10 Used Sedans to AVOID - Here is Why !!

Reliability is a vital factor when buying a used-car. As the prices of vehicles continue to rise, no one wants to pay extra for ongoing repairs. When a car has regular engine trouble, faulty transmission, or the steering and suspension is out of whack, or the electrical system is glitchy, that car is referred to as unreliable. And some cars are consistently a lot more worse than others.
According to a recent study conducted by Consumer Reports, it revealed the specific vehicle year, make and models they deem the least reliable. For today’s video, we have chosen the worst 10 Sedans for reliability.

[@hemiglos]

Quite often, when you buy a used car, you're buying someone else's headache.

[@DarkSideMaceWindu]

More like buying something that someone abused why doing very little required maintenance. No matter the car if the owner doesn't do what they're supposed to do it'll be a headache.

[@xyzxyz6406]

Beats the alternative of buying a new car and throwing thousands of dollars out the window. I bought a new car 20 years ago when I was young and dumb for $30k. I didn't know at the time that $3k would be added for taxes, title and other fees and that my car's value would drop 10% or $3k the moment I drove it off the lot so a day after I bought it I owed $33k and it was only worth $27k so I was immediately upside-down. A year later I wanted to sell it and couldn't because it had depreciated nearly 30% in just over a year so I was forced to either pay thousands in negative equity or wait 2 more years to the point where I could sell it. Since then I've only bought used cars and have a ton of cash in my bank because of it.

[@JDMHaze]

You’re buying the manufacturers headache

[@danp7463]

If you have a few grand set aside, a used car can be a more cost effective way to go. Think of what one year of payments would be. I work close to home and have AAA roadside assistance so I'm okay with driving an older car. Besides older car's are actually built better than new cars. I'd say 70% of people buy a new car to embellish and vanity. If you have a shop on your side plan a pre purchase inspection. It can be a red flag OR an negotiable point.

[@xyzxyz6406]

@@danp7463 I just picked up a 2018 Tesla model S P100D for $42,600 with over 3 more years left on the battery warrantee. This same car retailed for $135,000 brand new. My bank valued it at over $52k so I could sell it for a profit now if I wanted to. That would NEVER happen if I bought new. Biggest waste of money in the world is buying a new car.

[@NGMonocrom]

Honestly, you want reliability in a used Sedan.... Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Acura, Mazda. Literally don't even bother with any other brand except those 5 if you desire reliability.

[@larkt6693]

Agreed 💯..!!!

[@jaderivers8939]

True

[@Steve-O_FPV]

You got a little carried away and over shot the runway, you need to take that Mazda junk off.

[@NGMonocrom]

@@Steve-O_FPV Mazda hasn't been junk since the 2010s rolled around. My modern-day, from that era, Mazda 6 V6 being a perfect example. Incredibly reliable. Never once left me stranded. Just put the key in her, and go. Things change as the years go by. By Mazda is now as reliable as Toyota.

[@4-8-4Northern]

The day I gave my old Toyota to be scrapped was the beat day of my life

[@DarkSideMaceWindu]

I call BS to Chrysler 200s not being on here.

[@ElantraFukkenGang]

The Chrysler / WGE 2.4 mated to the 6 speed auto is one of the most bullet proof designs Chrysler made. Most failures are due to a lack of basic maintenance as usual.

[@DarkSideMaceWindu]

@@ElantraFukkenGang All the overheating problems from Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep says otherwise

[@ElantraFukkenGang]

@@DarkSideMaceWindu must have not done your 60k coolant flush. My patriot had the same motor and had 0 issues.

[@JDMHaze]

Yes, this and the Dodge dart,… The jeep Cherokee was garbage also

[@ElantraFukkenGang]

@@JDMHaze both of those cars have a different motor than the Chrysler 200

[@robertj2]

Not only did the Altima become unreliable, Nissan managed to design out every bit of character.

[@dariush3587]

Facts.

[@kruckin]

Yes indeed! Nissan ranked with Honda and Toyota...Then came Renault. This union spelled disaster for Nissan quality. Renault only produces junk that they call cars

[@Bartonovich52]

Also Big Altima Energy.

[@chrisgonzales4420]

Yea had to trade my 2020 Altima in the day after mothers day. The automatic emergency braking went off out of no where on clear roads and took it once to dealership they said it was fine but call as soon as it happens again. A week before mother's day it went off again, I called and left a message to get it looked at... after multiple calls and couldn't get ahold of anyone I decided for safety issues I'll trade it in, got a 2023 crv hybrid. Then when I went to get my warranty refund the original sales person who kind of insulted me when I first bought it rudely asked if they stacked the loan because it would go towards that loan, told him I paid off the car in like 18 months. Idk maybe I was just mad but honestly the crv feels way better

[@panagiotisathanasiou7918]

It isn’t Nissan any more. It is Renault

[@cosmo9925]

My 2019 Jetta has given me zero issues. I’ve had it since summer 2018 when they came out with the current redesign. I’ve only had to do routine maintenance on it like oil changes, brake pads, new tires ect. I’m convinced a lot of these reports of cars being unreliable are caused by people who don’t properly maintain their cars. It doesn’t matter how reliable your car is if you don’t get regular oil changes or have brake issues if you wait too long to replace them. You’d be surprised how many girls I’ve met who have really squeaky brakes, bald tires or say their car has had a low oil light or a check engine light on for 1K+ miles.

[@cliffpeterson8430]

I have a 2019 GLI and it has been a good car that performs well and is fun to drive .

[@wonigu]

'people who don’t properly maintain their cars' - absolutely!

[@Ljhfrtbb]

You had the car for like 4 years, how can you tell that its reliable? Even the shittiest cars can last 5 years without issues, that shouldnt be something special

[@know916bound]

Ironic, i work in an auto store store and have seen a few people come in with new jettas, a couple had oil burning problems already from a year old car, another had a slipping tranny, my friend even has one and has been experiencing some glitches on her infotainment and back up camera, her engine light even came on a couple weeks ago, she took it in and they said it was fine, also the engine light was off when they gave it back. So definitely a weird car to live with it seems. Also i think the battery registration is the dumbest thing ever. No other manufacturers require such a thing.

[@jeffmurray1681]

A model with a poor reliability record doesn't mean every vehicle is unreliable. It means that on average, it has more problems than other models.

[@ApolloBoyo]

2014 Ford Focus owner here... The best thing you can do is buy the manual version! It makes the car incredibly reliable, and great to drive. Mine has 130k on the clock and is running like a champ.... Only thing it needs is a valve cover gasket and a new clutch in the next 20,000 miles. Aside from that? It's flawless.

[@remissiveslave]

That's what i had. Drove it aggressively often, live in a state with cold, salty, winters, bad roads, and it held up pretty well. The majority of the damage was from potholes covering 85% of the road. Engine ran like a clock. Alt replaced at 180ish k, couple coolant lines at 200k, pwr steering at over 200k. The manual is actually quite a decent car imo.

[@remissiveslave]

Oh yeah had valve cover done at just over 150k.

[@remissiveslave]

Mine had 245k. Had two wrxs since and just today traded my 12 wrx fie st. Best decision of the year lol.

[@MrRalphmalph1]

Bought a used 2015 Focus Hatchback with Stick shift with 95,000 km, now has 215,000 km and has been of best cars I have owned in past 40 years. Had to replace both tie-rod links only, and parts were very cheap compared to my past cars. Would not buy an automatic however.

[@mymomsaysimcool9650]

I still have nightmares about my wife’s 01 Jetta. We bought it new and got rid of it as soon as the warranty expired. Electrical and engine problems

[@TheObserver258]

I still have an 03 Jetta TDI with about 350K miles on it. Depends what year and options.

[@gian3248]

Parents had a Jetta from around then too. Bought it used had a ton of issues including one of the front wipers not working. Decided to buy a Passat right after but terrible build quality. Bought an Odyssey and haven’t moved on from Honda since

[@sharptoothtrex4486]

Perhaps a Chevy LS engine swap might be a suggestion saving yourself enough hassle.

[@trevorshark16]

​@@TheObserver258It's a diesel

[@IanThecrackerstacker]

I drive a 99 jetta to this day. It runs amazing

[@kruckin]

I’ll keep this video for reference when I look for another vehicle. Very well done! Thank you!

[@steve119100]

2009 Focus, bought new in 2008. Runs great. No major issues.

[@JDMHaze]

Well, the 2010 model was redesigned, and that car in the following year’s got a garbage dual clutch transmission that was terrible

[@gmargron]

I've had a 2003 Corolla for 20 years now, not 1 issue. Works perfectly. Just oil change, tire and brake changes. Switch to Toyotas and Hondas if you want peace of mind and cheap maintenance !

[@allanzylbert1306]

Good to see No Mazda on the list. I find Mazda to be very good and am glad to see my positive experience is well founded

[@DanielBeard-bt7mn]

Mazda is light years ahead of Kia, Ford, GM, etc.

[@steelysam7189]

I had a 2013 3 that ran well over 250,000 miles. I sold it last year and the new owner tells me it’s still going

[@imcorrect9122]

Bought a 2010 mazda 3 with 89K a few months ago - should last a long time

[@broeheemed32]

Mazda is the only brand - Japanese or otherwise - that I'm considering buying next.

[@herchelleonwood7463]

my mazda is ok except i hate the auto door locks that automatically lock all the doors every minute !!

[@flavoredmoney8755]

Was surprised to see the 2018 sonata on here.. I've had mine since 2018 so almost 6 years now, just went over 100,000 and no issues so far.. has-been reliable and a great comfy car! Let's hope she gets another 100,000!

[@ahmediron3922]

لا تهتم لهذا الهراء انا أيضا لدي هيونداي سوناتا ٢٠١٨ .. أنها سيارة رائعة بدون مشاكل لقد حصلت على اول مئة الف كيلو متر بسلاسة 🎉

[@Jumperman12mac]

They have engine problems, even fires

[@Foxeknighton-beatty3438]

My Hyundai Sonata is 20 years old this year and she is still going strong! It is the best car I ever had. Sorry to hear that the newer models have so many problems. I also had my Subaru Legacy for 16 years! Both held up nicely even in the harsh winters and salt in Michigan.

[@derekhayter4879]

I thought 100,000 miles is standard. Try driving it for 150k or 200k.

[@adl6907]

I love how these marketing companies claim that kias and hyundais are some of the best quality vehicles.Prety bold claim for a company that has been manefacturing defective engines known for spontaneously combusting

[@olamidedaniel6835]

I'm not surprised Toyota and Honda didn't make this list.

[@winstonmiu]

Neither did Mazda

[@sano514]

Nor Subaru.

[@paulh6517]

Maybe they are a bit better.

[@leedaniels7196]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@gteixeira]

I am. I heard the newest Honda Accord ages like milk.

[@user-mb2pd7uv8x]

I have a 20018 Hyundai Sonata with the 2 liter turbo. I bought it new. It has 136,000 mile on it and I change the oil every 5,000 miles. I have put one set of tires, one battery, one set of breaks. I was told that the problem car is the 2.5 non turbo engine is the one with all the problems.

[@pobster88j94]

2018 Honda CRV. I live in Minnesota and in winter the car wouldn’t heat up. Came with remote start and Id have to run the remote start 2-3 times to get the windshield to even start defrosting. At stoplights the oil temp gauge would drop to cold and it would blow cold air. I only survived due to heated seats. Lastly gas was mixing with oil, and they couldn’t fix it. Anytime you checked oil it smelled like gas. I kept it 6 months, cut my losses, and will never buy Honda again. I only drove accord coupes for 10 years…..now I’m a Mazda guy.

[@AJJax-kd4kr]

I own a 2019 Jetta since early 2020. I had no problems with the car at all at almost 80,000 miles on it.

[@bartalinigibb]

Here in Brazil, me too. No problems. Just good times. My Jetta made by México.

[@dallasr717]

Put 110k on my 2019 SEL, not a single problem

[@amirdominguez8205]

I have a 2019 Jetta GLI with a manual transmission. And so far I have no issues at 75,000 miles

[@davidkosiba624]

Bruh your car is 4 years old , what problem you expect it to have? Seriously some people call their car good after a few years of no problem , I say 10 years is the least you should expect your car to not have any significant problem

[@amirdominguez8205]

@@davidkosiba624 I mean it’s technically at the high mileage. I drive more than the average American. Which is 12.5k annually.

[@NoBody-jo5rj]

As an owner of a Chevy Cruze I am not surprised to see my car in the list sense i keep getting regular problems with it.

[@4-8-4Northern]

Never had any problems with mine lol.

[@653j521]

@@4-8-4Northern What year? Mine and my sister's had intractable problems. LOL

[@4-8-4Northern]

@@653j521 2013

[@4-8-4Northern]

@@653j521 2013

[@zionaladrivallin1613]

Thx for your good job

[@peteroxley4973]

Your video rightly discusses the problems with the Ford Focus automatic transmission but the vehicle shown is the ST model that only came with a very reiliable 6 speed Manual transmission. "Same problems with the Fiesta, but not the Fiesta ST.

[@bryceno5385]

I have a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta. It has 112k miles on it and has thankfully never given me any issues. It's my daily commuter and it's also been on many road trips including it's longest one at 15 hrs.

[@LabCat]

I once rented an almost brand-new VW Jetta for a trip from Baltimore to West Tennessee 4000 miles on it. The cigarette lighter adapter didn't work, which I took to be a blown fuse. No matter, my phone's charged up. The car was pretty sporty and fun to drive, but the radio kept going in and out. Odd, this is basically a brand new car. Halfway through Virginia, the headlights went out. All I had were my hazards. A police officer pulled me over and guided me to the next town where I could get a room for the night. The next day I drove into Knoxville and traded that for a Chevrolet Impala. Floated all the way home, got about the same mileage as the Jetta, and I've never thought about buying a VW since.

[@JavedImtiaze]

I bought a 2017 VW Jetta 1.4T S Automatic on 106k in the odometer three months ago. I put 3.5k miles on it already. It drives great and smoothly. I changed the transmission fluid, brake fluid, engine fluid immediately after purchase. Let see how it goes. I have plan to keep it for next 2-3 years.

[@rahulbk6300]

What’s transmission, brake and engine fluid ??

[@JavedImtiaze]

@@rahulbk6300 I think you asked from where did I do that, right? I changed Transmission fluid from VW dealer and other two from Jiffy’s.

[@joeychitwood6004]

I own a 2020 VW Jetta with zero problems. Love the gas mileage and the way it drives.

[@iPhone_3GS]

Own a 2017 Jetta. Love it! Almost at 90K miles. No major issues!!

[@JohnEvans-ct6mz]

Thank you for this. The Jetta past 2010 has been the most reliable vehicle we’ve had. Jettas are very close to Toyota and Honda in reliability.

[@Touge_Monstro]

Give it time…

[@movalboy]

A former 2012 used Focus SEL driver here. They painted the grounding post in the engine bay which led to false warnings until I scraped the post free of paint. The AC became weaker over time. The horn started working sometimes. And finally I had to wiggle the battery to get the engine to start. I put 220k miles on it but grew concerned it would break down in freeway traffic.

[@bigjohnson7415]

I'm sitting in my 2012 Ford Focus 5 speed manual.. Been a fantastic car, the faulty dual dry clutch Automatic gives it a bad rap. Still haven't changed a single lightbulb anywhere in the car! Motor mounts, an A/C module and relay, and the radio! That's all I've done to it. 150k miles, still kicking!

[@carz4lifee2567]

@@bigjohnson7415 shocking

[@khoale4755]

Is the FOCUS RS the same car? A lot of people praised that car. I thought No.1 would've been the CRUZE. It's a shitbox in any country 😂😂

[@bigjohnson7415]

@@khoale4755 I'm not sure, but I think it was the sporty Focus with a 6 speed manual. Could be wrong, have been before!

[@JDMHaze]

@@bigjohnson7415 That’s interesting, amazing how a transmission makes all the difference everyone I met, hated these cars, except the ones that owned the manual

[@chrishawkins32014]

I’ll stick with the older Volvos- I had an 04 V70 and it was a tank! The newer ones are nice… just outta my price range.

[@generalzod7959]

Get a 240, now _those_ are tanks!

[@kendavid891]

I have a 07 c70 Volvo hardtop convertible,no issues, just needed a compressor and dryer for ac, still a great car with 122,000!!

[@francoisdelanauze8008]

I own a 2018 hyundai sonata and to be honest, if you maintain your car properly, you won't encounter many problems. People seems to forget maintenance when they buy a used car, it's not because the guarantee is expired that you have to neglect this obligation to keep your car long enough ! A car is a money pit period.

[@Griffith861]

Sonata is a great car why they rating it so low

[@martyberry1917]

I’ve had excellent luck with Hyundais. But our 2020 venue just started mysteriously losing coolant this month. 😑💀 I loved my 2006 sonata. The only reason I got rid of it was because I needed to pay my rent when I lost my job. We had a second car that was 10 years newer so we kept that one 😭 I’ll miss blue forever x

[@Tylnorton]

Ford Focus with a manual transmission got rid of 90% of the problem. I knew I needed a car and a Ford Focus hatchback would have been nice. I knew it must be a manual because I heard the nightmares of the dual clutch. So I got a 2013 Focus SE Hatchback with the 5 speed manual. It was a great car. Transmission did get replaced because the shift linkage out of all things decided to break. Kept it more 7 more months until I got an F150. Biggest mistake ever, should have kept the Focus and gotten a better smaller truck.

[@andrejxyxy2020]

I drive 2 volvos with ford 1,8 l gas engine very problematic engine in long run compare to previous Volvo modular engine

[@AltimaV6SportsCar]

Altima CVT’s are not being maintained by 99% of owners, but me, a car enthusiasts, I understand that transmission oil needs to be changed with all gearbox filters (if available). That’s why CVT’s breakdown on those who never touch their oil, like if it’s a toyota 5-speed manual. As far as A/C compressor failing, it’s because 99% of Altima drivers turn off the engine while the compressor is on, making the clutch grind due to sudden stop from the belt and wears it out, causing it to fail. Instead, turn off A/C compressor before turning off the car every time.

[@1989pulsar]

Well, I had bought a new 2021 Nissan Sentra SR. At 10k miles, Nissan has to put a new cvt in it under warranty. I traded the car in 1 week later after the cvt was installed. Bought a 2022 Nissan Maxima SV and I love that car. Zero issues with my Maxima.

[@sheldondrewett4123]

For now lol

[@Willardbeans00]

@@sheldondrewett4123right 😂

[@haydenpayne4844]

Surprised about the Kia Forte! I have a 2019 forte EX I bought with 10,000 miles and is now well over 50,000 miles and have not had a single issue

[@masterguru88427]

2013-2015 Jetta Hybrid. Mechatronics (transmission) was machined wrong. VW took 5 years to issue a recall with no fix. Charging customers 6-10k for a new transmission when only one component was the issue. Once a fix was implemented about 2 years later, only specific VINs were part of the recall, regardless of whether or not you had the symptoms of a mechatronics failure.

[@dohc1067]

My worst car in recent times was the 2005 nissan sentra 1.8 automatic. Before 100k miles: 6 fuel pumps and two blown head gaskets. It started within the first with the gear selector lights blowing, front driver shocks, and escalated after that. Versions before 2005 and after were much better. The sixth fuel pump, i replaced myself with a Denso and discovered the oems were Bosch. I noticed during my ownership experience, Nissans coming to the dealership were having alot of problems and many of them were less than 2 years old. Noises, electrical issues, and such. The so-called Nissan smart key was a joke according to the maintenance 🙄 advisors.

[@millerkiller6496]

If the 2.0 litre was available for that year, you should’ve got that instead. Just saying

[@know916bound]

@@millerkiller6496 the 2.0s have head problems as well, and on top of that some of them have had problems with the timing chain which definitely shouldn't be a problem as it's a chain and not a belt. And also oil burning problems even though there's no turbo, as well as carbon build up problems that are maybe only surpassed by kia/Hyundai carbon build up problems.

[@mixah5566]

I bought a 2019 Forte new about 4 years now, 70k miles on it nothing has gone wrong. Just done it’s regular maintenance, don’t know why people are having trouble cause mine has been nothing but perfect

[@shawnadcock3105]

19 forte here as well, it’s an extremely reliable car! i’ve had no issues with mine in the almost 3 years and 50k miles i’ve had mine. ppl forget that kia and hyundai cars need more strict maintenance routines. take care of your car and it’ll take care of you

[@irenaholland7075]

Thank for the thorough outline.. sounds like many Japanese cars are good toyota, Subaru, lexus etc

[@danibj]

Be careful with the Lexus LS250 and anything with this engine (Camry, rav4). It builds a lot of Carbon.

[@trololo666]

Basically any Toyota Disel as for Subaru they need specialists because of its boxter engine and they may require to be served more often than regular engine

[@jayc.landgraf6828]

Except Nissan lol (many people forget they're a Japanese company afaik).

[@trololo666]

@jayc.landgraf6828 they use Renault parts in European market, and if something goes wrong, mechanics avoid them like a plague. Honestly Nissan is probably biggest junk on European market

[@davidpenwood5028]

Mazda is good.

[@marcushinton772]

Surprised to see Audi A6 as have a 2004 one with 185k and original clutch (I bought in 2005) and it's used hard and only issue is fading computer display which affects all older Audi's, but it is always dealer serviced

[@jimmycho8399]

Thank you. Brilliant

[@KnievelFats]

2008 avenger. At 3k miles front struts, u joints, shocks, and bearings needed replaced. 5k miles the engine threw enough codes and problems after trying to accelerate from a stoplight that it was lemoned and got a Grand Cherokee.

[@victormena1501]

VW Jetta is nice,I had a lot of them,I had MK6 2015,MK5 2011,MK4 2004 I think and I think more in the 90S-80S

[@carlosnavarro921]

I disagree with the Jetta being on this list I've owned two a 012 an 016 the 16 i still own both very reliable not a single problem

[@askar3653]

Well said👍🏻

[@mgrisetti97]

I’ve had a Cerato (Forte) for 8 years and just sold it, never had any issues, maybe the new models aren’t as reliable as it was. The model year i had was the last Korean one, i think now, they are all made in Mexico.

[@eddie-xi6ls]

At 4:16 the complaint is for a 2016 A6 3.0L V6 not a 2019 as per the audio.

[@BA-gn3qb]

Volvo was sold to Ford in 1999, then to Geely (the Chinese) in 2010.

[@JDOFunofficial]

..and ended the relationship Volvo and Geely in the present year. Their models are: Coolray, GX3, Emgrand and Azkarra

[@marcco954]

7th gen Sonata is widely used for taxi because of its reliability here in Korea and I was quute surprised it was on the list

[@gravestone9831]

Maybe the korean model is more well put together or maybe you guys take better care of your car maintenence over there

[@Bartonovich52]

@gravestone9831 That’s probably it. I had a Mk3 Golf 20 years ago and it was absolutely awful. Then I go to the Balkans and that’s like the most common car there. Made in Germany/Europe vs made in Mexico like mine was.

[@mr.carguy3161]

Yeah. It’s the ones sold in America that seem to have the most problems!

[@4evertrue830]

Fully built Hyundai cars imported from the parent country of origin, i.e Korea is usually well built. Same goes for Toyota cars imported from Japan.

[@oilslick51]

I’m surprised to see the Jetta i’ve driven my gli over 60,000 miles so far with absolutely not one issue… I guess I got the good one

[@cliffpeterson8430]

2019 GLI here and it's been a great fun to drive car with a DSG tranny.

[@FBI-ht4wy]

kia forte actually ranked 3th and 4th on reliability in compact sedan segment in recent years. JD power report. i owned a 2010 forte koup, didn't have any issue with it. currently own a forte 5 gt. not a single problem so far.

[@scraps0233]

Same I have a 2020 forte gt. Been tuned for 40,000 miles. They’ve been using this turbo engine for over 10 years. And with a manual shouldn’t have to many problems

[@seannewman8542]

That may be true, but JD Power is not a good source for such things. They are a marketing company, and have very questionable metrics.

[@FBI-ht4wy]

@@seannewman8542 give me a reliable source then

[@danielhartin7680]

# 8. You mention the Sonata refresh in 2015, but the 2018 model was another refresh. Separate generation.

[@nathanwilt9864]

2014 Ford Focus was my biggest regret in car purchases, I got the car at a great price and paid cash for it with around 35,000 miles and by 88,000 miles I had the transmission repaired once and replaced completely twice all within a 2 year ownership and all covered under warranty’s and the class action lawsuit. Everything else on my focus gave me no problems but that awful dual clutch transmission.

[@papo862]

When you watch just to see if your car made the list😅

[@mdboucher]

I'm on my 5th Mazda and I'm extremely happy. I'm hoping not too many people find out how incredible they are because they will become more expensive

[@LearnAboutFlow]

Mazda is becoming more expensive because they want to go upscale, not compete directly with Toyota and Honda. Whether that pays off is to be seen.

[@waynehall8920]

I had a 2016 Focus se hatchback this is true about the transmission 3 trips to dealership only had 22.000 on odometer. FIX OR REPAIR DAILY.

[@waiseshah7458]

I have a 2015 Volkswagen Jetta SE TSI with the 1.8L engine and 120,000 miles on it currently. It runs strong and drives smooth, I love it! I have heard some bad things about the 1.4L and 2.0L engine models though unfortunately and am aware that older model years had their fair share of electrical problems. I'll have this car for a while and am not sure what I will buy next in a few years. I definitely want something fun and sporty so perhaps a coupe.

[@alanigielski3676]

I have the 2014 Jetta with the same engine and a manual transmission. Over 125k miles and still runs like a clock while getting between 40 and 45 mpg on the highway. Maybe I got lucky but I'm considering the current Jetta as a new car. I'm looking at new cars only because we seem to be coming to the end of being able to buy a manual. 😑

[@waiseshah7458]

@@alanigielski3676 I like them! The newer models have come a long way and I appreciate them. Volkswagen is a good company and their cars are fairly cheap to buy compared to others on the market for what you get. I say go for it and do what makes you happy that you’ll enjoy! If I get another Jetta I will try to opt for the GLI Autobahn trim to get the sporty options and package

[@_DeaN_.]

most of those who have problems using dry clutch..

[@danielwebster7030]

Nissan went straight south when they started using the cvt. However, the Armada, G270 and Leaf as well as Pathfinder, dont have cvt and the do very well.

[@archfapper211]

We have a 2015 Altima. CVT valve body crapped out at 65k, Headlights delaminated (service bulletin that Nissan refused to honor, I had to replace them myself). Also got bulletins about O2 sensors are rear suspension. Nissan is just Japanese Chrysler now

[@snowrocket]

My 2011 Nissan Altima 2.5 S seems quite good so far, and I like the CVT for the most part. I got mine used with 82,000 miles and have 112,000 on it now. I didn't yet know that the 2016 Altima was quite so bad. I'll have to read CR and some other info on that. Thanks for posting this.

[@ERROR91178]

My mom has a 2020 and she bought it a year ago in June and we have had zero problems since

[@snowrocket]

@@ERROR91178 That's fine but the car is still VERY new. Drive it for several years and that's where many of these problems occur. Here's a REALLY good idea: have Nissan change the CVT fluid every 25,000 miles. That will extend whatever life you will get out of that tranny.

[@archfapper211]

Apparently Nissan CVTs can survive if you change the fluid. It's pricey but still do it... like NOW. It's probably never been changed

[@JDMHaze]

@@archfapper211 yes, I’m told every 30k to 50. Some people have changed the fluid. But there were folks who actually change the fluid and still have problem

[@broeheemed32]

I'm so disappointed in Volvo..... going downhill for quite a while now, no longer the tanks they were for decades. At least Saab had the courtesy to bow out.

[@pontiacGXPfan]

The crappy 4-banger engines are a prime example

[@johnmcmullen456]

GM ruined the Saab.

[@pontiacGXPfan]

@@johnmcmullen456 American executives have no understanding of life outside of America

[@pontiacGXPfan]

@@johnmcmullen456 American executives have no understanding of life outside of America

[@pontiacGXPfan]

@@johnmcmullen456 American executives have no understanding of life outside of America

[@mattsmith5183]

I had a 2012 ford fiesta with a manual transmission. Had to replace the slave cylinder and the paint started peeling. I got rid of it at 9500 miles

[@caesarbolchini6465]

My best and most reliable smooth riding cars were all my Lincoln Continental Mark’s, Iii, IV, V, VI, and VIII ... also my Mercury Cougar XR7 Silver Edition fully load with options, smooth riding, for the first 10 years almost zero repairs, then yes some repairs. My Lincoln’s all were the best, wish I had them all, I do have a Mark VI Silver Edition with low miles, it is a dream, this will be one of my forever cars, now, and waiting for Lincoln to bring out a sedan flagship or Mark 9 we’ll see. I do also have a Cadillac Eldorado ETC, but it does not even compare to the Lincoln all all levels, and the repairs are constant and expensive. It is in great condition, may sell it, not sure. When the Lincoln cars, Cougar XR7,’s, Thunderbirds, etc., come back, I will be ready to purchase them, not sure about them being Electric, I need to learn much more about them, but hope the Lincoln, Lincoln Continental, and Ford Division’s bring them back with Brand New Design, and not to create the same style from the 2017’s through 2024’s ... we’re waiting for new Lincoln, Ford, & Mercury Flagship Top of the line Beauties ... bring the hidden headlights back and front Lincoln Mark Grills, please!!!❤🎉😊

[@Sacto1654]

A big problem with NIssan vehicles with CVT's is that they do need to have the transmission oil changed every 30,000 miles. follow that schedule and they tend to be far more reliable.

[@Bartonovich52]

Not exactly something that people with a 643 credit score and 87 payments left tend to do.

[@killjoyclown]

My 2017 Nissan Sentra was trash the transmission went out and the door inner rubber moldings would fall apart the door handles were trash and the suspension would make noises the trunk lock stoped working one of my speakers blew and it drove really slow barely any acceleration

[@PrincekTembo]

Okay great job , respect from me

[@malcolmbriggs4281]

Own a 2011 Ford mondeo mk 4 diesel "fusion" manual ,drives great 156 k miles.

[@frankleespeaking9519]

100,000 miles on my 16 Altima and no issues. 16 year old drives it now

[@brianspivey9254]

I am not surprised by some of these sedans, I have been a Honda man for a while and only had one disappointment, the transmission on my Honda Accord Coupe V6 went out at around 90,000 miles. Never any problems with 4 cylinder models. My Nissan Maxima has held up drive train wise but I did have some annoying problems with wheel bearings, control arms and the such, plus my trunk stopped working completely.

[@JSFGuy]

I have yet to get compensated on my 2012 focus Titanium I bought it new. Nothing better run around. It has been good, the transmission recently acted up, 33k TCU on back order.

[@superduper9357]

Excellent as a Jag owner, this makes me rest a bit easier!😁

[@manuelnoriega5364]

I'm surprised they didn't make the list

[@the_og_rubenmartin]

​@@manuelnoriega5364Yep, i guess the US didn't get the diesel "Ingenium" piles of sh*t. But still suprised that no JLR product is on this list

[@darklordsauron3415]

@@manuelnoriega5364probably because there isn’t nearly enough data compared to these other brands.Surprised BMW wasn’t on here though.

[@turbotheamericanstaffy]

2020 Kia Forte has given us no issues. The 2011 Kia Forte we had previously had no issues.

[@nicfeen7789]

I have a 2019 have 38k miles drives like a cloud

[@teodoricoraqueno930]

My 2011 Ford Fiesta has a defective automatic transmission. It produces a loud noise from 1st gear to 2nd gear, and gear shifting is not smooth & jerking. ABS, anti skid, hill assist and hand brake alarm lights illuminate.

[@denisvirus223]

I am thinking of getting a Toyota Camry 2018 as my first car is it a good car?

[@robertgardner4508]

My mom has a 2016 Focus Sedan. I hate driving that thing so much. But my 1993 Lexus LS400? Or my 2012 Civic Si? Best two cars I ever owned and drive. Civic is a manual trans, and the LS400 is all original 150k miles 4 speed auto, with 1UZ V8! It's the most comfortable, and reliable car I've ever owned I love it to death! I daily my Civic mostly, but the LS400 is my favorite car.

[@erroltheotaku]

The Ford Focus is actually extremely reliable!!! My cousin has a 2017 SE Manual with 250,000 miles already and he hasn't had to do anything except replace the clutch and change brake pads. The problem with the car seems to be Ford's experimental Dual Clutch, so if you stay away from those models you should be fine.

[@trevorshark16]

The manual ones are good

[@OrangeUp]

Yes, they talked mostly about the dual clutch automatic.

[@enjoylife756]

But then there is ecoboost also 😅 I would never buy a Ford with that shitty engine no matter the size

[@ApolloBoyo]

​@@enjoylife756 Understandable... Although of the Ecoboost engines, the 2.0 in the Focus's are generally very reliable with minimal maintenance. The biggest things to look out for are carbon buildup and oil leaks. Aside from that? They're great engines.

[@erroltheotaku]

@@enjoylife756 Most Fiesta's came with a naturally aspirated 1.6L 4- Cylinder engine.

[@kirkm3354]

I know many people who have been driving the new Jetta for years and they all seem to be quite happy with them.

[@TomoYoutube-uo1bz]

I had Ford focus 2011 1.6 TDCi and now focus 2019 1.5 TDCi and no problem. Love my Ford.

[@ttdur8102]

Wow. I had a 2019 Kia forte S and loved it. Had zero problems, but I only kept it for 2 years.

[@bysaaa3048]

Watch out you might see a fire coming out your baby KIA , That’s what people out there saying 😂😂 After all, it’s a cheap Korean _ _ _😂😂

[@ttdur8102]

@@bysaaa3048 Said “had”. Don’t have it anymore.

[@ERROR91178]

What kind of car do you have now?

[@ttdur8102]

@@ERROR91178 Toyota Camry

[@ERROR91178]

@@ttdur8102 which trim level

[@danp7463]

All of the issues on the Chevy Cruze & Sonic are true. A friend of mine has one. Other than replacing the valve cover, w/p, and a/c compressor it hasn't been that bad. The are cooling system nightmares, but if you're a mechanic the good gas mileage offsets the small repairs.

[@northwestrailfanofficial]

Chevrolet’s reliability has gotten a lot worse since the 90s. The older Chevy trucks and SUVs were actually some of the most reliable cars of their time, and even still are some of the most reliable cars today sucks that Chevy’s quality has gone downhill.

[@4-8-4Northern]

I love my Cruze. It drives really well. The 1.4 turbo was the issue. I have the 1.8 automatic

[@cesarmorales7975]

I had a chevy cruze diesel. over175k mile and never a problem. was great till it got totalled in an accident.

[@danp7463]

@@4-8-4Northern the 1.8 liter naturally aspirated gets better fuel economy than the 1.4 turbo.

[@danp7463]

@@northwestrailfanofficial I remember in the 80's when GM wanted to cut corners like usual and tried making a diesel out of a 350. Needless to say it was one of the worst diesel engines ever produced.

[@JustinDaniels]

If you have a Ford Focus with a DCT, drive it aggressively because dual clutch transmissions do not like shifting softly.

[@randalcalvert270]

I have started driving mine briskly when I'm able and it shifts much quicker and doesn't act so dumb just mildly confused 👏🏻

[@esand02]

Hearing the ford focus being the most unreliable used car in North America has me feeling blessed I never had any major issues. I bought a 2016 Focus with 55k miles for 4k back in 2020 for my first car. I put that baby through a lot. Constant 35 mile trips, idling for hour on end every day. I put about 35k miles just in my first year. The last time I read the odometer, it was at 118k. Yes the transmission would be really shakey and jerk at low speeds, as well as the radio going out at 60k miles, my lock on the driver door didnt work, the passenger winder could only be rolled down by the driver control and my coolant leaked because of a hose being broken. Other than that, she treated me well. I was very blessed for it being an actually decently reliable car. Can't say that for others though

[@randalcalvert270]

Good to know! I have a 2017 I got for 7k @ 54k miles which wasn't bad for post-covid market. I've got 75k on it now. A/C compressor, tie rod, and engine evap valve went bad all in the 65-66k range. Transmission is rough at times but it is all original far as I know. Glad to see there's some good stories out there 😊

[@Asfyxiate]

2011 Sonata 2.0T. bought it from my friend, and i spent more money on repairs than the actual car in 6 months. Engine failure due to piston banging sideways inside its cylinder, cracked rear suspension, front brake failure, dead alternator, dead starter

[@JaytheJaskonian]

My 2013 Hyundai Elantra gains a new intermittent issue every week. Right now, the left blinker doesn't work until the car warms up, the solder in my steering wheel switches is cracked so when it gets cold i can't activate cruise control, the seat heaters rarely work, and i frequently have to disengage the shift lock because i either can't start the car in park, or can't shift out of park once it's started. Like i said, these are all intermittent so they come and go, and i guarantee none of them would appear if I were to try taking it to a mechanic. So, I'm hoping to replace it with an AWD challenger GT as soon as i save up 5k for a down payment.

[@TheMtiff80]

2016 Kia Optima LX that thing burns oil like crazy

[@tigerstorm24]

i have 2018 ford focus sedan i been having fuel system issue like sputtering and jerking i already replace my fuel pump and still does the same thing

[@connormajaury5105]

i've put nearly 150K miles on my 2019 forte already and have had almost no issues, and none are about what he's talking about, just normal wear and tear on a high mileage car. None of these cars are bad cars at all, all cars and manufacturers will have issues more common than others on all of their vehicles, even including Honda and Toyota.

[@scraps0233]

A agree. It all comes down to maintaining your vehicle properly. Any car can be a headache

[@remissiveslave]

​@scraps0233 also the climate you live in; infrastructure, extreme heat or cold, etc. Many factors. Though there simply does exist cars that taken perfect care for will likely fail. Chrysler and fiats for sure.

[@healthylifecircle2801]

Previous owner usage style is also a main influence for second hand used car life ...what ever brand it is.

[@lalom1965]

Hi 👋🏻…2015 Chevy Cruze here almost hitting 200k miles and it’s very zippy and reliable little car. I always make it home in my cruze ☺️

[@653j521]

2011-2014 are the really bad ones. You got lucky. Always mention the year on inconsistent cars. I love Subes but you have to look up the year.

[@user-ji4gz6zd7c]

Altima는 CVT 문제가 있긴하지만 oil chage만 자주한다면 큰문제없습니다 3year or 40000mile 에 1번 교체 필수입니다

[@thrasherx2k1]

The focus and cruze were discontinued due to switching to all SUV’s being sold by ford and chevy. Not some bs about reliability

[@salimi.sheriff7608]

Elimination series videos for automobiles helps a lot

[@jonathanmcadams-nx5zp]

The focus st was an amazing concept. 300hp 6 speed hatchback.... Toyota is doing it right though with the corolla GR...i think it will be the best car but the price is crazy. The focus was under 25k loaded. I wish they would make a 300 hp stick shift rwd miata for under 25k. Even if its stripped down with just upgraded suspension, big brakes, and a reliable v6 all aluminum 300hp motor... Would be the best car ever. They could do it if they wanted but they are too busy making garbage for soccer moms.

[@millerkiller6496]

I wasn’t interested in buying any of these sedans anyway, but they’re still better than any crossover. The first issue with the S90 is the fact that there’s a 2 litre under the hood. Don’t you think a sedan that size is a little too big for a 2 litre? Even if it is turbocharged?

[@MazedAndConfused]

Had a 2018 Sonata. Had a knock sensor issue on it and it didn’t wanna drive over 55 mph.

[@itz2komplikayted207]

Whenever someone asked me what kind of car they should buy, one of the main ones that I asked them to avoid was the Ford Fungus! 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫

[@realinteal9298]

2018 Nissan Versa Note Front suspension went out at 144,000 miles. Cost over $600.

[@thebigguy8306]

🤷‍♂Interesting how some companies, with millions on the line, just have not figured it out. These are not brand-new models, just refreshed models they've been making for years.

[@mattsmith5183]

I had a 2012 Ford Fiesta that I traded before it hit 10,000 miles. I had the slave cylinder replaced and the paint was coming off of the roof so it had to be painted.

[@oliverhoschi6135]

i live in germany, and i would never buy a german car. Maybe Mercedes but nothing else from here. My brand to go is Mitsubishi. Never had any trouble with my Mitsubishis, and i had a lot of them. Most trouble i had with german, french and cars from italy (Fiat). Most reliable cars are japanese cars like Honda, Toyota, Mitsubishi, Mazda. Nissan is not that good in my opinion, the worst japanese manufacturer if you ask me. My wife is driving a Ford Mondeo from 2009. We bought it new and has now 180.000 miles on it with zero issues, only service. Sad that Ford now leads the list of unreliable cars. If you would ask me about my experience with Ford, i would say that the cars are great. But i only can say this about the Mondeo MK4. Its a great Car.

[@Techjunkiero]

Excellent top! Too bad about the S90. Easily one of the best looking sedans!

[@movalboy]

I felt bad too. I wonder if they have to pull from the parent company's parts bin.

[@tonymorgan2813]

Don't know about the Volvo S90... it's proven to be a great vehicle!

[@towjam2359]

2013 Nissan Rogue. Purchased new and before it had hit 100k miles, we'd replaced the CVT twice (the first time was paid for under warranty). I will NEVER own anything Nissan again.

[@travisteelai8578]

Toyota unfortunately made the list because I had experienced the 2014 Toyota fielder hybrid and it wasn't such a smooth ride, we got the car as a roro (roll on roll off) and was granted 5 years of hybrid battery life. 2 years later it gave up and now we are using the usual gas alone for approximately 4 years. To replace the battery now will be a fortune to fix along side with brakes and trunk hydraulics. It's a good car but only if you can afford to maintain it.

[@gmanbaz]

My buddy has a 2022 Sentra SV. He put 30,000 on the car and has only had it since June last year. Hopefully it holds up for him.

[@DarkSideMaceWindu]

My 2020 Sentra SV has almost 57,000 miles and has had zero issues.

[@night7185]

@@DarkSideMaceWindulow miles lol

[@casynovids]

Wait so you listed a Redesigned 2019 A6 , But got a story from a 2016 A6 owner???? THATS NOT a fair assessment of the car listed ...

[@broeheemed32]

It doesn't matter much..... it's an Audi. Go ahead and buy one..... you'll find out.

[@tyronebranch2946]

I know right! The math ain't mathing! 😂

[@tyronebranch2946]

​@@broeheemed32Yes it does matter. The gentleman mentioned a 2019 model and documents an anonymous person commenting on 2016? Which are two generations. The math ain't mathing.