September 9, 2023, 05:57:51
Journalists from the American publication Jalopnik decided to find out which power units of modern car models are the most unreliable. To do this, they conducted a survey among their readers.
When developing any power unit, automakers always make compromises, which is why some engines lack horsepower, but make up for it in torque. Other engines demonstrate excellent dynamics, but are unreliable, and other power plants consume too much fuel, but can work for decades.
American journalists Jalopnik Editions We decided to find out which power units of modern cars are the most unreliable. To do this, they conducted a survey among their readers.
One of the options that received the largest number of negative reviews from commentators was the line of engines from Korean brands Hyundai and Come on entitled Theta II. This is about 2- and 2.4-liter gasoline engineswhich were also installed on such popular models in our country as Kia Sportage and Kia Optimaand Kia Stinger and Genesis G70.
Let us recall that the main problem with such Korean power units is poor design of their oil pumpas well as failure of the catalyst, due to which the engine cylinders were damaged even at low mileage.
In addition, due to defective crankshaft and bearings since 2015, companies Hyundai and Come on Several large recalls had to be carried out in the United States, spending almost $3 billion on troubleshooting, as well as compensation to owners.
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