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Most Reliable Engines Under 1.6L: Complete Ranking

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75 reliable engines under 1.6L

Looking for a reliable small engine? Here are all 75 engines under 1.6L that score 78/100 or higher on EngineScope, ranked by reliability.

Top 15 ranking

Rank Engine Brand Score Verdict
1 L12 Honda 98/100 BEST
2 1.6 E.torQ Fiat 89/100 BEST
3 HR12DDR Nissan 89/100 BEST
4 FB16 Subaru 89/100 BEST
5 M15A-FXE Toyota 89/100 BEST
6 Sigma 1.4 Ford 89/100 BEST
7 SkyActiv-G 1.5 Mazda 89/100 BEST
8 K7J/K7M Renault 89/100 BEST
9 FIRE 1.2 8V/16V Fiat 88/100 BEST
10 MZR 1.6 (Z6) Mazda 88/100 BEST
11 2NZ-FE Toyota 87/100 BEST
12 EA211 1.0 TSI Volkswagen 86/100 BEST
13 N16A 1.6 i-DTEC Honda 85/100 BEST
14 K12C DualJet Suzuki 85/100 BEST
15 1KR-FE Toyota 85/100 BEST

#1. L12 (Honda) — 98/100

L12A 1.2 i-DSI / L12B 1.2 i-VTEC

Found in: Jazz

Issues to know about:

  • EGR sooting and fouled spark plugs / ignition coils — N/A

Full L12 report →

#2. 1.6 E.torQ (Fiat) — 89/100

1.6 E.torQ

Found in: 500X, Renegade, Tipo

Issues to know about:

  • Oil consumption or oil leaks - owner reports — N/A

Full 1.6 E.torQ report →

#3. HR12DDR (Nissan) — 89/100

1.2 DIG-S Supercharged I3

Found in: Micra, Micra 1.2 DIG-S, Note, Note 1.2 DIG-S

Issues to know about:

  • Ignition coil short circuit can stall the engine (recall, cars built 2015-2016) — N/A
  • Injector and intake carbon build-up (direct injection, high mileage) — N/A

Full HR12DDR report →

#4. FB16 (Subaru) — 89/100

FB16 1.6 Boxer

Found in: Impreza, XV, XV/Crosstrek

Full FB16 report →

#5. M15A-FXE (Toyota) — 89/100

1.5 Hybrid Dynamic Force (M15A-FXE)

Found in: 2, Aygo X, LBX, Yaris, Yaris 1.5 Hybrid, Yaris Cross

Issues to know about:

  • 12 V battery goes flat (car will not start) — N/A
  • EGR cooler leaks coolant into the engine — N/A

Full M15A-FXE report →


Generated from EngineScope's reliability database. Reviewed by the editorial team. Methodology →