9.3
really awful- Typical Repair Cost:
- $3,770
- Average Mileage:
- 134,750 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 3 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- replace engine (2 reports)
- not sure (1 reports)

engine problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
valve spring broke causing the valve to drop down. This resulted in 90% of the piston in the bottom of the oil pan. It would have cost more to fix the engine than buy a NEW engine.
- Christopher R., Blountville, TN, US