<Engine/Platform> —

Scope

• Vehicles:
• Engines/components: <engine codes, transmission codes, part families>
• Production window: <years or VIN/production ranges, as precisely as known>
• Markets: <regions where this applies, if known to differ>

The issue

<2–4 sentences: what fails, why, and what happens if it lets go.>

Symptoms an owner can detect

• <observable symptom 1 — what you hear/see/measure, and under what conditions>
• <observable symptom 2>
• <what a scan tool or inspection shows, if applicable>

Severity

<One of: Critical (catastrophic/safety consequence), Major (expensive but contained), Annoyance (cheap or cosmetic) — plus one sentence of justification.>

Frequency (honest assessment)

<State the supported frequency or explicitly say it is unknown. Recall population is not a failure count; production scope is not a failure rate.>

Fix and cost

• Repair: <what the proper fix is; note preventive options>
• Typical cost: <supported range with currency, region, and date, or state that a quote is needed; distinguish recall/warranty eligibility from retail costs>

Buyer checklist

• <what to check/ask before purchasing an affected vehicle>

Sources

<Prefer manufacturer/regulator URLs, notice numbers, and verification date. Distinguish recalls, warranty extensions, specifications, and anecdotal reports. Preserve exact production/market limits and corrections. No copyrighted text.>