100% Bang On analysis with every model shown here.... Your criticism is professional, gracious and constructive as always.... Very Best on YT..... Thank You!!!!
@ECPP2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. Have a wonderful weekend.
@AudiophileTubes2 ай бұрын
Yes, thank you for doing what you do, Mr. ECPP! Your commentary is invaluable, and based on facts. You are providing an excellent public service in steering honest hard working people away from less reliable vehicles!
@lionlamb4322 ай бұрын
How sad that nearly all domestic car manufacturers put out dubious quality cars over and over! With so many years experience, no one seems to care about what quality means to them. No wonder they are handing business to imports from Japan!
@glenackerman2142 ай бұрын
@lionlamb432 Japan vehicles are having just about the same problems as everyone else! There are NO perfect cars! This is an exercise in trying to be an expert. Definition of an expert? An ex is a has been. A spert is a drip under pressure!
@curtis57-y6c2 ай бұрын
@@glenackerman214yeah, don't buy new ram because of new engine but he didn't mention new Toyotas Tacoma, tundra, Sequoia, that all have new engines as well.
@westwasbest2 ай бұрын
Prices keep going up, quality keeps going down, and nobody wants to take responsibility, all junk!
@recabitejehonadab2654Ай бұрын
Absolutely, cars a junk that keep having problems that poor mechanics don’t know how to repair . Cars manufacturing and lack of quality suck.
@fremontpathfinder846319 күн бұрын
Look at the 2025 Honda Civic hybrid
@martelmccoy95332 ай бұрын
List of vehicles 🚗 #1 VW Jetta, #2 Ford Sport Bronco,#3 Audi SUV #4 VW Atlas,#5 Jeep Grand,#6 RAM 🐏 Truck, #7 Nissan Altima, #8 Range Rover… all allegedly have engine failure and Transmission issues along with a plethora of other problems. Thanks for sharing this video 😮
@Jeez0012 ай бұрын
@@Rick-h6gI still wouldn’t buy the bronco
@defender7142 ай бұрын
You made the list, you should get the money from this.
@tropicthndr2 ай бұрын
Tacoma trans failures everywhere, even the replacement transmissions are failing.
@Max95072 ай бұрын
@@Rick-h6g Agree - Tundra 24 as well, Toyota ruined a great truck.
@enzoh7763Ай бұрын
@@Rick-h6g You mean Ford has fixed the Bronco sport problem ? What have they done ?
@MarkSmith-js2pu2 ай бұрын
Hard to believe how in 2024-2025 “auto quality” seems to have disappeared from the dictionary. It’s disgusting.
@dad2422 ай бұрын
I own a 2020 Mazda CX5 Signature. Zero issues. Stick to the ones you know are quality. (Built in Japan).
@ECPP2 ай бұрын
Mazda has been a great up and comer in last bunch of years
@ECPP2 ай бұрын
Exactly. There are still a few good ones out there but certainly not to be taken for granted
@mikes88092 ай бұрын
DEI manufacturing
@zarbon7002 ай бұрын
German, American and Koreans have been manufacturing unreliable vehicles for a long time. Honda is truly the only manufacturer who's reliability has tanked severely over the last 10 years.
@markrunyon55242 ай бұрын
It"s amazing to me that engines that burn oil is still a problem in this day and age.
@GF-mf7ml2 ай бұрын
Because they can't make good plastic anymore thanks to EU regulations. EU now want to ban all cars dead serious.
@JustinWood-o5hАй бұрын
Stupid low tension rings to meet cafe standards.
@myoutuber77Күн бұрын
Yup, and engines blowing head gaskets are kind of out of place in my world.
@geocape70602 ай бұрын
Such good info. All the problems Ranger Rover has, people keep buying them just to be cool. Dumb.
@ECPP2 ай бұрын
Yes it’s all about clout for some people
@SliderFury12 ай бұрын
Someone at my job traded a Cadillac CT5 V for a Land Rover Defender, dead serious.
@spook57562 ай бұрын
These cars are mostly leased. By the time problems occur, it's on the second owner of the vehicle.
@sellier-bellot222 ай бұрын
@@ECPP British won't learn very easily !!!😮
@y6cd3sdzHs1gАй бұрын
after that Jaguar rebrand, I don't think this is going to be a problem for much longer
@pault79772 ай бұрын
So a takeaway from this is that customers buy on style and tech, then sell due to reliability and durability issues. The latter destroying any brand loyalty that might have been there in the beginning. Sounds like a sustainable plan for any brand going down this route - NOT!
@cbennett60932 ай бұрын
This makes me feel better about hanging on to my well maintained '05,'06,'10,'17 Toyota vehicles. Oh, and my 1997 4Runner too.
@Vfh........y2 ай бұрын
Yk97my 97 accord wagon does the job...good. car
@cbennett60932 ай бұрын
@@Vfh........y Had a '97 Accord EX for a little while. 5 speed manual was fun.
@recabitejehonadab2654Ай бұрын
Just don’t buy the American made ones.
@MyExperiancedOpinion13 күн бұрын
@susiepittman60112 күн бұрын
Oh yeah. Toyota!
@alwaysalphaofficial2 ай бұрын
Just avoid anything new in 2025. Everything is low quality junk. Clothes, houses, cars, small electronics, etc.
@gwolf7716Ай бұрын
Definitely housing quality is crap.
@recabitejehonadab2654Ай бұрын
Everything is made poorly, junk.
@gregmoore629820 күн бұрын
Wow! Yeah well said for sure, great point can't agree more!😉👍
@rockyj200819 күн бұрын
Thanks cyna
@davidmartin468312 күн бұрын
Built my own house and bought a 2025 rav 4 doing fine! Do your homework!
@realname21582 ай бұрын
It's EVERY brand and model now. Ford F150's trucks spontaneously combusting, Toyota forgot how to build quality engines and transmissions so there goes Tundra and Tacoma with 4Runner issues not yet exposed as they just started selling them...if you buy ANY new vehicle you're buying a factory built pos.
@brucefredrickson9677Ай бұрын
Tacos now built in Mexico...no thanks.
@recabitejehonadab2654Ай бұрын
Toyotas really started slipping when they started manufacturing them in America. Lousy workers don’t care about quality.
@georgeduanejr24 күн бұрын
@brucefredrickson9677 and about every other brand. Look at chevy. Mexico as well. American quality is low and actually mexican workers work harder than Americans.
@cessealbeach2 ай бұрын
we leased a bronco sport for 3 years, had no issues, did not want to buy it because it was tiny, we bought the 2023 Chevy Equinox, started to have issues with engine and transmission slips at 11K miles, yes got attonrney, Never another chevy
@XMG32 ай бұрын
hah, I had the opposite experience, I got the chevy, my coworker got the bronco, he's always in the dealer fixing something, he hated the thing, I had 1 recall and a minor faulty auto headlight sensor, once replaced, I had no issues.
@peasantlaborer60842 ай бұрын
Seems to be crap shoot casino gambling with a lot of vehicles, best of luck to everyone, the Cars built since 2020, I think the odds of loosing and having a unreliable money pit car are very high across most manufacturers, my 2 cents
@JohnBerry-z7o2 ай бұрын
I worked as a skilled trades contractor at various GM plants throughout Michigan. You could not give me a General Motors vehicle ! I would drive it to the nearest Honda, Toyota or Subaru dealer to unload it !. NEVER AGAIN !
@nathanburford19712 ай бұрын
Typical GM. I stand corrected that GM only cares about profits over quality and employees!
@johnhoover7869Ай бұрын
@@JohnBerry-z7o... and try to get made in Japan.
@tsparky91962 ай бұрын
The person killed by the Jeep was actor Anton Yelchin, who played Chekov in the Star Trek reboot.
@ECPP2 ай бұрын
Yes that is a sad story indeed and this should never have happened
@Perich292 ай бұрын
Thats why there wasn't a 4th star trek reboot and more.
@jamesmyers92852 ай бұрын
His Grand Cherokee did not have the Rotary Dial Transmission selector. This guy doesn't get his information right!
@dominicelek93942 ай бұрын
Blaming ignorance on inanimate objects
@Alan-x2kАй бұрын
@@ECPP Star trek?
@No-yv5ixАй бұрын
I work in the service repair and parts industry. From what I’ve seen, manufacturers brakes are not lasting very long because they’re trying to save weight to help with fuel economy, so the rotors are very thin and cheap. Once I replace them with aftermarket pads and rotors, they seem to last 2-3 times longer. I have to explain this to customers all the time that have 1 or 2 year old vehicles that already need brakes.
@brutonstreettailor457016 күн бұрын
I got a 2011 Ford Kuga with the Volvo built Focus St engine and Volvo Aw Auto transmission , im still on the original pads only 60% worn and rotors. Half the reason is drivers blasting down the road , not reading the road or traffic ahead and slamming on the brakes from junction to junction.
@lindap.p.13377 күн бұрын
My solution…..drive a hybrid. We have two, a ‘16 Rav4 and an ‘11 Prius, both have over 60,000 miles and never had a repair, including brakes.
@No-yv5ix4 күн бұрын
I had three Prius’s in the shop one day that had a total of 1,000,000 miles. Original batteries.
@myoutuber77Күн бұрын
@@lindap.p.1337 A car needing any repairs at 60k miles would be considered junk in my books.
@RaytheonNublinski2 ай бұрын
Finally, somebody who can get to the point, make supporting points and then move on. Subscribed
@AtlasCrocАй бұрын
A lot of them are just garbage personal opinion. Nothing solid here.
@mobamatches91862 ай бұрын
“Plastic, plastic, plastic, FANTASTIC”…Im gonna us this line now
@ECPP2 ай бұрын
Nice
@williamjones78212 ай бұрын
I'm keeping my third-gen (00-02) plastic Saturn SL2s for as long as I can. Dashboard and seats are not the same quality as competitors of its era, but overall, a pretty decent car.
@DayTwo-w8nАй бұрын
If Ford Mtr. Co. had no plastic they would trouble.
@johnnyq12332 ай бұрын
All new vehicles are going down the toilet!!! Even Toyota and Hondas are having quality issues. I would never buy a new car because they are on glue when they set the prices! I bought a 2005 Subaru Outback in 2015 for 7000.00 and it's been a great vehicle. Had to do the timing belt because an idler bearing blew out (got lucky on that one with no taps on the valves). Fast forward 9 years and the head gasket goes south, so a pretty major expense. Looked my options over and decided to green light the job at 4 grand. When you look at the numbers, I am into this car for roughly 12000.00 from 2015 to today. Next July will mark 10 years and the car still drives like new and is reliable as ever. New cars are disposable like Bic Lighters, so they should be priced like Bic Lighters.
@joelv44952 ай бұрын
Yep. Still makes sense to pay repairs exceeding a car's value of its otherwise well maintained and keeps you out of a payment.
@jimfreck2335Ай бұрын
@@johnnyq1233 like going from two ply toilet paper back to single play.. 🙈
@myoutuber77Күн бұрын
Head gasket replacement costs $4k? - The part itself runs maybe $100. Where is the money going? And It should not take a week to do the job. You got ripped off on that one.
@Username189812 ай бұрын
Feels like American Cafe rules are ruining cars. Forcing out soild engines for smaller turbos that are turning to junk.
@ECPP2 ай бұрын
That’s a huge factor right now on many modern engines
@flashsushi18432 ай бұрын
@@ECPP Looks like hybrids are the way to go for those who drive significant mileage. Too bad many are using GDIs now. Toyota seems the only hybrids with port injectors for cleaning intake valves.
@jaysenyork39342 ай бұрын
Obama even ruined the gas can.
@GF-mf7ml2 ай бұрын
They rather make more junk than save fuel.
@thedoog01062 ай бұрын
Blame it on government with their emissions regulations
@wantsanewvehicle2 ай бұрын
The company I used to work for had 2 2020 nissan altima S that they got brand new, I had one and another guy had the other one. We both put over 200k miles on them in 3 years time.. other than regular maintenance neither of us had a single issue. Only reason for getting rid of them is that they were leased from enterprise, and the lease was up.
@timkis642 ай бұрын
i watched as fords quality began to deteriate in the mid to late 2000s.& it went into avalanche mode by 2011.just the opinnion of a 40+ year ford owner.
@johnhoover7869Ай бұрын
They seem to have followed Boeings example of pushing the technology and engineers into unproven territory.
@bobl613922 күн бұрын
Only good ford now is transit vans huge improvement over econolines
@josephpanozzo48152 ай бұрын
Remember when Ford’s slogan was “Quality is Job 1?” Quality is Job None is the norm for many manufacturers.
@JamesLandon-yk1noАй бұрын
Totally agree. Mass production and lower quality accompanied by corporate greed.
@RobWenzel8424 күн бұрын
I just seen last night that the Ford CEO has had enough of the quality issues, and told all managers that there bonuses are going to be cut by 65% if the quality dosent improve
@mackou81220 күн бұрын
Their new slogan should be FORD = fix or repair daily
@BZizzle7 күн бұрын
@@mackou812my favorite has always been "Found on Russian dump"
@JelsickАй бұрын
Over 100 years of building cars and they have figured out how to make junk. Evolution
@recabitejehonadab2654Ай бұрын
Yup.
@koyotekola6916Ай бұрын
I was going to buy a new vehicle for a niece about 2 years ago. After talking to her for several days, she said she wanted a Range Rover. I told her to stay away from them. She asked "why, they're cool?" I told her that when her fellow workers saw her coming in, they'd say "Here comes Jennifer in her maintenance nightmare." She understood that, thank god.
@recabitejehonadab2654Ай бұрын
It’s not “cool” when you’re paying thousands of dollars for car repairs.
@mackou81220 күн бұрын
My neighbor owns a Range Rover he always says “ if you buy a Range Rover always make sure you order the heated back glass. That way when you’re pushing it after it breaks down your hands won’t get cold “. He hates it and can’t wait to trade it
@redmanish11 күн бұрын
I can’t imagine someone offering to gift me a vehicle and me going “yeah, how ‘bout a Range Rover.” Just seems greedy. I’d be investigating how to get the most reliable vehicle for the least amount of money.
@koyotekola691611 күн бұрын
@@redmanish Apparently you're not my niece.
@williambrennan5701Ай бұрын
I was a extended warranty investigator. basically when people buy an extended warranty i would come out and look to see if the damage is legit or abuse Ill tell u what vehicles are garbage ABSOLUTE BY FAR #1 anything with the 3.6 by Jeep/dodge/Chrysler I did inspections for every make and model car but i seen several of these per day sometimes that's all in the day all day. The Hemi have this problem but not near as much. the rockers stop rolling and eat off the cam lobes the metal shavings destroy the engine. #2 nissan CVT . they are junk. other than a fluid change there's no way to fix them . Noone rebuilds them all the used ones are junk . got to hope the warranty covers it and the shop can get one from the factory. the repair can be more than the cars worth. Better have every single service recept. #3 ford ecoboost , blown head gasket there is no why, some last 150k some 15k it just happens crap design #4 anything with a "wet" timing belt. belt strips and or pieces of the belt starve the engine for oil and it blows , maintenance seems to be irrelevant it just happens #5 any turbo BMW . they advertise 10k oil changes but they can drink up to a quart every 750 miles and the dealer will consider it normal. they hold around 6 quarts do that math. The warranty gets out of paying you for blowing the engine because of tiny print in the owner's manual says check oil every stop for gas. #6 kia and Hyundai. drink oil like a BMW people run them low on oil and the engine just falls apart. there were others but 80% of my work was just those things.
@rjdavis750310 күн бұрын
You generalized Fords ecoboost engines. Yes, some of them are less than average. However, Mr. William, the 2.7 and 2.3 are a great drive train.
@williambrennan57017 күн бұрын
@rjdavis7503 I don't believe Ford has made a truly "great" engine in a long time. Not since the 300 6. They have made some solid average ones but not any that stand out for legendary quality. Not in a long time.
@rjdavis75036 күн бұрын
@williambrennan5701 I would say the 5.0 is a truly great powertrain.
@JC-gw3yo2 ай бұрын
My option for 2025... Fix up my Ranger pick up.. The new stuff is complex junk
@ErnestSomogy2 ай бұрын
I’m glad to see cars without sunroofs. They’re nothing but trouble
@AtlasCrocАй бұрын
All my present and previous cars have had sunroofs - all have been flawless with proper maintenance - wouldn't own a car with out one.
@BZizzle7 күн бұрын
@@AtlasCrocyeah I love having a sunroof but proper cleaning and maintenance is a must.
@arienbonton54672 ай бұрын
CVT means continuously, variable, tragedy, brought to you byyyyyyy JATCO!
@GF-mf7ml2 ай бұрын
They replace transmission like sparkplug.
@bbkr20632 ай бұрын
My Dodge Caliber with Jatco CVT has 240 000 km and runs like new. Did 4 regular oil changes and 1 full flush. I know belt will fail at some point, that is expected for part that relies on friction. But I don't think CVTs are that scarry if properly maintained.
@JimApicella-wo8rzАй бұрын
Great acronym !
@mackjsm71058 күн бұрын
My wife and I had 4 Audi cars with the 2.0T.. all hit over 100K miles since 2017.. we got to 2022 and 24 A4 and Q5... never had issues you talked about.
@Huey4214Ай бұрын
Great video , as a shop owner , repair tech with 50+ years experience I could not agree with your conclusions more. I cannot imagine a worse investment than buying a new Audi, Range Rover, Jeep Or VW Vehicle and many others. Low reliability coupled with resale value that falls faster than a brick tossed off a tall building. Most are proof that there are plenty of buyers with way more money than brains.
@doctorstrangelove9487Ай бұрын
So true about Audi, my wife's 2015 Q5, burns a quart of oil literally every 1000 miles and yet my Mercedes Benz c300 2008, has never burned any oil!
@thegodson99192 ай бұрын
Honda is trash now too. Under investigation for engines blowing up
@dad2422 ай бұрын
1.5T
@ECPP2 ай бұрын
And the 3.5
@ECPP2 ай бұрын
Yes sadly the 3.5 now has 1.7 million and the 1.5 has had issue
@SliderFury12 ай бұрын
Frickin sad.
@RedEyeC2 ай бұрын
The Honda recall is HUGE - 100,000+ vehicles that will cost an average of $10K for a COMPLETE engine replacement - removal and re-install engine fittings like the alternator / AC, etc. What a complete MESS.
@HoodsGlobalАй бұрын
**** 3.5 V6 engines in some Honda/Acura models have crank failure issues, being investigated now, after a limited recall. ** Gone are the days of " buy a Honda".
@davidshettlesworth14422 ай бұрын
Thanks for another great cautionary video. Wow, I am so grateful for my older vehicles and a good mechanic.
@ECPP2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. Yes some of the older vehicles are easier to work on and often more reliable
@curtshelp61702 ай бұрын
The panoramic roof is one of the dumbest features gaining popularity. Compared to sheet metal that glass roof is heavy, expensive and fragile.
@daminharris38792 ай бұрын
Nope 1 of the best features ever made n I haven't bought a car without a Panoramic roof since 2011
@BareERaws2 ай бұрын
And worse sound dampening.
@GF-mf7ml2 ай бұрын
In hot country we avoid it in all cost. People buy lower trim just not to get sunroof.
@curtshelp61702 ай бұрын
@@GF-mf7ml I'm in Arizona USA so I'm sure that is part of my hattredof glass roofs. Not to mention I rarely need to look up while driving.
@BossInVegas2 ай бұрын
Love mine. Haters gon hate!
@jessklay859419 күн бұрын
Omg vehicle manufacturers are the new Boeing 😭💔
@wickertwm2 ай бұрын
The 2.0l Ecoboost isn't a very good engine either. It has the wet belt driving the oil pump. If the belt doesn't break it will start to decay, either way you wont have any oil pressure and you will be looking for a new motor.
@drozzmojenkins96052 ай бұрын
Damn same too because in the late 90s early 2000s they were damn good and easy to modify
@10tenman102 ай бұрын
My daughter drives a 2013 Ford Escape Titanium which comes with a 2.0L turbo. Excellent engine. Zero problems with the car. Probably their most reliable engine.
@FoxtrotUniformCharlieKiloD-p8g2 ай бұрын
The belt is Kevlar, it damn sure won't break. I agree it's junk though.
@kennethvance88962 ай бұрын
I drive the 2.3 ecoboost. Its very good.
@chrisscafariosr.8235Ай бұрын
@@drozzmojenkins9605
@oneeyeman6258Ай бұрын
Who buys Range Rovers nowadays? They've been known to be garbage for a long time now.
@rereichel2 ай бұрын
I have a 2021 Jetta that has had zero issues. It's got the 1.4 turbo engine. I have heard about 1.5's, 2022 on, having issues.
@gracelandone2 ай бұрын
So you got the one that is a runner. I thought there probably was one, just didn’t know who had it. I hope your luck continues.
@AtlasCrocАй бұрын
Both my recent Jettas (2019/2020) have been fantastic and very reliable. The 1.4 is a great engine - powerful, fun to drive and reliable - not to mention good on fuel. We love them.
@LaowaiTaipeiАй бұрын
I have a 2022 Jetta Sport 1.5 with just over 25k miles. So far no issues. Fingers crossed!
@edgibbs615Ай бұрын
Same 2022 VW GLI Jetta 40,000 no issues, my daughter has A VW atlas 170,000 no issues
@aoksys312 ай бұрын
My 1973 Audi 100 LS was rated by Consumer Reports as one of the 10 worst cars. It was replaced with the 1975 Audi 100 LS after they added fuel injection. Not much has changed in 50 years...
@mattd87372 ай бұрын
Non of these crap vehicles should cost over $20k
@yellowquantum42402 ай бұрын
I had a Range Rover 2002 it was the worst car ever ! Everything literally was replaced except the paint and the seats. Then I got a Subaru Outback 2003 still have it has275k miles on it . Everyday driver and stored away a 458 2011 Ferrari in white a keeper.
@JohnBerry-z7o2 ай бұрын
Love the quality of my new Subaru crosstrek . Gave my 2012 Honda civic to my daughter with 175 thousand miles on it. I sleep comfortably knowing she won’t be walking unlike driving a Chevy.
@MightyBaja2 ай бұрын
00:05 2025 features unreliable cars due to manufacturers cutting corners. 02:07 The Ford Bronco Sport faces significant engine and quality issues. 04:03 Avoid the Audi Q5 for 2025 due to reliability issues. 06:06 Volkswagen and Audi face significant MMI and power component issues. 08:09 The Volkswagen Atlas struggles with performance and reliability issues. 09:59 Jeep faces serious quality issues and declining sales affecting its future. 11:53 Avoid purchasing the 2025 Ram due to reliability concerns and engine overhaul risks. 13:51 Nissan Altima's reliability issues make it a poor midsize sedan choice. 15:59 Range Rovers are highly unreliable and costly to maintain.
@auxmike7182 ай бұрын
You forgot the first one, the Jetta!
@bobjohnston55272 ай бұрын
VW shutting down the Germany Plant. Ford Broncos been junk since they made the new Broncos
@TheAnkit2112 ай бұрын
Any thing has a ford logo is a junk anyway not only broncos . My cousin got a ford rental with 32k on its ODO was making all kind of chassis related noise.
@BossInVegas2 ай бұрын
Shutting down Germany plant cuz of their stupid green energy that failed, not because the brand is in trouble
@nathanburford19712 ай бұрын
Nothing will replace the original Bronco/Bronco II of the 80’s and 90’s. Trying to make a modern Bronco of the past using so-called steel enforced runners on a unibody will not hold up to a true body on frame automobile.
@bobjohnston55272 ай бұрын
@nathanburford1971 Most of the truck manufacturers have gotten rid of the V8 to electric truck. Toyota Tundra, the Tacoma still have gasoline motors Tundra has a twin turbos V6 stead of the eforce V8. Tacoma 2.4 litre turbocharged 4 banger/ cylinder
@helmuthj.zotter727219 күн бұрын
@@BossInVegas The VW brand IS in trouble because they went big time into EV. Nobody wants this expensive junk cars, and second hand units are sitting turkeys. Now they realized their folly, but it is too late.
@dredd8452 ай бұрын
driving my 2015 Nissan Altima SL at 400k KMS without any issues, CVT isnt meant for rough driving.
@thedoog01062 ай бұрын
That’s 2015. Hrs taking about 2024 and 2025
@canadapainter658Ай бұрын
GOOD JOB BROTHER,,,,keep up the info we ALL NEED
@ECPPАй бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@wvwillis22 күн бұрын
Why would anyone believe anything they hear on the internet?
@vk8sj2 ай бұрын
You need to do a video on Toyota! They are not doing the best either. Look at the 8-speed transmissions that are going out anywhere from 45,000 miles to 100,000 miles. Even if you do the fluid changes they are still failing early. There is a wait list for people that need a new transmission right now. Also, those panoramic sunroofs leaking down the inside pillars. Drain holes getting plugged left and right. The smaller engines in the Tundra and Tacoma's with issues also. I had a 2019 Camry with the 8-speed transmission, and I hated it! It was slow to shift to the next gear. If you need to floor it due to getting onto the highway it would bog down. This Camry also only had 25,000 miles on it! I did not know how crappy it was till I bought a very high mile 2007 Camry that is way more amazing. So off that 2019 went to a new owner that did not care about that issue.
@77racing712 ай бұрын
He is too biased to report on TOYOTAS failures
@AtlasCrocАй бұрын
@@77racing71 Exactly - Toyotas are crap to drive and not any more reliable than anything else today.
@highendtrends35082 ай бұрын
Do the story on Honda and Acura, major recalls on both for engine and transmission failure, trade-in value has plummeted and resales have dropped!
@denispaiement82652 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍 for the research We all getting ripped off these days
@fixinggraceАй бұрын
I would stay away from the Rams myself. The rear windows are garbage because the frames are plastic they leak. The tailgate seldom shut unless you slam them twice. On mine, I had a transfer case leak where the seal went bad and the fix was to replace the transfer case. I got rid of the truck the very next week.
@affordableplumber42062 ай бұрын
Just for the record, the 1.5 3 cylinder eco boost does not have any internal wet belts. It has an actual timing chain.
@Splendid_Lad2 ай бұрын
Might as well just make a video about all 2025 cars being unreliable. Funny that there’s no Honda or Toyota mentioned since both manufacturers are now having quality control and engine issues. Many videos out there about Toyota and Honda having issues and recalls. In fact, Honda is under investigation for some of their models. My friend’s 2018 Honda Civic has had multiple issues with the AC system and the issue has been fixed twice already. She’s been waiting for a HPFP recall fix for over a year now. The dealer keeps telling her they’re waiting on the part. My brother and his wife are part of the recall on the steering worm gear spring on their 2024 Honda Civic. Quality has definitely gone down the drain.
@MrGriff305-d3u2 ай бұрын
Thank you! This is a valuable service to save people's money
@Bob-q7j4h6 күн бұрын
Hey that bronco, it’s got a great guarantee if it breaks in half, you get to keep both half’s.
@ECPP5 күн бұрын
haha
@nullc0ntext2 ай бұрын
Enshittification intensifies. It's not even ok for phones to be disposable, much less cars.
@ECPP2 ай бұрын
Yes cars are far too expensive to just throw them away
@jackoneil3933Ай бұрын
A video popped-up in the side-bar next to this excellent video about a cutting edge vehicle recycling facility, and most of the vehicles shown going through the facility were less than 5 years old. What do customers do when they are left stranded with no way to repair a vehicle, and are looking at making payments for years on a $40,000 to $70,000 vehicle that's basically scrap?
@AudiophileTubes2 ай бұрын
NEW reliable engines have been announced recently, that will be available in most cars, trucks, and SUV's! You'll either get a HAMSTER or a SQUIRREL under the hood, with a technologically advanced RWT (Running Wheel Transmission)!
Ram no longer offering a V8. Most trucks companies going this route. Nothing wrong with straight sixes, but forget turbos, make them naturally aspirated. I would sacrifice a little horsepower for reliability. Stellantis is on borrowed time. They have trashed Chrysler, once a brand know for great engineering. I predict it will not survive unless someone else buys it.
@johndixon95512 ай бұрын
Audi fixed the issue with burning oil on the 2.0L engine back in 2018-2019. Lawsuit and extended warranties was for earlier years.
@mikepants37362 ай бұрын
I had head gasket trouble on a 2012 VW CC that killed the engine at only 150k km. It was a disgrace to learn it was a common issue with all the VW and audi 2.0t engines. I loved that car, but what a waste of money.
@ECPP2 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear about that. Yrs too many issues in those engines and the worst part is, they keep using those drivetrains in almost everything
@jakebe49159 күн бұрын
Prices at 40-80k. Zero reliability. The Jeep Ram Dealer nearby has no room to put unsold vehicles. Something has to give. Bankrupt dealers!
@michaelgoldblum1232 ай бұрын
I have Toyota 4runner 2001 , 625.000 ml .still running .
@JimMason-ei2kzАй бұрын
Thanks for this video! Very well- done and informative!!
@joeychitwood60042 ай бұрын
I have a 2020 VW Jetta and I have zero problems. The fuel economy is awesome plus it’s very well built.
@AtlasCrocАй бұрын
Same here have a couple of them 2019/2020 - zero problems, fun to drive and good gas mileage.
@ykohenzltdr8562Ай бұрын
I like your experience and explanation! Many Thanks!
@ECPPАй бұрын
Thank you so much. Have a great week. We all need to help out in this market of high prices and reducing quality
@drunvert2 ай бұрын
Basically, new cars need warranty. Only buy used cars from 90s
@donaldpaul592 ай бұрын
Yes 6 year 100k is a must
@redfred4522 ай бұрын
when they flipped over from carb to injection the cars were simple and very reliable from the late 90's to early 2000's, i have a 2007 !!!
@kaohsiung992 ай бұрын
@@redfred452 Love my 2006 Camry with 300,275 miles!
@jaysenyork39342 ай бұрын
2006 and older. Unfortunately cars don't last that long in the rust states.
@rickbatey154819 күн бұрын
Plastic is saving fuel and money in the building of today’s cars. I have earned a 30 year living from plastics and one of the biggest issues is non-polymer design engineers trying to design plastic parts like steel ones! So the polymer itself isn’t necessarily the problem.
@ECPP17 күн бұрын
Cheer
@davidreed31652 ай бұрын
I’m still driving my Daimler built Ram. Been a good truck for 21 years!
@ECPP2 ай бұрын
Yes I have a 2003 and while it’s not perfect it’s still doing well
@zzanatos20012 ай бұрын
My next door neighbor bought a beautiful full-sized Ford Bronco two months ago and has already traded it for an Audi EV because it had been in the shop three times.
@DavidCaddock-w3oАй бұрын
He will be in the shop even morenow
@jasperwright92372 ай бұрын
Nissan, something’s missin’. Sneaky Crap car, CVT, rubber band trans that can NOT be fixed.
@jasperwright92372 ай бұрын
You have to have a lot more money than brain to buy Ranger Rover.
@ECPP2 ай бұрын
Yes they belong in these lists too
@redmanish11 күн бұрын
So many people sleep on Mazda but they’ve been super reliable for me. My friends have had issues with their Subarus and Hondas but I’m still tooling along fine in my Mazda, no issues in almost ten years.
@cd09992 ай бұрын
Engineered and built to fail that's the mindset of the manufacturer
@mythoughts1................1Ай бұрын
This is great advice. Excellent video.
@ECPPАй бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Perich292 ай бұрын
Don't buy any new car anymore, buy a used one.
@JamesKeturakis2 ай бұрын
You do save buying from new. But I think if you buy new, get the ones that have good reviews with minimal changes from year to year.
@bayboybob2 ай бұрын
@@JamesKeturakis I am thinking I should buy something three years old with good reviews the next time. I will keep my 2023 Ford Edge for an extra three years if it proves to be a trouble-free car and not buy new anymore.
@TheAnkit2112 ай бұрын
@@JamesKeturakis Toyota is your best bet . Get an ICE / automatic transmission car though .. dont go with their new eCVT things .. their eCVTs are reliable according to the source but i would stay away from it.
@Futures622 ай бұрын
Either buy a pre-92 Mercedes or a Mazda
@barrywood3561Ай бұрын
I will only buy new and only keep till factory warranty runs out. At least I can budget easier
@DavidHughes-ro3dl19 күн бұрын
good job on your reviews these manufacturers are too busy out teching one another. whats the difference between a 69 swinger and a 23 challenger?quality is all 69 swinger was easy to work on 23 challenger with yards of hoses and miles of wiring is a mechanical nightmare. not to mention the computers. i miss the old days
@ECPP19 күн бұрын
Cheers. You are not alone in that feeling.
@AudiophileTubes2 ай бұрын
VW should bring back the reliable, venerable, legendary 24 valve VR6 (2nd generation)! I've had my manual 2003 GTI VR6 for 22 years now, with the original chains, and it's still going strong as my daily driver! 22 YEARS, with NO major issues! The only problem years ago, was a cooling fan which failed after 17 years! Incredible! I just change the oil every 6,000 miles or so (Liqui-Moly full synthetic), and this German Panzer Tank keeps on serving me well, and putting a smile on my face after all these years! I could probably get another 10 years or more out of this car! These solid, old school naturally aspirated engines are disappearing, and that is a crying shame! These days, they cheapen everything, and strap turbos on increasingly smaller and smaller engines! Pretty soon we'll have 2 cylinder engines and a Hamster under the hood of many cars!
@anonnon22782 ай бұрын
The old 1.8T was great too.
@edwardkrochmal8268Ай бұрын
I bought a new Chevy Malibu back in 2004. After a couple of years there was a ticking noise on the driver's side. It took about 8 hours for the Chevy Mechanic to find out what was causing this problem. It was a negative connection to the body. The screw through the eye hole of the negative wire was loose. I was lucky that the spark didn't cause a fire.
@BennyC-qg6rd2 ай бұрын
That guy who was killed by his Jeep, was it the actor who played 'Chekov' on the new version of 'StarTrek', ?
@belowme49272 ай бұрын
ANTON YELCHIN
@jayschmahl9206Ай бұрын
Funny, most every weekend I drive past Toyota and Honda dealerships. There sure is a lot of 'Reliable' cars and trucks waiting by the shop bay doors. I'll keep my Jeep and Dodge Challengers.
@WalterArrittАй бұрын
Jeeps is complete junk.
@ab_deal67522 ай бұрын
Is mazda the best right now?
@davidschliebe246Ай бұрын
My 2015 Mazda6 is awesome. No problems. Knock on wood.
@KevinKimmich4402420 күн бұрын
my wife had two CX-5's; they're pretty nice, good value, and have had zero problems so far.
@DTF20092 ай бұрын
Can’t start a “worst cars, trucks, and suvs” video without Land Rover vehicles in the opening shot. 😂😂😂
@planetx52692 ай бұрын
Your reviews are excellent Some of these like the Bronco and the Ram would be such nice vehicles if they didn't have such crappy engines. The jeep and VW are nice too. Why do they all keep doing such bad things? It makes no sense!! And the Range Rover is beautiful but absolute trash! It's all insane!
@D_Roadtrip_Productions2 ай бұрын
funny fact: I nearly traded my Jetta for Bronco Sport; Glad I waited to see your reviews first! Jetta is still well within warranty.
@jdmoney1000Ай бұрын
he steered you wrong....
@billdoty19382 ай бұрын
How many of these vehicles are made in Mexico?
@dampergoldenrod41562 ай бұрын
American exceptionalism is some delusion ..you can try to blame Mexicans or dei but the fact is Americans are producing garbage cars just like they have garbage public education and garbage forms of policing
@LovelyBreakingWaves-gu2cvАй бұрын
So glad to see you back !!!❤️Your show !!!
@alanh81012 ай бұрын
Never I would buy German Money Pits...I have 2021 Lexus NX 300 F Sport Fully Loaded and cannot be more happy with the Vehicle and super reliable and efficient! Regarding turbo hey if you do regular oil changes and maintenance you're set! Another Note my wife have 2015 Lexus Nx200 T car is perfect and almost 10 yrs old with Turbo still strong and efficient.. Also to mention I will only buy Japan Made Lexus period!!! Great Review Cheers Alan H
@AtlasCrocАй бұрын
Don't like the Asian brands - so ugly and underperforming. Won't look at or buy an Asian product - way overrated.
@OscarGarcia-ji7oo22 күн бұрын
I recently subscribed to your channel, vero good information all around, I’m not in the market for a new car but boy oh boy, it’s scary out there, I’ve owned mostly Nissans with good experiences, in the future I think I’m going for a Lexus mainly for quality and reliability, thanks again for sharing.
@auxmike7182 ай бұрын
I love the Jetta. I was thinking of getting one of them. I think they solved the head gasket issue and I don’t care about the exhaust tips bro.
@AtlasCrocАй бұрын
Have two recent Jettas - they have been great, would not hesitate.
@jeepinintexas621527 күн бұрын
@@AtlasCroc Thinking about picking up a leftoever 2024 GLI with 6 speed manual. It will be my first VW and German car.
@charlierivera57257 күн бұрын
Would you be so kind to review the 2012 Suzuki equator 4 cylinder extended cab? Thank you sir. Great information
@ECPP7 күн бұрын
We will try
@miguelherrera67622 ай бұрын
The new Hyundai Santa Fe transmission is a massive failure. How come it is not in this list?
@myauctionaddictionestatesa7451Ай бұрын
Because there are way too many vehicles with terrible transmissions to choose from! LOL Give Ram credit where credit is due to the are going all ZF and putting and end to the suffering on their trucks in regards to transmissions.
@MarthaHolmes-k9rАй бұрын
Love my 2018 Charger Scat Pack and 2022 Durango RT. No mechanical issues, just great sound!
@falconinflight62352 ай бұрын
UAW does not create jobs. Labor cost pricing the cars and trucks beyond middle-class budgets.
@dampergoldenrod41562 ай бұрын
It's the same with teachers and public education and police and policing they are just there to drain money away... at least you have a choice in whether you give your money away buying some garbage American vehicle
@JohnBerry-z7o2 ай бұрын
Yep ! Almost $40 an hour for workers who are literally illiterate ! I kid you not !
@WalterArrittАй бұрын
Corporate greed is the problem with America.
@JEROMELEE098 күн бұрын
Thanks for the info. 👍👍👍
@ECPP7 күн бұрын
You bet!
@knowsnugget3321Ай бұрын
Broncos are Fords new Pinto
@shitsuganeАй бұрын
Love your more - developed look! Great video as always
@ECPPАй бұрын
Thanks very much. I appreciate that. Editors have certainly helped.
@paulhenry51742 ай бұрын
Imagine a car salesman having to deal with this guy when he goes to buy a car! 😂😂😂😂 Excellent video. Thank you
@ECPP2 ай бұрын
Haha yes I often talk to sales people and it’s interesting to find out how little many of them know about the product
@recabitejehonadab2654Ай бұрын
Make better vehicles.
@aaronswafford4441Ай бұрын
My 2023 ford bronco sport had to have a torque converter. 49k and had it for 55 days. Also rear brake issues since new. Had to have rear roaters and pads at 49k.
@ZX81-c3u2 ай бұрын
After experiencing the thrill of driving a German car, I realized I could never go back to Japanese or American cars. Life is simply too short to drive anything less exciting!
@ECPP2 ай бұрын
Yes I agree the European cars do drive a lot better
@SliderFury12 ай бұрын
Same, got a lightly used 2023 VW Arteon and tuned it, haven't enjoyed driving anywhere near this much since my very first car (2000 Mustang GT).
@gracelandone2 ай бұрын
Great. Buy two. After 2 years one will always be in the shop.
@epytaffskitchenstink2 ай бұрын
I always enjoy my sporty ride back to the dealership for repairs.
@ZX81-c3u2 ай бұрын
@@gracelandone I own a 2023 Audi A4 and a 2018 Mercedes GLE 400, and both have been flawless compared to my previous Lexus RX and Ford Explorer. The driving experience in these German-engineered vehicles is on another level-whether it’s taking high-speed turns with the car firmly planted on the road or enjoying the precision handling and stability that inspire confidence at every turn. These vehicles exemplify the reliability and refinement I was looking for and it is what sets German engineering apart. But hey, what’s your experience been with German cars? Which ones have you driven that could compare to this level of engineering?
@joeblakely5950Ай бұрын
Bronco car owner “where do we begin with the car issues with this car?”
@ronniehill61422 ай бұрын
How could you know how good they are they just came out
@ECPP2 ай бұрын
They are based on experience and history
@77racing712 ай бұрын
@@ECPP Bad answer
@davidlynnholtzclaw391914 күн бұрын
I was wanting to replace my 2013 Rogue and get a newer version but the small motor with turbos scares the daylights out of my bank account. I can foresee extreme maintenance issues within 35,000 miles.
@ricardomax2242 ай бұрын
The German auto engineering can’t help themselves. A lot of over engineering. They simply can’t keep it simple. Stallantis products way over priced.