Chevrolet Equinox
5 of 11 Chevrolet

2010 Chevy Equinox

Super popular, but perhaps not super reliable, the 2010 Equinox had reports of blown engines as soon as approximately 84,500 miles.

2010 GMC Terrain
6 of 11 GMC

2010 GMC Terrain

The same goes for the Equinox's platform mate, the GMC Terrain.

2006 Jeep Wrangler
7 of 11 Jeep

2006 Jeep Wrangler

The 2006 Jeep Wrangler is a capable off-roader, but its 2.4-liter engine suffered issues around 150,000 miles.

2010 Cadillac SRX
8 of 11 Cadillac

2010 Cadillac SRX

This Cadillac crossover showed signs of major engine troubles around 130,000 miles.

2003 Acura MDX
9 of 11 Acura

2003 Acura MDX

As the 2003 MDX approached 200,000 miles, owners reported engine rebuilds.

2006 Buick Lucerne
10 of 11 Buick

2006 Buick Lucerne

One of the last floaty Buicks had reports of full engine rebuilds between 116,000-143,000 miles.

2010 GMC Acadia
11 of 11 GMC

2010 GMC Acadia

The 2010 GMC Acadia suffered from blown engines at around 106,000-129,000 miles.

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