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What owners say
Overview
Owner sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, characterized by strong affection and reports of exceptional long-term reliability and durability. The vehicle is consistently praised as a robust, capable, and comfortable SUV that owners "loved"
Best version
V8 model with 4WD/AWD and the towing package. The V8 engine is specifically praised for its power and reliability, and the 6-speed automatic transmission paired with it is noted as not having the design flaw present in the V6's 5-speed tran
Generation by generation
Owner insights per generation and US complaint/recall records (NHTSA).
Complaints and recalls by model yearSource: NHTSA (US)Show table
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 0 | seats |
Complaint counts come from owner reports filed with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Higher-selling years naturally accumulate more complaints.
Specifications
Generation
Version
4.6 i V8 (340 Hp)
From 2008-2010
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