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US Probes Potential Engine Failures in 1.4 Million Honda Vehicles

Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating engine failure complaints affecting up to 1.4 million Honda and Acura vehicles, including models like the Honda Pilot, Acura MDX, Honda Odyssey, Acura TLX, and Honda Ridgeline from 2016 to 2020. The issue involves connecting rod bearings in 3.5-liter V6 engines, which can lead to complete engine failure. Although Honda recalled 250,000 vehicles in 2023 for this problem, 173 complaints have been filed for vehicles not included in that recall. Honda is cooperating with the investigation.

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"The Hype Surrounding Nissan's Variable Compression Ratio Engine May Have Been Misplaced"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Autopian

Nissan's variable compression ratio engine, known as the VC-Turbo, is facing scrutiny as some of these engines are under investigation by the NHTSA for catastrophic mechanical failures. The VC-Turbo engine, which was introduced in 2018, features a complex system of moving parts that adjust the compression ratio. While the technology is interesting, it has proven to be more prone to failure and less fuel-efficient than initially anticipated. The investigation includes Nissan models such as the Rogue and Altima, raising concerns about potential recalls and the cost associated with addressing these issues.

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