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Engine repair costs and warranty coverage

Compare parts prices and labor hours for the engine repairs in our database, then compare the documented conditions, affected vehicles and manufacturer remedies below.

5repair estimates
$386 to $12,000parts price range
1.6461741692917387 to 28labor-hour range
Engine repair costs and extended auto warranty coverage

Cost and coverage

Which repair costs could coverage help with?

For an engine repair, compare the estimated bill with the full contract price and deductible. Then check the maintenance requirements and exclusions for the cause of failure.

The 5 repair estimates in this category put parts at $386 to $12,000.

Modeled repair labor ranges from 1.6461741692917387 to 28 hours. At the $147.62 median metro rate, that is $243 to $4,133 before parts and any separately listed diagnosis.

Check exclusions for overheating, sludge and missed service. An engine can appear on the covered list while the documented cause of failure sits outside it.

Documented conditions

Find the engine and failure mode in the source

A connecting-rod defect, coolant intrusion and oil consumption call for different checks. The affected engine, production dates and documented cause determine whether a record fits your vehicle.

Compare the confirmed repair with the estimate and any manufacturer remedy before treating an engine-replacement benchmark as the bill. A listed engine component does not settle a service-contract claim's cause-of-failure rules.

13 selected problem files mention this system or its manufacturer instructions. Files can overlap systems and share campaigns. These counts describe the library, not breakdown rates or unique recalls.

Manufacturer documented

Coolant intrusion into the cylinders

Ford Escape · 2017, 2018, 2019

Low coolant paired with white exhaust or a rough cold start appears in Ford's documented 1.5L coolant-intrusion procedure.

Affected scope
2017 to 2019 Ford Escape. 1.5L EcoBoost engine. Specific build dates apply and should be checked against the bulletin
Manufacturer check or remedy
A Ford technician follows the published pressure and inspection procedure. Where the condition is confirmed and the vehicle meets the criteria, the bulletin specifies short block and head gasket replacement.
Safety and eligibility limits in this source
  • The temperature warning appears or the engine overheats
  • Coolant is rapidly disappearing
  • The engine is shaking severely or the warning light is flashing
  • Coverage is VIN specific. A bulletin does not by itself promise a free repair.
  • Never open a hot cooling system.
Original sourcesTSB 19-2139 · Nov 21, 201921N12 · Jun 9, 2022Source record reviewed August 2, 2026. Read the full condition and checks →

Official NHTSA safety recall

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS: recall 19V298000

Acura MDX · 2018, 2019

Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.

Affected scope
NHTSA model names: MDX. Model years: 2018, 2019.. NHTSA campaign 19V298000. The complete campaign lists 93,946 potentially affected units across all listed vehicles.. A make, model and year match does not establish VIN eligibility.
Manufacturer check or remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected timing belt free of charge. Vehicles receiving a replacement timing belt will also have the engine inspected and any damaged components will be replaced for free. The recall began June 7, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is L4M. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is Z4L.
Safety and eligibility limits in this source
  • Confirm VIN eligibility and current remedy instructions with the manufacturer.
  • The model-year list is not proof that an individual vehicle is affected.
Original sources19V298000 · 2019-04-12Source record reviewed 2026-10-18. Read the full condition and checks →

Manufacturer repair procedure

2.5 Turbo engine oil level drops between services

Mazda CX-5 · 2021

A low-oil warning with P250F and no visible leak fits the pattern in Mazda's valve-seal bulletin for specified 2021 2.5 Turbo vehicles.

Affected scope
Specified 2021 Mazda CX-5 vehicles with the 2.5 Turbo engine. For US vehicles, the bulletin lists VINs below JM3KF******472325 produced before September 14, 2021. Separate VIN ranges apply in Canada and Mexico
Manufacturer check or remedy
A qualified engine technician confirms the low level and checks for external leakage. When the bulletin applies, the technician installs eight improved exhaust valve seals with the specified tools.
Safety and eligibility limits in this source
  • The oil-pressure warning remains on after startup
  • The dipstick shows no oil or the level falls rapidly after topping up
  • The engine knocks, rattles loudly, smokes heavily or loses power
  • This repair involves the valvetrain and strict piston-position, spring and keeper procedures. It is not suitable for a basic DIY repair.
  • A low oil-pressure warning is more urgent than a level reminder. Shut the engine off if oil pressure is lost or mechanical noise begins.
Original sourcesMazda TSB 01-011/22 · Nov 17, 2022Source record reviewed August 2, 2026. Read the full condition and checks →

Official safety recall

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: recall 16V907000

Jeep Compass · 2016

If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.

Affected scope
NHTSA model names: COMPASS. Model years: 2016.. NHTSA campaign 16V907000. The complete campaign lists 42,231 potentially affected units across all listed vehicles.. A make, model and year match does not establish VIN eligibility.
Manufacturer check or remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft or camshaft sensor connector, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S89.
Safety and eligibility limits in this source
  • Confirm VIN eligibility and current remedy instructions with the manufacturer.
  • The model-year list is not proof that an individual vehicle is affected.
Original sources16V907000 · 2016-12-16Source record reviewed 2026-10-18. Read the full condition and checks →

Official safety recall

WHEELS: recall 26V456000

Jeep Gladiator · 2026

Loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.

Affected scope
NHTSA model names: GLADIATOR. Model years: 2026.. NHTSA campaign 26V456000. The complete campaign lists 641 potentially affected units across all listed vehicles.. A make, model and year match does not establish VIN eligibility.
Manufacturer check or remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the steel wheels and valve stems, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 4, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 05D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 23, 2026.
Safety and eligibility limits in this source
  • Confirm VIN eligibility and current remedy instructions with the manufacturer.
  • The model-year list is not proof that an individual vehicle is affected.
Original sources26V456000 · 2026-07-16Source record reviewed 2026-10-18. Read the full condition and checks →

Official safety recall

WHEELS: recall 26V456000

Jeep Wrangler · 2026

Loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.

Affected scope
NHTSA model names: WRANGLER. Model years: 2026.. NHTSA campaign 26V456000. The complete campaign lists 641 potentially affected units across all listed vehicles.. A make, model and year match does not establish VIN eligibility.
Manufacturer check or remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the steel wheels and valve stems, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 4, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 05D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 23, 2026.
Safety and eligibility limits in this source
  • Confirm VIN eligibility and current remedy instructions with the manufacturer.
  • The model-year list is not proof that an individual vehicle is affected.
Original sources26V456000 · 2026-07-16Source record reviewed 2026-10-18. Read the full condition and checks →
More matching records (7)

The first 7 additional files are listed here. Use the vehicle profile or current lookup for the full record of your model year.

Check who is responsible before paying

An open recall, a warranty extension and a service bulletin have different eligibility rules. Check your VIN with the manufacturer and confirm any time, mileage or diagnosed-condition limits. A bulletin alone does not promise a free repair. Existing faults generally fall outside a newly purchased service contract.

Read an OBD II codeA scan tool can name the condition the vehicle computer detected. It cannot inspect a connector, test fuel pressure or prove that the component named in a generic description has failed.Bulletin, recall or warranty?Three official looking documents can describe the same bad part while creating very different rights. The document number, VIN scope and remedy language matter more than what someone called it at the service counter.Describe a car problem“It makes a weird noise” is honest, but it leaves the technician guessing. A few observations about timing and conditions can make an intermittent fault much easier to reproduce.
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Evidence behind the price

How much source evidence supports these engine estimates?

4 of the 5 categories in this system have an attached published benchmark. The other 1 use planning assumptions without that benchmark.

Published benchmark4 / 5

Categories count once each. They are not weighted by repair frequency.

Model-specific repair ranges0 / 5

0 categories have at least one named model range, covering 0 distinct models in this system. Other annual cost references are outside this count.

Local laborModeled

City totals apply our labor assumptions. Diagnosis, parts choice and approved hours still need a vehicle-specific quote.

Library audit reviewed October 18, 2026. Source dates are retained; the review does not turn assumptions into observed prices.

Repair guides

Engine cost estimates

Engine oil cooler replacement$443 to $463 partsEngine replacement or major internal repair$4,000 to $12,000 partsHead gasket replacement$903 to $937 partsTiming chain replacement$786 to $807 partsVariable valve timing actuator replacementabout $386 parts
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