MOST Unreliable Cars To Own Over 5-10 Years || DO NOT BUY

Most unreliable cars and SUVs you should never buy for 2025. These are the worst and most unreliable cars and SUVs that you should avoid buying according to Consumer Reports. We also share the top 5 most reliable cars that you should buy instead. If you want to know what are the most unreliable cars and worst cars and worst SUVs to buy, watch this video.
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[@ottbee6976]

I keep my cars for 15 years. Any car that doesn't have a good long term reliability record beyond 10 years is automatically eliminated from my list.

[@blueline308]

Share your wisdom with us. What future telling tool do you use to determine the future reliability of a product? History? Tell that to the Tundra owners who bought the new six.

[@wholeNwon]

Me, too.

[@tobiasa9071]

​@@blueline308 New cars that haven't been properly tested over a longer period are automatically eliminated from the list as they have no history. If you want guaranteed quality then Toyota, Lexus, Subaru and Honda have that. Toyotas might not be fun to drive, but they're guaranteed reliability. A Corolla bought in 1980 will still drive the same as it did when it was bought. Lexus is the Aston Martin/ Rolls Royce of reliable cars. They drive like dreams with high comfort, reliability, and build quality with a luxurious design and top of the line technology. A bit pricier, but you're also buying guaranteed quality. Any American car is eliminated off the list as they don't last and are expensive to repair as well. Most of them are not fuel efficient when compared to the Japanese makes.

[@jsanders299]

Toyota.

[@user-xq2fz5tz9t]

Toyota and definitely Lexus. I still keep my LS400 and drive it around :)

[@joesantamaria5874]

I can absolutely confirm reliability of the Toyota brand. My wife’s 2005 Camry is rounding 200k on the ticker, and my ‘06 Solara convertible has over a hundred. Hers has been driven on endless family vacations, to and from work, and with the exception of a corroded battery cable, rotting speaker grills on the package tray, and a splash guard that needed to be reattached after coming loose, it has been flawless mechanically, and it never saw the inside of a garage until six years ago. Then Solara has been similarly excellent. I’ve driven Toyotas since ‘88, have put way over a million miles on them. They are incredibly reliable and trouble free. Change the oil regularly, rotate the tires, keep an eye on belts and hoses, and you’re golden.

[@williamrossetter9430]

@@joesantamaria5874 used to work for DENSO, so I recognize their quality. However, the engine issues with recent Tundras and transmission issues with recent Tacomas give some of us pause.....

[@DontCryAboutIt]

The survey data is for vehicles from 2014 to 2019

[@onefastcyclist]

The list reflects a sad reality - but my 1996 Acura Integura GSR still brings smiles - I'm the original owner!

[@Jonathan-yz4cz]

I have a 2000 Toyota Avalon. I bought 4 years ago and have put 70000 miles on it. I can’t say enough great things about it. It’s 24 years old and it’s still a great car. Yes it has some squeaks and the paint is faded but it speaks volumes to Toyota quality. I also have a 2002 Lexus ES300 with the same engine as the Avalon. It’s also a great car.

[@gwine9087]

I have a 2008 Accord. To date, other than maintenance, I have done 1 repair, to replace a sensor. Other than batteries and tires, the entire car is stock.

[@micah6811]

If it's over 100K in mileage, the following needs to be replaced...alternator, spark plugs and coils, tpms sensors, sway bar, suspension....

[@gwine9087]

@@micah6811 Not according to the manual. If you are a mechanic, remind me to never go to your shop. From the dealer: 30,000 - 60,000 - 90,000 - 120,000 miles Fuel tank cap gasket, fuel lines, and connections check PCV valve service Transmission service Battery inspection and cables and terminals cleaning Differential oil replacement Transfer case oil check Propeller shaft lubrication Air elements inspection Exterior and interior lamps check Wheel bearings lubrication Propeller shaft flex coupling inspection Road test and quality control

[@hengbun3002]

I approved this video. I drive a Camry for 19 years with minimum problems. Now I drive a Kluger also known as Highlander in the US for 10 years now. Wife drive a Honda Jazz for 12 years with minimum problems too.

[@BoneJoeB-u1c]

My wife too, Honda Jazz. The car stalls only when run out of gasoline =D

[@sgtcrab2569]

Where is Nissan! The CV transmissions are total rubbish!

[@jojolubag605]

Nissan vehicles w/ CVT's are on the high reliability list....... high blood pressure reliability list. Their CVT's make your blood boil when they conk out. 😾😾😾

[@mpersad]

As a Toyota owner since 2006, with no significant reliability issues at all on any of my cars, I can only agree with the results detailed in the video. Thank you.

[@SteveGoode-hr1yg]

My 2012 Toyota Avalon lasted for 380,000 miles with normal maintenance. I traded it in for a hybrid 2021 Sienna and love it. My 2015 Toyota Tundra 5.7 L truck has had only normal maintenance and runs strong. Toyota believes in reliability more than most brands.

[@askmaxim]

Thank you for the video. However, the report should have been by drive train rather than by brand. Ford Escort were unreliable, but Crown Vic were excellent.

[@kenc3288]

Mitsubishi Triton 2.4 litre diesel utility. 2015 with 107,000 km. So far very reliable, a great workhorse, I will be keeping it. Cheers from Australia 🇳🇿🇳🇿

[@giovannimassa6780]

3rd Honda all over 250,000 km with zero issues the yrs were 97, 88 , and now CRV 2017

[@jean-philippeperetti8463]

I own a 2018 Nissan Qashqai (Rogue S in the US) with 107K kms. I bought it used 3 years ago when it had 63K kms. After 3 years of ownership, this 6 year-old vehicle has been trouble free. Only regular maintenance. I thought about trading it in after 3 years but I decided to keep it longer. I enjoy driving it.

[@MegaNinjaMonkeyZord]

100k km/62k miles is considered low mileage used vehicle in the US and Canada, Nissan/Mitsubishi/Infiniti cvt's give up around 100k miles which many ppl reach shortly after warranty expires but before vehicle is paid off

[@rustyshackleford5166]

@@MegaNinjaMonkeyZord I can confirm this. Nissan had a class action at one point bc their CVTs are so terrible. I had my trans replaced for my 2013 Sentra and this one is now slipping about 5 years and 70K miles later. This is the Achilles heel of Nissan vehicles. My first one trans never failed outright but it was slipping. Aside from the gearbox being a steaming pile, the rest of the car has been very reliable. Seats are still comfortable, AC is still cold, never failed to start up. The only non-maintenance thing I've had to replace was the throttle body. Nissan wanted like 250 for a new one but I got one from the junk yard off a 2016 for 50 bucks. Honestly, the only thing to truly go bad on a vehicle over 10 years old and it's only 4 - 8mm bolts and 50 bucks away from working again. That's not bad at all. The transmission is the manufacturer's fault and was free for most who qualified. I've seen a lot of older Nissan sedans kicking around lately. Dented and dinged but still pushing forward. I plan to have my transmission replaced because the engine in my car could easily hit 300K if it had a proper gearbox to go with it. So many perfectly good B17s end up in the junk yard because of the transmission being so expensive. You can't simply have it rebuilt for 1000 bucks, you need a brand new unit from Nissan and that alone is around $4800 and then there is probably 2K in labor just to take the old one out, put the new one in and then tell the car's computer it has a new roommate. It's cheaper than getting a car loan and probably safer than buying someone else's money pit.

[@Steven-v5h2g]

Everyone has an opinion. If you keep your cars for 10 years or more that's fine. Good luck. People will do whatever they want and get whatever they want. Maybe it's a bad choice or maybe not. Whatever you decide to do I'm sure you have your reasons. Just because you don't like something doesn't mean it's a bad car. Have a nice day and good luck with your choice. 😊

[@KS-jg6bx]

Wouldnt put mitsubishi in there. They tweak that transmission.​@@MegaNinjaMonkeyZord

[@jaycooper2812]

Lexus is an acronym that Toyota came up with because people in the United States wouldn't buy the high end Toyota models. Lexus stands for "L = Luxury, ex = Export, us = United States".

[@lionlamb432]

Excellent program - as usual. It's extremely informative on the reliability issues. Certainly none of the viewers want to be caught with reliability issues. Kudos to Toyota/Lexus brands which provide reliable cars for so many years. We consumers hope the dealers of these brands could change their ethics to support these superior lines of product!

[@susanmeredith4957]

Sad to hear about Hyundai. I had a 2008 Sonata that was great. Drove it till I traded it in 2022 for a RAV4 never had any problem.

[@ramonching7772]

You were able to bail quickly. Poor guy who bought yours. 😄😄😄

[@ElMistroFeroz]

The "Problematic" Teslas ended late 2016. Before then the main issues were battery related, but they were resolved after 2016. All models after that, issues are MCU1 and steering ujoint that doesn't have a boot are in need of an upgrade. Also the suspension upper/lower control arms tend to rattle after a few years. The cost of upgrading all 3 is $2,200, $600 and $800 respectively. After that, you have a new car. However, anyone in the market for a Model S needs to check these major 3 things have already been upgraded or have to spend the $$ later on.

[@Phil-fw2ib]

Japanese automakers prioritize simplicity, favoring well-tested technologies over unproven innovations. Compared to the rest.

[@islanddon865]

We've had only two cars that made it to 200k. One was a Lexus ES with just over 200k miles. The other one, a Lexus GS with 250k+ miles, still running strong.

[@davcuts2897]

Shari, you listed the top10 least brands, but only listed the top 5 most reliable. The other five are at number 6 is Buick, at 7 BMW at 8. Subaru at 9 Nissan, and at 10 is Mercedes-Benz. True only Lexus (75) and Toyota (72) stood out at the top 2, while Mazda (59), Acura (57), Honda (55), Buick (47), BMW (46), Subaru (46), Nissan (45), Mercedes-Benz (43), Cadillac (42), MINI (42), Lincoln (42), Volkswagen (41) scored about average reliability. At the bottom is Volvo (40), Audi (39), Hyundai (38), Chevrolet (38), Kia (38), GMC (36), Ram (35), Jeep (32), Tesla (30), Dodge (28), and Chrysler (27) I have a feeling the Toyota Tundra will be bringing Toyota's score way down in years to come.

[@rampar77]

Not quite, All Detroit and European garbage are unreliable

[@amymandeville8342]

I still like my 2015 GMC Terrain. I've only replaced the a/c (under warranty) and done maintenance. It's got over 100,000 miles and has honestly been the most reliable vehicle I've owned.

[@ottbee6976]

Would love to know about the other vehicles you have owned.

[@amymandeville8342]

@ottbee6976 I'm a reformed Ford owner. Had a Nissan Rogue once and would never do that again. Had a Honda CRV and loved it, would own one again if they weren't so far out of my budget. Had two Chevy Impalas and loved those (V6 engines not the garbage 4). Had a 2010 Chevy Trailblazer that was a rolling pile of crap.

[@batboiii1164]

2.4 ecotec? How much oil does it burn?

[@amymandeville8342]

@batboiii1164 not a drop. I've never had it burn oil and I've never had to add any. I think k whoever had it before me took exceptional care of it.

[@terrancenorris9992]

Have a 2004 Nissan lxe trusk with a little over266 thousand miles. Maintenance is kept up on a regular schedule. It drives extremely well. My other vehicle is a 2006 Murcury Marquis LXS and it has been totally reliable with 159514 miles on it. It is a very pleasant car to drive..😊

[@Doc1855]

In the 80s and early to mid nineties Jeeps were diehards. The old In-line 6cyl engine was bulletproof. I have a friend who has owned a late 80s Jeep Wrangler for decades. She LOVES to go Off Roading with her Jeep. She loves riding her horses, but has to use her 3/4 ton pickup to tow the trailer. But during the week she’s driving her Land Rover for her real estate corporation

[@lgempet2869]

The issue is that statistically, one might have better luck in purchasing a model from a particular make of car that’s known to be more reliable, HOWEVER, this is not a foolproof method & I’ve owned fantastic cars from both Lincoln/Ford and Kia and owned a really awful Toyota. So, though reliability ratings are useful & I consider them when shopping for a car, I ‘m really looking at specific models & reviews of particular engines installed in those models.

[@ramonching7772]

No need to think. Just buy Toyota. 😊😊😊

[@acdcfan3221]

My first car was a 2010 kia forte ex (i was the 2nd owner of it) and i had it for about 4 years before i was involved in a wreck with it. I recently got my wife a 2010 kia soul (this one had over 225k miles when we got it) and it was a great car until her cousin wrecked it. Surprisingly it still drives (it needs a cooling fan and a radiator cap to prevent it from overheating).

[@lpj1263]

I will agree, my 2010 Forte has 283k and still running great. We had a 2015 Soul which was a nightmare. Quality went down after 2012.

[@TrailToughTrailers]

I really enjoy your videos. They are quick and on point... no fluff and stuff. You get the facts out quickly. THANKS!!!

[@carhelpcorner]

Thank you!

[@jeromebecigneul2911]

The only problem with Toyota is their 5.7 V8 is suddenly showing problems like oil leaks, antifreeze leaks under the valley cover (under the intake manifold -- about $7,0000 and head gasket leak that will cost $7,000 if it leaks on top of the gasket and out the side or under the gasket and into a cylinder which warps the block and now costs $23,000.

[@Funkydood]

Owner of a 2O12 Sorento here! 103,010 miles on it, flawless performance! Ain't ever getting rid of it!!!

[@robn02]

Owner of a 2015 Kia Sorento SX AWD. Opted for an extra 5 years warranty on top of the standard 5 year warranty as I was unsure about KIA reliability, This month Sept 2024 my extended warranty expires and I never got to use it! Astounding! Compared to my previous vehicles : an Austin Mini, Rover 2000TC, Holden, Ford 500, Chevy Grand Prix, Ford Aerostar, they all let me down except for Australia's Holden. Also owned a 1997 Toyota Camry which never failed me. Passed it on to my niece, and she still drives it around trouble free.

[@wholeNwon]

26 great years so far with my Lexus.

[@KS-jg6bx]

Wow

[@njnikusha]

Its a keeper

[@wholeNwon]

@@njnikusha Yup

[@roolyfe]

Toyota Motor Corporation! What Lexus?

[@wholeNwon]

@@roolyfe LS400

[@Ryekia-kf3ln]

My family has always drove dodge products. We have never had problems. All of our cars are over 200k miles. I call bs on this list.

[@dirtymoney8378]

I'm surprised Subaru wasn't on the top 5 list, considering that they consistently rank at or near the top of the list for cars 10+ yrs old and still being driven (ie. registered). My personal experience matches their claim with our first Subi dying at 11 yrs at the hands of a drunk Tahoe. That car had routine service (oil & brakes) & I replaced a sunvisor at age 10. The second one is now 12 yrs and has survived on routine maintenance (oil, brakes,& battery). One set of tires for each car. Both cars had CVT transmissions.

[@Zneedsmore]

I agree with some of the most unreliable brands listed here, but the Hyundai/Kia bashing is getting a little old. I've had four Toyotas - I loved Toyotas for years... all of my cars get regular maintenance... my '00 4Runner SR5 Sport went 225k miles, solid as a rock. '05 4Runner SR5 had some electrical issues, but rode and drove like a Lexus - was very nice - went 200k miles. My '15 4Runner SR5 Premium, on the other hand, was a lemon. Not impressed with the vehicle, OR the dealership - and sold it early... it swore me off of Toyota for awhile. My 'other' car at that time was a first-year '09 Hyundai Genesis V8 sedan - 375 hp - it went 300K miles, with the only failure on the power tilt-telescope steering wheel at 150k miles. I now have a '22 Kia Telluride SX, only 30K miles so far, and it's by far the easiest and most enjoyable daily driver to live with everyday. I needed a small truck, so I gave Toyota a chance and bought a '22 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab V6... great engine, but it has warped brakes at only 7K miles, the automatic transmission can't find a gear to save its life (Toyota says it's 'normal'), AND the pre-collision sensor in the front grill continues to malfunction. Again - I like Toyotas, Hondas, and Mazdas.... (had three Mazda Miatas - ALL were awesome and trouble free)... but let's be fair: while not all Toyotas are trouble-free... not all Hyundai/Kia's suck. Frankly, next to the electric carmakers, I think Hyundai and Kia are the most innovative auto brands today. They are a far cry from the disposable Excels and Sephias of the 1980s.

[@ildefonsomares1792]

I have 2008 Kia Spectra it just keeps running no problems other than oil change and regular maintenance is better quality than Toyota in my experience

[@joshm9003]

My ex's mom's sonata engine blew up at 150k. KIA and hyundai are being dropped by insurance companies because they are so easy to steal and they refuse to fix their faulty ignition systems. They have also had lawsuits for producing 1.6 million faulty engines that catch fire. On top of it all Kia parts factories got caught illegally hiring children to work in their Alabama factory! Stay away from Kia Hyundai!

[@Zneedsmore]

@@joshm9003 I wouldn’t deny that. But I also wouldn’t deny the various lawsuits and losses among other auto makers like Volkswagen, General Motors, Ford, Toyota, Honda, and on and on. No company is perfect, and I’m not suggesting that Hyundai and Kia are either. What I am saying is that other my auto makers that tout about high-quality may not necessarily deliver that experience for their customers. I’m one of them. I can tell you, I will not buy another Toyota. My recent personal experience with Toyota has been anything but what the media touts. So by all means, stay away from any automaker you don’t trust based on your experience. That’s fair. Just do your research, and buyer beware.

[@Cringe_Anarchy]

Keep buying Hyundai! They're so reliable! Mine had the engine explode at 90k miles, complete computer failure, transmission replaced, all under 100k miles! And then someone tried to steal it. And then half of the sensors in the car stopped working. Then the car wouldn't start for 2 months because of a sensor failure. And then I ran through 4 batteries because it killed them all. Oh man I should buy another kia! If only my 06 yukon didn't have over 400k miles with the original engine and transmission. Maybe in 10 years it will fail and I'll buy another kia!

[@Zneedsmore]

@@Cringe_Anarchy That experience sucks. In owning 24 cars in my lifetime since 1985, I can say that every one of the 7 American cars that I’ve ever had (with one exception: a 1997 Pontiac with a bulletproof 3800 V6..) had either a significant electrical/brake/transmission failure within 40k miles. Not a major repair… but failure. Your sarcasm is amusing to convey your experience, but we could all argue that not everyone gets 400k miles out of a GM product. (Just as they all won’t have a positive experience from a Japanese or Korean product). And … btw… I was an engineer at GM working on their large car platforms for many years, until I finally left after frustration. As an insider, I can attest that GMs engineering standards were the worst of the industry for years. Bottom line: your car’s ultimate longevity has far more to do with how you take care of it and less about the manufacturer’s media-driven reputation.

[@gl3605]

Perfectly formatted video, informative, interesting and you moved along at a good pace. No fluff. Thanks. Love my 2015 RX350. but I will say that I also have a 2014 Ford Escape with the 2.0 ecoboost and the suv is doing great (knock on wood) 180k miles, only done brakes and a few inexpensive and simple repairs that I watched youtube repair videos of.

[@jamesdumas6602]

71 year old retired industrial electronic, electrical, mechanical technician here, my advice would be, Do NOT buy a car with a CVT (Constant Variable Transmission), do NOT buy cars or trucks with a small turbo'ed motors. (If you have already have a CVT or a small turbo'ed motor flip it before it reaches 100,000 miles)

[@serenityb5816]

I have a 2015 Dodge Dart with 45,000 miles on it. I’m spending thousands every year at inspection. Now there’s a burning smell coming out of the vents. It passed inspection, so I don’t know what the issue is. All I know is that it needs to be recalled bc it’s an issue w a LOT of Darts.

[@cfb1923]

My own experiences are consistent with this report. My Santa Fe did not make 18,000 miles before the engine quit and I got tired of waiting months for replacement. My CX5, knock on wood, is flawless as I approach 50,000 miles. Too bad because I liked the size of the Santa Fe but the first priority has to be able to go from A to B

[@theshield44]

I have almost 37k miles on my 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid

[@kennielsen3896]

As I enter my non-working years, reliability is important. I have to say that my 1991 MR2 Turbo was the most fun. Unfortunately, after less than 2 years, I had 90k miles on it. But what fun that was. Lots of little problems, but I didn't wait for the turbo to go. T-Roofs leaked, power window out, and turbo acting out. Got an accord DX to replace it as super reliable. Super boring and ditched in after 1 year. Fast forward I've had 2 Porsche Boxster's, while also using a mini cooper to keep mileage and maintenance on the Porsches reasonable. Next move is selling and getting a 2020 Tacoma.

[@njnikusha]

In 2024 when companies can not build a reliable cars they should just get out of business for good

[@bholmes5490]

I had my Camry 27 years. It had close to 400K miles on it. I bought a newer used Toyota very similar to the one I had. No regrets.

[@krazyj1957]

Honda isn't the car it used to be, Chrysler products have always had problems. I have a thirteen-year-old Chevrolet Silverado that runs like it did the day I purchased it in 2011, but I'm religious about doing maintenance every time it's time for it.

[@Jhonny-w6p]

Been driving, Mercedes Benz for over 40 years. I have logged over, seven hundred thousand miles.They have all been totally reliable. I won't own anything else.

[@silvervuong4135]

I dont know what brand, but for sure, it is Hyundai. I suffered a couple of broken cyclinder and fell down into the engine at 33k miles. It causes to replace the whole new engine. Recently, there is a man who spent over 50k on his 2024 Santa Fe and after 5 weeks, he has to replace the transmission. Replace transmission after 5 weeks?? Hyundai builds cheap material and low quality. Dont catch by their warranty 100k mile/10 years. That is sh*%t. If their vehicles are great, there won't be that long warranty. Look at Toyota/Honda only 4 years/60k miles. I still see couple peopel are so happy with their new Hyundais.... THEY WILL FEEL THE KOREAN PAIN SOON!!

[@johnholst]

So much dumb in this rant. 🤣

[@roolyfe]

I drive a 2006 Toyota Highlander LE with 125K miles and 2000 Toyota Solara SE 217K miles. Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Subaru and Masada are the best Japan 🇯🇵! Chrysler is luxury brand! Lease European cars!

[@michaelproctor9716]

Owned a 2013 Ford Edge for 10 years and 185,000 km. Not one issue other than normal maintenance.

[@hitekcountry]

I have a 2015 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, stick trans, bought it new and have had no trouble of any kind.

[@mitchz.s.7209]

Have Audi A4 2.0 model B8 diesel 10 years old with 260k. Still original battery and Xenon lamps. Most expensive was timebelt replacement at prescribed 220k. Never issue with electronics, never any strange motor warning lamps. No issue with transmission as it is manual, also no any cost of maintenance like for automatic or even worst S-tronic. VW and Audi diesels (but not gasoline models) were the most reliable cars in Europe. Now they got less reliable electronics, S-tronic transmission, dual clutch and very expensive dealer maintenance. Recently have paid 660 Euro at the dealer for long life service (oil change, oil filter, polen filter, but not motor air filter and checks). It used to be 350 Euro so will not go to the dealer any more. Average diesel consumption is 5.7 l/100km for mixed city+ highway a bit aggressive drive. One full tank can last 1120km (very nice when I need drive from Netherlands to Austria). Current issue is with DPF filter and maybe EGR valve due to yearly technical check of particles emission. No any motor warning lamp, auto drives perfect, but not in-line with Eco regulations. So it is more issue with Eco laws than it is real issue from the car. DPF filter and EGR valve are obstacles to long life time of the almost perfect motor. 2006 Audi A4 diesel does not have this issue and are still on the road. Diesels are not any more sold in NL so I have to import it from Germany, however I think that my old Audi is still more reliable than the new Audi, so will not yet do that.

[@jasmineprymak3020]

Thank you Shari for such a fascinating comparison from worst to best and in between.😊

[@leogeee1]

My 2015 Nissan Versa Note is faultless. In my 8th year at 90K only routine maintenance is required despite the much maligned CVT. The CVT is fine with the fluid changed every 30K and coupled with the 1.6 litre 109 HP, it is smooth as can be.

[@amazingstar144]

2011 Hyundai Elantra. 290,000 km and no problems, still running very well. Keeping it until 400,000 km

[@batboiii1164]

2.0 gdi? How much oil does it consume? I got a 2010 2.0 simple dohc with port injection and cast iron block

[@tocreatee3585]

my sister got 2020 Hyundai SUV and its already burning oil. piece of JUNK

[@doeminicvelasquez9273]

​@@tocreatee3585which SUV

[@Advancedworldbutchaotic]

Lucky you just 1 year before the junky period. 2012-2020.

[@Diogenes-ty9yy]

I have a 2013 Elantra GT (5 door hatchback) I bought new. Just have the regular maintenance done and the only major problem has been that crappy steering coupler that failed on all Hyundais of that vintage. The dealer did any model above the Elantra free but I had to pay about $420 to replace it and that was at a local garage as the dealership wanted $100 more. Oh, 1 more thing: the sun visors both broke, that plastic torsion rod snapped. A new one at the dealer was (GASP! CHOKE!) $230 so I found some off a 2016 used for $80 apiece at a salvage yard. It runs great but it only has about 37K on the clock. I have my fingers crossed on this.

[@PastorBrian1969]

Toyota/Lexus are the most reliable cars, and have been for decades. It is not even close. I drove the usual UAW crap for years when I was young and did not know better. Listened to all the rhetoric about "rice burners". Got tired of working on garbage all the time, and started buying Toyota's in the early 2000's. Never have worked on a car since. My 2006 Corolla has 419, xxx miles on it as of today, and I've never even had to replace a light bulb, everything works the same as the day I drove it home from Adam's Toyota in Lee's Summit, MO. Got 2 Rav4's (2015 & 2016) both with over 200,000 miles, same story. Wish I had discovered Toyota many years earlier.

[@fourrunner5462]

I concur my 2019 Toyota no problems so far I love it reliability is the name of the game 👍😊

[@jerryritsema9884]

Thank you for your information.

[@lmfinato]

Nope. Toyota, Lexus and Honda brands are still my go to buy or recommend no matter what.

[@dwadd7528]

🤨

[@admcmahon2]

Agreed, Owned both brands and CR helps to check the year and model to help with decisions on a quality vehicle for used.

[@samvocella]

You should add Mazda and Subaru to your list.

[@lmfinato]

@@samvocella Just don't care for Subarus. Sure they're fine. Mazda is fine. Just prefer Toyota

[@johnholst]

As long as you're not buying a new Toyota truck or suv, sure. Better wait til they resolve all those engine, transmission, airbag issues first.

[@williamrossetter9430]

While producing the best reliable cars, the recent 3.4L twin turbo in the Tundra and various top-end Lexus vehicles will negatively affect the scores in the future. Good catch with Hyundai and Kia which never could build reliable 4 cylinder engines. Would recommend Mazda and Honda for pretty reliable cars.

[@littlestinker9716]

Don't forget the new Tacoma with transmissions made of glass, cheap interior materials, and poor assembly quality. As of very recently, a lot of RAV4 come out of Ontario have major issues with engine/transmission assembly, where the valve cover, rear main seal, and transmission are leaking on day one.

[@benjaminl.dallaire9890]

I have a 2011 Cadillac CTS wagon. Very few made - didn’t sell well. 300,000 km on the clock. Regular maintenance, oil changes etc. Been extremely reliable, and I love the car. My problem now is new parts are no longer available from GM. The parking brake pedal mechanism broke recently and I have to go on eBay to find a replacement used part. Ditto the roof drain from the sun roof - only I can’t find one. My mechanic Gerry-rigged a temporary repair. It’s a shame because the car otherwise is still working as it should. I intend to keep it as long as possible. At 300,000 km, who’s gonna buy it? LOL

[@johnle6982]

Absolutely no surprise at all, just so obvious to me according to my 30+ year mechanic’s experience.

[@richardhuffman-oy8ng]

Seems like everything is junk anymore

[@ElMistroFeroz]

Interesting how Hyundai had major issues, but is now killing it with their Ionic 5.

[@williamrossetter9430]

A word of caution, be very careful not to hit any road obstructions, since the Hyundai electrics have very little undercar protection from road hazards. You might want to know that some Hyundai electric owners have lost their entire battery pack over this issue, which essentially is the cost of the vehicle.😊

[@glennso47]

The only issue I had with a Hyundai Sonata was it was stolen.

[@glennso47]

GMC is simply a mechanical twin of Chevrolet Trucks.

[@glennso47]

Honda Vans are not as reliable as their cars. Per Scotty Kilmer.

[@glennso47]

Newer Toyota models are not as good as the older ones.

[@josephcler3299]

I drive a 10 year old Dodge Charger with a 3.6 L V6. Engine with 80000 miles that still runs great. It may be because it does not have the complexity of a turbo.

[@expsterm1]

Toyota is having engine issues with their current trucks though

[@sensoria4741]

In Japan, if you want to avoid any issues, people will tell you to go for Toyotas. I really have not heard issues regarding Toyota cars. Some old Lexus cars have air suspension issues though, and they cost you a quit a bit of money.

[@johnl119]

agree w you completely....but what happened to Subaru....no mention of it anywhere

[@robertduklus6555]

Just picked up 24 es300h. Looking forward to trouble free motoring. I also have 2015 santa fe xl since new, no issues to speak of. 160 000km of trouble free driving

[@rampar77]

I had bought only Toyota and Honda since 1984.

[@harsimranjitsingh2505]

Spot on❤

[@doranoster4192]

I bought my X3 new and had it serviced on schedule by the dealer. The back differential started leaking at 80,000 miles and the front differential failed at 85,000 miles. Worst car I ever owned.

[@Doc1855]

I’m going to be driving my 23 Tacoma TRD Off Road double cab, 6’ bed with the Premium and Technology pkgs until I die. I’m quite sure that my wife will use it to plow the 5-7 feet of snow off our private road until her death. I drive only 6-8K miles per year and I change my oil every 6 months or 5K miles. I also change the front and rear differential, transfer case and transmission fluid every 30K miles and the antifreeze every 3 years.

[@authentichealthcoach4142]

I still have an 05 Hyundai Santa Fe GL and it still runs perfect. That said it only has 190,000kms.

[@richardhuffman-oy8ng]

Vehicles are one of the worst investments anyone could have. Unless you keep it forever and restore. Then that is not guarantee

[@normafrazier642]

good report.

[@adamwilling2457]

Toyotas are reliable. My 2008 Toyota Matrix Xr has 227,587 miles on it, and I still trust it to drive long distances.

[@S.L.S-407]

I am familiarizing myself with the car market bc I haven't bought a car for 15 1/2 years. I came across this on a dealers website. CERTIFIED: This car is not drivable unless it is certified. Our certification process costs $450.00. This is in Canada. How is this crap legal to do ?

[@JohnBurris-pb5wd]

Great video.

[@maxss9005]

What about Mitsubishi ? How does Mitsubishi hold after 5 years ,given it's warrantied for 10years .

[@grahamkearnon6682]

It gets a 10 year warrenty to fool buyers that it's a reliable vehicle, they DON'T age well!

[@luiscardozo0000]

mitsubishi is not to consider anymore , because the company focuses in other things and its producing just a few cars with the tech they have from before ,,the company is not very interested in cars anymore

[@dwadd7528]

i know a buddy has 2 Mitsubishi mirage one with 300,000 miles and the other 200,000 miles . SOLID,

[@maxss9005]

@@luiscardozo0000 " company focuses in other things " Like What ? Do you know that Mitsubishi still makes SUV's & Electric vehicles . Check it out . Their Power train Warranty is 160,000km or 10 years . Outlander ,Eclipse & Mirage 2024 . I don't know where you got your Info from . Toyota Buys Electrical parts and other components from Mitsubishi .

[@Tsukuyomi8]

Thankfully i30N, Kia stinger , Elantra N , Focus ST , Mustang eco boost , and Golf R are the exceptions to name a few

[@atdotcom64]

So no problems in the 5-10 year timeframe…!?

[@Tsukuyomi8]

@@atdotcom64 there isn’t any car without problems! But the probability is much less to happen !

[@NathanBrooks-x1c]

Poor Chrysler, Dodge, Ram and Jeep ruined by Carlos Tavares. But before that it was Mercedes and that destroying private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management, L.P.😂

[@tillneumann406]

Tavares has been head of Stellantis since 2021. He can hardly be responsible for poor quality from 2014 to 2019 (as in this "survey"). And Mercedes sold Chrysler in 2007. By the way, my present car is a 2016 Grand Cherokee which doesn't seem to have any problems other than guzzling diesel like hell on the mostly very short trips I am now taking.

[@woodrat2296]

How interesting. I happen to own a 2008 Hyundai Sonata. It has towed a pop up camper trailer across Canada, twice. Little 1.4 Ltr 4 cyl and still ticking like new. No oil leaks, no problems. BTW, I worked at the Cambridge, Ontario Toyota Plant. and I could tell you horror stories about their craftsmanship. At least 3/4 of the plant workers drove something other than a Toyota.

[@alexeimelnik4299]

I used to have same Sonata. Never ever have any problems for about 120 k. Nice and super reliable car , plus got it off rental company for 15 000 including all taxes and so on.

[@lgempet2869]

I hear you & based upon my experiences, I agree with you.

[@timelwell7002]

So far as Kia and Hyundai are concerned, it seems that it is the larger petrol engines which are the problem. Here in the UK we are only offered the smaller petrol engines - such as the 1.1 litre, 1.4 litre and 1.6 litre engines - which give NO major problems. And whilst the 1.7 and 2.0 litre diesel engines have some issues, these are nowhere NEAR as bad as the large petrol units supplied to the USA and Canada. I myself own a 1.4 litre petrol powered manual transmission Kia Venga made in 2011, which has proven very reliable and has now done 163,000 miles. Admittedly I've had to have the clutch renewed - which is only to be expected at this mileage. My girlfriend owns a 1.1 litre Hyundai i10 manual transmission made in 2009 which is trouble free. Maybe you Americans should consider buying cars with smaller engines like we drive in Europe...

[@JeremyGeduldt-m2h]

RAM came from Dodge Stelantis brand Jeep Genesis came from Hyundai Omada & Jaecoo from Chery & Infiniti from Nissan Stelantis have plenty of brands .

[@hugokatz]

The car that pollutes the most, is the one that breaks down. We had the world's most reliable fleet. Until evil men, put impossible regulations on our cars. Now cars cost a fortune, and are as reliable as your drunk uncle, on New Years Eve.

[@chazzman4553]

Well my recent experience is different. No matter the brand cars wear out and eventually all will end up in a junk yard. Yes toyota runs the longest, but it's components wear out too and needs expensive replacements.

[@allanzylbert1306]

I have a 2103 Optima and the first 130,000 miles were great. The engine went at 135k BUT, KIA covered it for free as a recall item so I am not complaining since they backed it up.

[@custisstandish1961]

Huh? Toyota. They recently had to recall over 100,000 of their trucks for serious engine problems.

[@johnholst]

They also have transmission problems and airbags that will kill you! But those are new models and won't filter into CR results yet.

[@fourrunner5462]

Remember that was a new platform and not the tried and tru 4 runner - sequoia- or tundra besides most automobile companies have issues with new cars and trucks that's why you don't buy the first year wait 1or 2yrs til they work the kinks and bugs out.

[@custisstandish1961]

@@fourrunner5462 I think the engine problem goes back to 2019. So it is not a new platform change issue. It is a quality issue. I guess that is what happens when you move your truck factory from Texas to Mexico.

[@codybrandoncargle3129]

Honestly I don’t fully agree about Kia and Hyundai because that’s hit or miss now, I agree with Honda and Toyota being reliable and Mazda and everything else absolutely don’t doubt it, I had a 2010 Mini Cooper S Convertible worse car I ever had burning oil at 91,000 miles due to abuse from the previous owner, 2012 Chevy Sonic Lt was I had after that, definitely worst car I maintained it, and it still broke down ac blowing hot, engine overheating even though it never had smoke, constantly in and out of the shop, 2015 Honda Civic Lx ran amazing until I wrecked it recently at 91,854 miles or more, only had to replace the battery, oil change, tires, that’s it, and now I have a 2014 Hyundai Elantra Limited just broke 54,720 something miles knock on wood works great, so I plan to treat it the same way as my other cars! 👍🏻

[@richardpluim4426]

My 09 Corolla has 440,000 klicks and still running fine.

[@mikej238]

I kept my last two cars for 18 years. 2005 Corolla and a 2005 Honda Element. No DOMESTIC junk in my garage. Currently 2023 Rav 4 Ltd Hybrid

[@Gorio-h3u]

Tesla hasn't gotten much better in terms of quality control. While the engineering is amazing, the workmanship of the final product (uneven panels etc) is not. Let's not even talk about the nightmare in getting them repaired.

[@maryanncunningham506]

The Tundra and the Grand Highlander issues my bring down Toyota's score.

[@Jan96106]

I looked at the August and September issues of Consumer Reports, and they do not have any new information about unreliable cars. Is this info coming from the old April car issue?

[@carhelpcorner]

This study came out in August. I put a link in the video description.

[@pdlegend6829]

This list is kind of confusing when the title is MOST unreliable and Toyota is listed as #1 but that means they are the RELIABLE

[@andrewadams7839]

My 2006 chevy trailblazer still run̈s like a champ.

[@majood245]

Shari didn’t mention that Toyota tundra and Tacoma those are one of the worst reliability, 3.5 TT V6s and 2.4 th four cylinder, even the Lexus LX 600 one of the biggest money pit than my old Mazda

[@admcmahon2]

Agree on the newer Tundra and Tacoma, but my guess is they are too new for this survey. I think they will pull toyota off their perch if the issues are not corrected soon. And there are no current ratings on the new Camry - too soon to tell.

[@adamsweeney2336]

The report is for cars/trucks from 5-10 years ago, not newer models.

[@majood245]

@@adamsweeney2336 Shari isn’t a mechanic and isn’t fixing any of the car 😂

[@majood245]

@@admcmahon2 that’s good, But Shari’s always silent his mouth from the truth and watching the CR. CR are funnier, they didn’t test the vehicle billions of years ago

[@kilroy987]

I looked at the report. You have to sign in or become a member to get deeper details? Screw that. Since when does an agency meant to provide information lock it behind a marketing portal?

[@DontCryAboutIt]

I sub to CR.Survey, most people don't. many subscribers don't complete surveys and or do them accurately (memory vs. receipts) therefore their data is not comprehensive and accu rate but I would say the data is representative.

[@BigBearBjorna]

Newflash: not all european car brands are the same, they’re fron very very different companies and countries. Grouping together landrover with Mercedes is like grouping together Kia with Toyota, meaning it’s completely stupid and i don’t know why people why people call them a ”european car” when there is no homogenous ”european car”. So your comment on Maserati and Landrover being unreliable has absolutely no effect on the reliability of Mercedes et cetera.

[@sergeym9815]

What is the use of any survey done by brand? The survey should be done by Model-Year not by brand.

[@hien7801]

I think depends on the on the owner of vehicle,i know a friends he driving a Lexus he said driving his Lexus 2019 since today 2024 he never changing an engine oils

[@petestaint8312]

Shari, where does Nissan fall on the list?

[@admcmahon2]

On CR, not well.

[@petestaint8312]

@@admcmahon2 oh crap. Thanks

[@carhelpcorner]

It scored 45/100 which put it in the middle of the 26 rated brands. Not a good score.

[@petestaint8312]

@@carhelpcorner ugh. Thanks.

[@rrad8106]

I am curious - we keep exporting our cars to Europe and China. What does that say about the domestic car markets in those areas? Are, say, Chinese cars so badly built that US cars seem rock solid in comparison?

[@ChristSotos-fy4vw]

Think about how high J.D. Powers ranks Hyundai, niw they should start doing stats on 3 year old ones NOT initiall quality when delivered

[@stingray9225]

Land Rover didnt make the list, amazing!