Used Cars to Avoid Buying
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Listed alphabetically by make and model, these cars, SUVs, and truck have a record of much-worse-than-average reliability, based on member responses to our Annual Auto Surveys. We recommend skipping all of them.
There are more than 100 models listed, all built in the last decade.
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Listed alphabetically by make and model, these 108 vehicles have a record of much-worse-than-average reliability, based on subscriber responses to our Annual Auto Surveys.
Model | Year(s) to Avoid | |
Acura | MDX | 2020 |
Acura | RDX | 2020 |
Alfa Romeo | Stelvio | 2018 |
Audi | A3 | 2017 |
Audi | A4 | 2011, 2014 |
Audi | A5 | 2013 |
Audi | A6 | 2015 |
Audi | Allroad | 2014 |
Audi | Q5 | 2012-2013 |
Audi | Q8 | 2019 |
Audi | E-Tron | 2019 |
BMW | 3 Series | 2011-2013 |
BMW | 4 Series | 2017 |
BMW | 5 Series | 2011-2013, 2018 |
BMW | X1 | 2014 |
BMW | X3 | 2013, 2015, 2020 |
BMW | X5 | 2012-2014, 2019 |
Buick | Enclave | 2011-2012, 2018 |
Buick | Encore | 2015-2017 |
Buick | Lucerne | 2011 |
Cadillac | CT6 | 2017 |
Cadillac | XT4 | 2019 |
Cadillac | XTS | 2014 |
Chevrolet | Blazer | 2020 |
Chevrolet | Camaro | 2017 |
Chevrolet | Colorado | 2017-2019 |
Chevrolet | Corvette | 2015-2016 |
Chevrolet | Cruze | 2011, 2014-2016, 2018 |
Chevrolet | Equinox | 2011-2012 |
Chevrolet | Impala | 2011 |
Chevrolet | Malibu | 2013, 2016-2018 |
Chevrolet | Silverado 1500 | 2015, 2017, 2019-2020 |
Chevrolet | Silverado 2500 HD | 2015, 2017 |
Chevrolet | Sonic | 2013 |
Chevrolet | Suburban | 2011-2012, 2015-2016 |
Chevrolet | Tahoe | 2014-2017 |
Chevrolet | Traverse | 2012-2013, 2018 |
Chevrolet | Volt | 2019 |
Chrysler | 200 | 2015 |
Chrysler | Pacifica | 2017-2018 |
Chrysler | Town & Country | 2011-2014 |
Dodge | Durango | 2016, 2018 |
Dodge | Grand Caravan | 2011-2014, 2018-2019 |
Fiat | 500 | 2012 |
Ford | EcoSport | 2019 |
Ford | Edge | 2012 |
Ford | Escape | 2020 |
Ford | Expedition | 2015-2016, 2018 |
Ford | Explorer | 2011, 2016-2017, 2020 |
Ford | F-150 | 2017-2018, 2020 |
Ford | F-250 | 2016-2018 |
Ford | F-350 | 2011, 2016, 2018 |
Ford | Fiesta | 2011, 2014 |
Ford | Focus | 2012-2017 |
Ford | Mustang | 2015-2016, 2018 |
Ford | Ranger | 2019 |
GMC | Acadia | 2011-2013, 2016-2017, 2020 |
GMC | Canyon | 2017-2019 |
GMC | Sierra 1500 | 2015, 2017, 2019-2020 |
GMC | Sierra 1500 Limited | 2019 |
GMC | Sierra 2500 HD | 2015, 2017 |
GMC | Terrain | 2011-2012 |
GMC | Yukon | 2014-2017 |
GMC | Yukon XL | 2011-2012, 2015-2016 |
Honda | Pilot | 2016 |
Hyundai | Elantra | 2016, 2020 |
Hyundai | Sonata | 2011, 2017-2018 |
Hyundai | Tucson | 2015-2017 |
Infiniti | QX60 | 2014 |
Jeep | Cherokee | 2014-2016, 2019 |
Jeep | Compass | 2018 |
Jeep | Grand Cherokee | 2011-2013 |
Jeep | Renegade | 2018 |
Jeep | Wrangler | 2012-2015, 2018-2019 |
Jeep | Wrangler JK | 2018 |
Kia | Forte | 2017, 2019 |
Kia | Niro Electric | 2019 |
Kia | Optima | 2012 |
Kia | Sorento | 2012-2013, 2020 |
Kia | Soul | 2020 |
Lexus | LS | 2018 |
Lincoln | Aviator | 2020 |
Lincoln | Continental | 2017 |
Lincoln | Corsair | 2020 |
Lincoln | MKC | 2017 |
Lincoln | MKZ | 2015 |
Lincoln | Nautilus | 2019 |
Mazda | CX-3 | 2017 |
Mazda | CX-9 | 2013 |
Mercedes-Benz | C-Class | 2016 |
Mercedes-Benz | E-Class | 2017, 2019 |
Mercedes-Benz | GLC | 2019 |
Mercedes-Benz | GLE | 2020 |
Mini | Cooper | 2011-2013, 2015, 2018 |
Mini | Cooper Clubman | 2011-2013, 2015, 2018 |
Nissan | Altima | 2014, 2016 |
Nissan | Leaf | 2018 |
Nissan | Maxima | 2017 |
Nissan | Pathfinder | 2013-2015, 2017 |
Nissan | Rogue | 2019 |
Nissan | Sentra | 2013, 2015, 2017 |
Porsche | Cayenne | 2014, 2016 |
Porsche | Macan | 2015-2016 |
Ram | 2500 | 2014, 2017-2018 |
Ram | 3500 | 2018 |
Subaru | Ascent | 2019 |
Subaru | Impreza | 2013 |
Subaru | XV Crosstrek | 2013 |
Tesla | Model S | 2019-2020 |
Tesla | Model X | 2017, 2019 |
Tesla | Model Y | 2020 |
Volkswagen | Atlas | 2018 |
Volkswagen | GTI | 2015, 2017, 2019 |
Volkswagen | Golf Alltrack | 2018 |
Volkswagen | Jetta | 2012-2013, 2015, 2019 |
Volkswagen | Passat | 2012, 2014 |
Volkswagen | Tiguan | 2012-2013, 2016, 2018 |
Volvo | S60 | 2012 |
Volvo | S90 | 2018 |
Volvo | V90 | 2018 |
Volvo | XC60 | 2015, 2019-2020 |
Volvo | XC90 | 2016-2017, 2019 |
