From 2006 to 2016, the company produced the Dodge ECN 2.0-liter gasoline engine, which was fitted to popular models like the Avenger, Caliber, Jeep Compass, and Patriot. As a member of the World Gasoline Engine Alliance, Hyundai and Mitsubishi collaborated to develop this motor.
The EBA, ED3, and ED4 internal combustion engines are also part of the World engine series.
The engine was installed on:
- Chrysler Sebring 3 (JS) in 2006 – 2010;
- Dodge Avenger 1 (JS) in 2007 – 2011;
- Dodge Caliber 1 (PM) in 2006 – 2011;
- Jeep Compass 1 (MK) in 2006 – 2016;
- Jeep Patriot 1 (MK) in 2006 – 2016.
Specifications
| Production years | 2006-2016 |
| Displacement, cc | 1998 |
| Fuel system | injector |
| Power output, hp | 158 |
| Torque output, Nm | 191 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 86 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 86 |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | Dual VVT |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.3 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 4 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Dodge Caliber 2011) — city — highway — combined |
10.1 5.9 7.4 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~250 000 |
Disadvantages of the ECN engine
The owner’s primary issues stem from an extremely unreliable electronic throttle;
Regular coolant leaks from the thermostat unit rank second;
Additionally, the gasoline pump, crankshaft pulley damper, and internal combustion engine supports have limited resources;
There are no hydraulic lifters, and every 100,000 kilometers, the valve clearances must be adjusted. After 200,000 kilometers of operation, the timing chain is frequently extended and oil consumption manifests.