8.0
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $1,500
- Average Mileage:
- 107,000 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 1 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- replace timing chain tensioners and head gasket (1 reports)

engine problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
After buying this car used, the dealer's $2000 repair quote was almost like buying the car all over again! After doing the repair myself, I still spent close to 1500 dollars in parts and tools. The manual says the chain should last the life of the engine, but now I know that is not always true.
- Timothy S., Richardson, TX, US