WORST Ranked Cars That Consumer Reports Hates (And What To Buy Instead)

[@ArdillaLoco]

anyone ranking Mini over Toyota loses all credibility, sorry not sorry.

[@RemainNameless614]

Facts

[@mhs0407]

Usually, Lexus and Toyota are #1 and #2. I owned a BMW and they are definitely NOT #1.

[@rdspam]

If you don’t agree with me, you are not credible, right?

[@FrenchCocoa369]

The ranking of BMW IS VERY suspect 🤔

[@trekkingnb3001]

This shows peoples satisfaction with vehicles is like how they vote. They don’t care about the quality or how much it will cost you.

[@JDMSwervo2001]

Stfu why do folks bring politics into everything just stfu please

[@trumpius_maximus47]

Only Kamala can save us😂

[@rodmanser7573]

the problem here is lack of context. But I guess we have to just assume that it is about overall impression. Is that the coffee machine in the service lounge? Or is it the fact that you never have to see that lounge, or is it utility of the vehicle or performance. Jags are stylish, but no one wants to own one. BMWs were really getting ugly for a while but since they fired Bangle and Design Works, they're back on the upswing again.

[@fghahremani2080]

We should rank the sources of information too.The smell of politicians lies everywhere .

[@robsonselzelin]

I'm not surprised by Subaru, but Porsche and BMW? Come on!

[@mutkaluikkunen3926]

Hah, same here. I mean, BMW does not have a great reliability record and I was truly surprised Toyota being so low on rankings. Tbh, I have a made in Japan '99 Corolla which were know for being very reliable. Once Toyota's European manufacturing moved to the UK, their quality dropped significantly. So I can't really say for the newer Toyotas if they're reliable or not.

[@RmPrtv]

Subaru is a big question, I mean, if we will compare Genesis vs Subaru. There is not even a slight chance for Subaru to stay even close,and that's before we will discuss Subaru pricing model

[@rdspam]

Porsche has been at the top of engineering and reliability rankings for a long time. And you think owners are not satisfied with them? Really?

[@gendaminoru3195]

These are current models offered. Not 5-10 years ago.

[@1alb]

BMW as number one is ludicrous - here in Australia they are renown for unreliability, super high maintenance costs and manufacturing defects. They are the😢 hoon/bogan cars of the supposedly prestige car market. They are not in any way a classy or reliable vehicle.

[@trumpius_maximus47]

Crikey! What is a hoon bogan?

[@gendaminoru3195]

but that is with cars that are older models, not the current lineup. As for "hoon/bogan" whatever that means -- sorry not down under here - for prestige, those honors go to Jaguar and Range Rover and Audi. Hopefully BMW can maintain this ranking by keeping it that way, as we do love the driving dynamics and consistent control behavior. Yes they are ugly compared with the 1990's, but improved somewhat from the Chris Bangle days

[@pdlegend6829]

How about ranking Consumer Reports as the least reliable source for reliable information

[@georgevavoulis4758]

Canadian NDP Phil Edmunds book " LEMON-AIDE" he should be SUED because every issue of his book only Japanese cars are perfect but all European cars are crap . If I listened to his book I wouldn't buy even a skateboard from.him

[@georgevavoulis4758]

F@@@ Consumers Report and JD Powell they are not car journalists they only report problems within first 90 days . Nothing about 5 years down the road . I doubt the reliability and honesty of where you got your information as I cannot believe BMW is great reputation

[@rdspam]

It would be very low in that ranking.

[@shaiaxelrud1568]

In my opinion, the biggest problem is that these cars use too much technology and when one problem comes up, mechanics either do not know how to deal with them and/or cause others. This happened to me with a 2016 C-Class - it would visit the garage every month till one mechanic solved all the problems, and it is already one year it is riding smoothly, no problems returning or new ones coming up. You need luck and an honest mechanic!

[@idanceforpennies281]

I'm a long-term Mercedes buyer (over 20 years) and I've never, ever, had a problem. In fact the only thing I experience is how well they last with minimal degradation over time. Quality. But we have very good dealers/service people in Australia so that might be it.

[@idanceforpennies281]

With BMW and Porsche I think it's quite easy to figure out. The owners of these cars almost invariably lease and need to be seen in the latest model, so they flip their cars every 2 or 3 years They never see the huge maintenance and repair costs that come later, it's all under warranty and free initial servicing.

[@robertlee4172]

What free? It's built into the high price. Manufacturers can't get over that fact, their consumers are such suckers. Car makers try to slip in other features and pad the prices of their "luxury options', to milk more payments from their clients.

[@jgrab1]

Hyundai owner here with a 2016 Sonata with 173K miles on it. Not one major problem. Still rides like it's showroom-new.

[@scrambler69-xk3kv]

If you live in a state with bad roads, you do not want a Hyundai. Trust me every one I have drove or rode in were terrible. Like the forgot to include any kind of suspension.

[@hippojuice23]

​@@scrambler69-xk3kv...or theft protection technology!

[@williamdavis4809]

I'm skeptical of those rankings

[@rdspam]

Based on ?

[@judyjohnson9207]

Porsche and BMW are your top two spots, this is why nobody is spending any money on Consumer Reports... the "car lists" that those two brands are top two are: "most unreliable cars" / "cars with the most trips to the shop".

[@jasmineprymak3020]

There were some surprises in this video. Mercedes being one of the worst and BMW being the number one best car? I agree with you regarding checking and comparing various sources before purchasing.😮

[@suzukiman8964]

I looked at Toyota, Honda and mazda when I was buying a new car

[@brinzy6160]

Dont sleep on Subaru.

[@suzukiman8964]

@@brinzy6160 I know cause they use doggies in there Comercials

[@Doc1855]

My Forester Touring was 5 years old when I traded it in for my 23 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road, double cab, 6’ bed. My 19 Forester had only 15K miles on it because it was literally in the repair shop more often than it was in our garage. It was the Biggest LEMON 🍋 to ever come out of Japan. It was my first Subaru and it will be my Last. My wife’s 19 Outback has been as reliable as our Toyota’s. If Toyota would adopt Subaru’s symmetrical AWD system, then when her Outback wears out, she’ll go back to Toyota. But if Toyota doesn’t have Subaru’s AWD system then she’ll replace her Outback with another one.

[@expsterm1]

Sorry to hear that. My wife’s 2015 Forester has been great, only oil changes.

[@Doc1855]

@@expsterm1 That’s great !

[@kurtgrundel4045]

We got rid of our Forester as soon as the warranty was up. Second Subaru and I thought this one made in Japan would be better. It was worse! Very disappointing. Replaced with Mazda and their all wheel drive is as good as Subaru for my driving. Five years later never a problem. Superior to Subaru in my book.

[@adeadeolu4318]

Buy Mazda, Honda/Acura, Toyota/Lexus ,and avoid Jeep and all the exotic Italian products

[@cbarber5366]

Except the reason why Alfa Romeo has above average owner satisfaction is they're actually very reliable, especially the 2.0 4 cylinder Stelvio and Giulia

[@rdspam]

Ok, you convinced me not to pick up that 296GTB I was looking at.

[@richardgeorge9569]

I really appreciate the fact that you show how you have to be cautious about report data omitting certain things.

[@Andy.mikhail137]

Guess bmw spent some $$ directly to consumer report...

[@dwadd7528]

bmw owners do love thire car, and hate everyone else./

[@neilcoligan8621]

No surprise with Dodge. While driving these for Enterprise Rentals I found them full of squeaks and rattles even though relatively new. My back after two hours in a Charger was near in need of surgery.

[@donaldwilson2620]

In Porsche's defense, despite very high maintenance costs, a vast majority of Porsche buyers absolutely love their vehicles. Also, when it comes to German brands, Porsche is usually average or above when it comes to reliability.

[@amymandeville8342]

I'm surprised gmc ranked so low. I have a 2015 Terrain AWD 4 cylinder with over 100,000 miles and it's honestly been one of the most reliable and fuel efficient vehicles I've ever owned. Aside from regular maintenance, I've only replaced brake pads, tires, one tire sensor and the ac system (thankfully that was under warranty!). It's also been fantastic in the snow.

[@jamesseabolt5915]

Good video. I was kind of surprised about GMC though. I've owned 4 Subaru's over 15 years. 3 Outback's & 1 Ascent. All very nice cars so I agree with that choice.

[@MP-ef9yo]

All american cars are poorly made. Japanese cars are built durable. German cars are built for performance. American cars are built for profit

[@archadias1]

Hey man, I love your videos. Add some music to keep things moving. Sounds pretty sterile.

[@davcuts2897]

BMW and MINI reliability ratings have improved vastly for a decade now. Sadly Toyotas issues with the Tundra might be hurting their scores. There is currently a stop sale, with the V6 turbo engine. It has even been failing before it reaches 10,000 miles.

[@FionatheFiend]

I’m very happy with my BMW EV. Paid cash and bought new last year. Made sure it’s within my budget and less than 5% of my net worth. Any depreciation is not felt to me - I don’t care. Build quality, fit, and finish is top notch. The carbon fibre adds a nice touch. The car has no squeaks and rattles. Battery size is over 110 kwh so it has amazing range. I used to own Toyotas but I’m going to avoid that brand until that company makes their cars harder to steal.

[@arleneruth3673]

I'll never own another Ford again! I had a Ford years ago, always breaking down. In fact, my Ford overheated with only a little over 20,000 miles and in the middle of winter with only 23-degree weather. At the time, my mechanic said the engine was designed poorly; the hose was too close to the radiator! I have a Honda now, and I love it! So reliable.

[@garluns]

Definitely some surprises in the good list

[@ctclardy]

I was surprised that Subaru was ranked higher than Toyota and Honda. I guess they resolved most of their CVT problems.

[@Doc1855]

No their CVT still SUCKS. Subaru is now in bed with Toyota

[@ctclardy]

@@Doc1855 If their CVTs suck how did they rank so high on the best car brands? What is wrong with them? Also, I think teaming up with Toyota is a positive for them. Toyota owns a 20% stake in Subaru which should give Subaru access to better engineering and tech without breaking them financially.

[@Doc1855]

@@ctclardy Subaru joined with Toyota so they could adopt Toyota’s hybrid system on some newer hybrids that Subaru will be offering. Toyota wants Subaru’s symmetrical AWD in their models. The strongest model for Subaru is the Forester (personally my Forester was a LEMON 🍋). The redesigned Crosstrek is becoming more popular with the Wilderness trim. I honestly don’t know how Subaru surpassed Toyota. When a Subaru engine hits 150K miles they start leaking oil like crazy because Subaru uses silicon instead of regular gaskets, so at around 150K miles they have to be rebuilt using real gaskets and then the engine will last another 100K+ miles. I drove Toyota’s for almost 40 years. I had my 🍋 just long enough to be able to save money and get away from it and bought another Toyota.

[@dwadd7528]

subaru owners LOVE thire subaru.

[@robertlee4172]

People can't believe it when I tell them I hate my Subaru. A 2020 WRX. I've been driving manual transmission cars all my life. But the WRX is the worst of all of them.

[@johnreese3762]

Good/fair review/video! Love my Subaru!!

[@glennalexander5483]

Is Consumer Reports out of their mind 😂😂😅

[@theotheleo6830]

This is an example of why I've never trusted their reviews.

[@Psylliumhead]

04:42 Land Rover is a major surprise! That it’s number 2 and not number 1.

[@MarkPhilly-tp2wq]

Nissan frontier is a reliable beast❤❤better than Tacoma

[@rodmanser7573]

I once owned a Hyundai = POS; =Genesis & Kia. they still make fun of me for that - but I was a starving student then. But you were so busy "taking issue" with the #1 choice, you forgot to say what the score was for BMW. Preventative routine maintenance is all that was ever needed and for years it's been free for the first 50,000 or 4 years, with the strongest of support for warranty items for life. I'm currently on my 9th, often with no other brand in the garage.

[@rdspam]

BMW hasn’t had 4yrs/50k maintenance since MY2016. My 3 series was the only one of my last 5 cars to not make 200k. Engine completely seized before 150k. Loved my E36 and E39 M5, but no more. I let my 22 year CCA membership expire. My daughter’s 2015 Hyundai is chugging along just fine.

[@gendaminoru3195]

@@rdspam LOL @spam. You sound inordinately disgruntled - some dealers can be assholes. I had a Hyundai once - new when I was in college - and it was practically un-roadworthy with no apparent faults and then so many things started breaking. No one would steal that POS if it had a $100 bill on the dashboard with the engine running. I drove an E39M5 for a while and it wasn't BMWs best either. I recently bought a new G07 X7 that came with the free maintenance, so I don't know what you are talking about. I do know that you cannot treat a BMW like a Toyota or Honda due to tight tolerances and spec required oils and intervals. You do know that rating agencies have recently put the BMW lineup at the top or within a few notches of the top. If you think you got bad treatment from the stealer, you can take the issue to HQ in NJ at BMWNA and they will make it right. Most people never do. I love my E60 with it's N54 after they fixed the high pressure pump and injectors - was trouble free. But then do preventative maintenance at suggested intervals rather than letting it go and abusing the car. Both of my B58 powered cars are flawless and make gobs of power with the approved Carhban upgrade done at the stealer.

[@T9TGm]

Consumer Reports now truly unagreeable in their 'Reports'.

[@bigcahuna42366]

I would also avoid Fiat (also known as Fix It Again Tony) and Nissan (trashy Jatco CVT trannies). I think Nissan may have recently improved their CVT, but I would still stay away from it.

[@MP-ef9yo]

Nissan used to be on par with toyota and honda but theyve really dropped the ball recently

[@SKBottom]

How could Kia possibly not be on this list?

[@teresabali1624]

It is here.

[@rdspam]

Did you watch the video? 6:35 Kia.

[@theotheleo6830]

Consumer Reports placed BMW and Porsche at #1 and #2????! This is just another reason why I don't trust CR. I'll bet someone got a nice big kickback!

[@rdspam]

Translation “not the cars I like”

[@FionatheFiend]

Let's be honest here about Land Rover Range Rovers. The typical buyer of this vehicle has enough wealth to splurge on a vehicle that costs $300k CAD with taxes and luxury taxes. Most likely they do not care about depreciation because their net worth is very high and $300k is like buying a bag of chips for them. On the other hand, I'm aware that there are individuals out there who have no business buying these car and consciously go into a boatload of debt just to look rich. Those people are putting regular gas in their Rovers at the gas stations which I see too often back in the days when I used to drive an ICE car.

[@jaimieconroy36]

Five of the brands on the list are worth considering, and they are all from Japanese manufacturers: Toyota, Honda, Mazda, Lexus, and Subaru. I was disappointed that Acura didn't make the list, since I just purchased an RDX and I'm very happy with it. We will see in the future how BMW and Mini hold up in the ratings after their owners put thousands of dollars in to keep them maintained.

[@Nodelphi]

I don’t know. I went on a test drive of a brand new mdx type S and it broke down during the test drive so I think Acura has a ways to go. I did like the car before it broke down though.

[@pstrzel]

A comprehensive list of brands that have too many bumper stickers: 1. Subaru

[@valengreymoon5623]

Really sad how once great car makers, especially the German brands, have just fallen so hard, and so fast.

[@livlifluv]

Oh no! Not JEEP! My dream purchase.😢

[@rdspam]

Sorry, but Jeeps have been trash for anything but off-roading for a long time.

[@livlifluv]

@@rdspam I never knew that. So many people buy Jeeps; people who don't do any off-roading. I don't get the popularity of the Wrangler for everyday in the city driving, if it's not built well without excessive repair costs. Thanks

[@hectorheath9742]

To me the pattern is obvious. I've said it before; driving FUN trumps even reliability, which is why BMW and Mini get their scores. I have a Civic and it meets all expectations, but after a long drive, I'm worn out. How about a review that awards points for 'driving satisfaction' (driving fun)?🤔

[@horse__power7891]

Vehicles are no longer FUN to drive. They drone along with CVT’s, too much emphasis on tech, and low horsepower. Some of the safety is great, but some is annoying. I wish vehicles had pertinent safety features with more knobs & buttons than techy crap, & a manual transmission-that would be fun 🏎️

[@olafall_sweden]

Mazda is a lot fun to drive, I've had two Mazda's and I loved them both. Now I have a Volkswagen that I like, but don't love it.

[@georgesoross6406]

I would stay away from Mercedes and BMW. I would happily buy a Lexus and Mazda. Same with motorbikes. I will never buy a ducati or mv agusta. But for sure I will buy a Yamaha or a Honda!!

[@spyrosgalanis6473]

Καλησπερα πολυ κακος ηχος.Μπορειτε να το βελτιωσετε?

[@barrywilliams991]

Dodge at 61 and Maserati and Alfa at 56 means Dodge isn't at the bottom. And you rip off all of the rest with progressively worse scores. So Dodge was at top of the 10 not the bottom.

[@scrambler69-xk3kv]

Surprises me that Nissan was not mentioned good or bad.

[@PaulStephenson-lf2dw]

Bottom line avoid European and Stelantis American brands. Asian brands, primarily Japanese and South Korean, are your best bets.

[@Cathy-xi8cb]

Don't ask buyers; they are biased by what they dropped thousands of dollars on to get their ride. Ask mechanics. And they will tell you that the most reliable and long lasting cars are...Toyotas!

[@tracygilmore6842]

I see many Nissans on the road, they were not even mention.

[@yuriboguslavsky8868]

Consumer Reoorts. Always just reciting their totally biased and inaccurate ratings. Their data is so limited and based entirely on their subscribers (and only ones that respond at that) but the general public. Please stop just constantly referencing them.

[@SabaTong]

Best car show on KZbin. Unbiased reviews in the interest of the customer

[@dkrawk8309]

Uhm no, information is based on nothing

[@dkrawk8309]

Jeep received worst ranking???? I bet all of the veterans are insulted

[@wendykrumm9867]

Want reliable, but cost conscious. My kia died..lol next up Mazda

[@lmfinato]

Anything Toyota or Honda Buy for sure. Everything else leave it on the lot

[@codincoman9019]

Add Mazda, Subaru and other top Japanese producers.

[@lmfinato]

@@codincoman9019 Sister had a Subaru Outback. Total money pit. Maybe better now. Would hope so.

[@codincoman9019]

@@lmfinato, I never had a Subaru, but Outback looked good. My sister had a Forester that she trashed many years and I'm surprised that thing still drives well. Many causes can lead to lemons among the best brands... Still, statistics on reliability and low TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) have the top Japanese producers as the best choice. The rest is a personal choice we are responsible for.

[@rogmoose7]

I had a Toyota and the door fell off.

[@Wichard1969]

pity... Jeep is only a nice look

[@dkrawk8309]

Mazda cx5 has had ZERO RECALLS in last 10 years. Like fawk

[@bradjohnson169]

BuM Wad #1... what?!!!

[@arianluna4548]

Stick to the japanese brand only . Toyota, honda, mazda, subaru. Thats it ! Avoid the rest. They are money pits

[@JerryCleveland-sk3mv]

I’m juicing g Toyota . A lot of good stuff in and price is affordable

[@SteveBennett-c9z]

2025 Chevy Trax v. 2025 Nissan Kicks, which engines/turbos, transmissions are better? 5:50

[@carhelpcorner]

The Kicks is definitely better

[@별가루59]

I dont believe it.

[@MP-ef9yo]

I just bought a bmw!

[@asdf_asdf948]

No one cares

[@MP-ef9yo]

@@asdf_asdf948 U cared enough to comment

[@mutkaluikkunen3926]

I'm sorry.

[@dkrawk8309]

Man oh man, omvic has to stop this

[@thomkessler3497]

Mazda should be number 1!!

[@Rotuma1260]

At 4:33 I thought the comment was going to be "a pile of (excrement)."

[@sokratzmmf]

These brand lists are too generalized. You can have economy cars all the way to premium trucks under certain brands.

[@jjjpetersen]

BMW?… BMW!!??

[@jsm2687]

Toyota is the brand that doesn't give you a lot of problems but also doesn't give you a lot of happiness.

[@MP-ef9yo]

Its like eating salad

[@spades9048]

Hyundai is only going to be able to fool so many people. I’m among them. Never again. Anyone who is seriously considering buying one needs to call their local service department and pretend you have something and try to schedule an appointment. If you like waiting 30-45 days to get in for everything from an oil change to a check engine light then Hyundai is ready for you.

[@exaltedhierarch5070]

You realize you can get an oil change anywhere right? Including at your home? This is why it pays to be handy and know some mechanics.

[@spades9048]

@@exaltedhierarch5070 The first few are supposed to be complimentary…

[@elsabaezagonzalez5975]

How much did were you paid to simp for mini, Porsche and BMW?

[@vincentsantoiemma5501]

Consumer Reports is no longer legit. Someone at consumer reports is being paid off. These rankings are totally unrealistic. The fact that KIA & Hyundai & Mini are on the best list is horrifying. Not to mention listing BMW as #1 is ridiculous. Toyota & Mazda should have been the top best!! Just ask any mechanic!!

[@williamzhang963]

This is not the CR reliability ranking, but the overall ranking that factors in other things. Lexus/Toyota is the #1 on their reliability ranking still.

[@johnholst]

Sigh. If they were actually being paid for rankings, it would be Toyota, VW and Hyundai on top all the time.

[@josepantojas5129]

Mini over Toyota???? What!!

[@hardeepmann9547]

Ford 150 electric please share your review

[@prashut]

Where is Nissan?

[@MP-ef9yo]

somewhere in the middle

[@marconion]

No mention of Ford??

[@idanceforpennies281]

Weird coincidence. I just subscribed to Consumer Reports yesterday.

[@sharonw2475]

Don't take any of their ratings too seriously.

[@KS-jg6bx]

Volkswagon is shit.

[@BADMAN121able]

I think Toyota ranked quite low this year around gotta be related to Their price & Exterior Naturally the more I'd pay, the more I'd demand from my vehicle and so Good traditional reliability for Good ol'Toyota is simply not enough, hence the low satisfaction rate and when I look at their SUVs especially.. good enough on their own but They're UGLY compared to its competition

[@mutkaluikkunen3926]

If you want looks and drivability etc. secondary values from a car, Toyota's probably not the one for you. Better luck with some of the "premium" brands, but do put the towing company's number on speed dial *G*.

[@alanthomasgramont]

I think Toyotas suffer from being a little sluggish and their steering feels kinda soft, so I get why people might have no problems with their cars and still find them to be just average. A Mazda is so much more engaging. And then Toyota does things like put a hybrid engine in the Tacoma that lowers it usability, skyrockets it’s price all for 1 mile per gallon savings.

[@MP-ef9yo]

Yea toyotas are def not my favorite car to drive

[@mutkaluikkunen3926]

Well, despite the first three letters in Toyota, they're not meant to be toys, but to take you reliable where you're going and that's what they're really accomplishing. "Daddy's toy cars" or hobby cars are a whole another chapter and people usually don't put sanity of the investment or even reliability first with those cars.

[@Mike-bi7kb]

I do not agree with your ( or Consumer Reports ) opinion on Alfa Romeo ( or some other brands ). You put Land Rover ahead of Alfa Romeo? You are all bias to most car brands, and if it does not have a Toyota, Honda ( they are both failing as car companies from their recent problems ) ( and I do not know why, because in my opinion they should be at the bottom of the list, because of the continuing history of their inferior products they build, the way they treat their customers, and their dishonest dealers ) Hyundai or Kia badge on it, then it is not even worth considering as far as you are concerned. I have owned an Alfa Romeo Tonale Sprint PHEV for almost a year, and I have had better satisfaction with it, then any other vehicle brand I have owned. And the dealer, and Alfa has corrected every problem with my vehicle, some of them well documented, and it is exceeding my expectations, some of them damped by all the negative reviews and opinions by people like you. I hope in the future you can be a little more aware of what is really going on in the auto world, rather then catering to the brands that are paying your wages.

[@mutkaluikkunen3926]

oh god, Alfa romeos are known to be utter crap.

[@Mike-bi7kb]

@@mutkaluikkunen3926 That is what you have been led to believe by reviewers and supposedly auto experts like this guy ( and a whole bunch other organizations ). If you have not kept up to date, and obviously you have not, using phrases like " known" and have been living in the past, Alfa has cleaned up their act recently, and have been rated in the top 10 ( when organizations actually include them in their top list selection ) for quality and customer satisfaction. My Alfa has the the best quality and I am happier with it, then all the brands I have owned in the last +40 years. Try a test drive in one, it probably will change your mind.

[@codincoman9019]

The snowflakes know sh!t about cars. The arrogance they have, even with very low experience and lack of logic is amazing. Proof is that even if during the warranty their cars have issues (it never happened to me with any of my top Japanese cars), they still praise their clunkers 😂

[@dkrawk8309]

Oh for the name of all that is holy, give your brain a chance!!!!! When people buy cars, reliability is not biggie concern!!!!

[@tictactoe1299]

All this guy talks about is maintenance cost and reliability over and over again. I'm pretty sure people who can afford it factor that into account when buying a vehicle Yeah, they are factors in determining overall ranking, but there are a plethora of other factors too. "I don't understand why Toyota ranks so low, they're reliable." Yeah but their interior looks like ass compared to their competitors and they don't drive nearly as well.

[@josephthoppil2487]

Where is Genesis?

[@MP-ef9yo]

somewhere in the middle

[@dustinknuckles4090]

Do some research on consumer reviews and where their money comes from before you take their advice buying a vehicle.

[@islanddon865]

Since we keep our cars well past warranty, BMW would never top our list. We are approaching our daily driver replacement date. Our brand choices will be: Toyota, Honda, or Mazda. Our drive line choices would be Hybrid preferred. But right now, many of the hybrids we like, don't come with spares. Living out in the desert, we MUST have a spare, so an I.C.E. may have to suffice. Let's see what 2025 brings.

[@MV-qm9ne]

This article was published before Toyota recalled 100,000 truck/suv motors or they would have been at the bottom of the list.

[@cfb1923]

It seems that number of recalls by car company should be looked at more closely. In recent years it seems that Ford has done very badly while Mazda has done very well, for example.

[@СтепанРазин-ж3м]

I am not a fan of Volkswagen, but can say of couple of words in their defense. You can buy a new Jetta for below $24000, even with a manual transmission. And this car is very simple, my friend used to have one. There are not many things to break. Yes, parts are a bit more expensive, maybe 20%, but they are nothing in comparison with labor. Now, how can it be worse than Totoya Camry 2020 with 75000 miles on it for the same price? Or a new Honda Civic for $32000 and a waiting period?

[@codincoman9019]

You mean that VW that is at #27 in the reliability ranking and it has +50% in TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) vs. the #1 Toyota/Lexus? Is it a surprise that their resale value is far below the top Japanese cars?

[@LuisUrbieta]

Which car brand is inmune to not having issues and why? If this is the way cars are going to be then, we might be using a bike. ​@@codincoman9019

[@zhila5958]

A mazda 3 that's only slightly more expensive is a way better car with a proven drivetrain.

[@LuisUrbieta]

@@zhila5958 Why can't all brands get perfect score in everything?

[@codincoman9019]

@@zhila5958, corect! I have a Miata ND2 RF Top Revolution, it is an unbelievable car. And if you don't want a Cabrio or it is too expensive, a Mazda 3 is in the sub-compact top 3 with Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic (only the lack of hybrid is keeping them away from more commercial success).

[@bilalbasit]

The Top 10 Ranked list is more unreliable than Jeep 😂

[@codincoman9019]

You mean that Jeep that sinked starting from #19 give years ago?

[@MP-ef9yo]

toyota is less reliable than jeep? Please. Jeep is made by chystler and all chrystler brands suck. They were all on the bad list (dodge, alfa romeo, maserati)

[@Doc1855]

Keep is owned by FIAT, which is owned by Stilantis. The Jeep Renegade is a Rebadged FIAT 500X

[@codincoman9019]

@@Doc1855, Jeep not Keep, Stellantis not Stilantis.

[@Doc1855]

@@codincoman9019 Well, maybe you should try going to work for Spellcheck.

[@JStieloSoloPhysique1987]

#volvo

[@Joe-ng5ez]

I Thank God I can afford a car and I dont live in Ukraine

[@1103Sandford]

Don’t think I will ever listen to anything this guy says now he speaks garbage. BMW number one. I’m retired mechanic and I know mechanics that refuse to even work on BMW. From a mechanics point of view they shocking to work on .. Nothing worse than handing bill to customer and they claim u ripping them off. Everything so difficult time consuming

[@tonymarinelli7304]

Chrysler products are complete crap boxes

[@charlieharper4975]

Toyota is really making a lot of ugly cars.

[@alexandregiovannibordes1844]

No one who buys a luxury car cares about depreciation or gas prices

[@codincoman9019]

Many do, myself included. Having wealth doesn't mean you do not pay attention to costs. Actually, many wealthy people do care about saving time and money. Thus, they do not buy luxury cars that are unreliable and have high costs - those cars are for morons. As an example, smart wealthy people buy a #1 Lexus, while morons buy #29 Mercedes etc. Morons don't know/care about wasting time and money, they want to show off, even if they are not wealthy.

[@FionatheFiend]

@@codincoman9019 Common sense buyers will purchase cars that are worth 5% or less of their total net worth and pay cash. Cars depreciate like rocks in the ocean, everyone knows this is a major wealth inhibitor. I keep my car purchases at 5% or below, therefore, any depreciation will not be felt and more money can be diverted to building more wealth, passive income, or helping family members. There are also contingencies in place after purchasing a new car, such as investing a certain amount like a few hundred thousand dollars into making more passive income. Only then when that goal is reached I can save up the next batch of money to purchase the next car as a "reward" paid in full. At least this is what the spouse and I have agreed upon.

[@FionatheFiend]

You are absolutely right for those who can legitimately afford those kinds cars and not posers who just want to look rich. What I mean by legitimate buyers are people who can afford to pay cash many times over to buy a particular car without leveraging money; The car chosen is worth but a small fraction of those people's net worth that any depreciation is not tangible.

[@donaldbanner2185]

........................ Because they are VERY Dumb and RENT & LEASE..(same thing) never own anything Jus exercise their Huge EGO's trying to compete w/ Joneses!

[@human_hope]

But most people who buy these aren't rich. They just want to look rich.

[@tanweerahmed6861]

biased report KIA/HYUNDIA should be number one in worst with their junk engines, looks like reporters took money on this as their best list is also joke ( Toyota on 9 :)

[@codincoman9019]

The truth is that the Korean cars are in the middle of reliability/costs rankings, but there are far worse alternatives: Chinese commies' clunkers (including ex-British MG and ex-Swedish Volvo), Indian ones (ex-British Jaguar and Land Rover included), most of the German cars (less Bring My Wallet), the electric clunkers etc. But smart people will buy the top Japanese cars, the peak of reliability and low TCO (Total Cost of Ownership).

[@JDMSwervo2001]

Toyota seems to be having the same issues now. And Hondas 1.5T engines blowing head gaskets

[@codincoman9019]

@@JDMSwervo2001 , still less issues than the Koreans.

[@MP-ef9yo]

and the fact that they can be stolen with a usb

[@jayson657]

BMW? One biggest piles of crap of overpriced crap on the road right up there with Land Rover and Jaguar! Whenever I see one the first thing I think …is the owner is probably an arrogant d-bag who doesn’t know how to handle money.

[@S.A-w6j]

While Toyota is the king of reliability, it is also poor in terms of features and design. So overall no. 7 is not a bad call.

[@dkrawk8309]

Toyota WAS the king of reliability

[@JDMSwervo2001]

This list is cap lol

[@richadent968]

LOL

[@katyaloginova8957]

the biggest BS