No one wants to have a car with troubles. Repair and maintenance is routine work in a car. But the replacement of failing parts can be expensive and annoying. We all know that the car won't last forever. But the time it is with us, we want it to work as well as possible.

For general maintenance, a car may not disturb you much since most of the things get covered in warranty or service. But if the fault happens to be an engine. It can be the worst nightmare for any vehicle owner. The only option you are left with is to either rebuild an engine or get an engine replacement. It is not just expensive but causes a lot of inconveniences and takes time to repair.

According to consumer reports, there is a list of vehicles that have the most engine problems. Hence, before purchasing them, one should think 1000 times. Let’s find out.

Audi A4

Number 1 on the list is the Audi A4. The 2009 and 2010 model Audi A4 showed major engine problems after running 100,000 miles. The car shows major problems including high fuel consumption, engine gasket leaks, turbochargers, and even timing chains. Hence requiring an engine rebuild.

Ford F-350

Next on the list is the 6.4-liter diesel ford F-350. The 2008 model ford had a major engine problem before running 100,000. Users experienced radiator failures, cooling system, and fuel system failure after running 65,000 miles. With so many problems, it is impossible to run a car. Hence, vehicle replacement would be a better option.

Chrysler PT Cruiser

The 2.4 liters PT Cruiser made it to the list as well. The 2001 model had a faulty engine cooling system that led to the failure of the car. The car required an engine rebuild at around 102,000 to 130,000 miles. Hence anyone looking to buy this car should be aware of this fault and look for an alternative.

Mini Cooper

The famous mini of the world, Mini Cooper also had similar engine problems. From 2008 to 2009 the Clubman models had many problems as reported by the users. It showed electrical problems like ECU failure. It had to be reprogrammed. Then it had oil leaks and warped valves. Some consumers also reported cooling system failure. Hence an engine replacement was made necessary due to such issues.

Chevrolet Equinox/GMC Terrain

The 2.4 liters Chevrolet and GMC Terrain showed problems as well in the 2010 model. After running more than 80,000 miles, the cars showed problems with the cylinder head, engine gaskets, and timing chain. All these issues linked to high fuel consumption and made it compulsory for the users to rebuild the engine.

Jeep Wrangler

The 2006 variant of the 2.4 L Jeep wrangler also showed problems with engine gaskets, cooling system, and consumed high fuel after running about 150,000 miles. Consumers reported that rebuilding an engine was a better option than spending on expensive repairs.

There are several other cars on the list too they may have engine problems. These include GMC Acadia, the Acura MDX, Cadillac SRX, etc. Some BMW 1 series owners have also reported problems with exhaust leaks, engine cut-off, etc. Such consumers solved the problems by either getting repairs or getting a BMW 1 Series Reconditioned Engine for their car.