The Most Dangerous Car in America and Why

The Most Dangerous Car in America and Why, DIY car repair and story time with Scotty Kilmer. Deadly cars that you shouldn't buy. The deadliest cars on the road today. The worst cars for safety. Bad cars that have a terrible safety record. Unsafe cars you should avoid. Car Advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 51 years.
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[@GrayRealities]

Scotty Kilmer Number 100 in the comments God bless you all in Jesus name❤️👍🏻

[@chadpunisher]

Scotty why didn't you post this before I bought a 2017 Hyundai Accent? Well nice knowing you dude

[@DANNYN224]

Obviously there small they gonna tip over i dont agree with the hyundai accent

[@AndreAndFriends]

@@chadpunisher RIP.

[@lamper2]

@@chadpunisher we hardly knew ye -RIP

[@Stevesmith-yw7cr]

The most dangerous car is the one being driven by the people leaving the bar at 2 AM.

[@johnnyhotrod2608]

AMEN!

[@danwoods8611]

Don't know where you live but in my neck of the woods, nobody's goes to bars anymore, teenagers, young adults are going to each others houses and they have a meal wine I don't see many people goin to bars theses days... I don't think that's the problem anyway, if a guy wants to drink and drive after, he'll do it anyway bar or not.

[@danwoods8611]

Todd m where do you live, about

[@ivanrodriguez5130]

Also when they drive out during happy hour.

[@bbbbbbbbbbbefw1606]

and he drives Hyundai.

[@OstrichesSmell]

Everytime Scotty posts these videos, I'm just hoping I don't see my car lol

[@normanafif1268]

Patrick Cyr Yep & the Versa came up today 😆😂🖕🏼😳👌🏼😭😭

[@ileonardR35mk5Supra]

Patrick cyr and so iam i hahahah

[@anowarulbari]

So am I :D

[@malikawan1532]

🤣

[@MASTEROFSAND]

Amen brutha

[@TheSuburban15]

I've watched a lot of dashcam videos. I'm sure that what causes most deaths on the road is stupidity.

[@Kia_Soulless]

Hyun-DIE Accent

[@PumaPete]

1. 12-17 Hyundai Accent sedan 2. Kia Rio sedan 3. Scion TC 2011-2014 4. 12-18 Nissan Versa 5. 11-14 Ford Fiesta sedan 6 Kia Soul

[@mihaipredescu]

I have a 2005 Accent... is much safer.. and I mean it... it has bolts and nuts everywhere :D everything it's tucked in and no part is flimsy at all! Almost an iron shileded :D antibullet.... for the bumpy roads and gives a feeling of safety you wount get in other cars that old :D

[@Mirsab]

@Capsized Cloud the video lol

[@kchilz32]

@@mihaipredescu I just bought a 2004 accent sedan

[@mihaipredescu]

@@kchilz32 good choice, man!

[@richsweeney1115]

@@mihaipredescu that doesn't mean the cheap metal it's made of is good..

[@JacquelineNW]

My Hyundai Sonata be like: ah that’s my brother he likes to cause chaos 😂

[@joseamendoza8729]

Same for Kia Optima with the Rio and Soul. Lol

[@mortalg4265]

Bro I just bought my first car and it’s the Elantra 💀

[@clorox1676]

The Accent/Elantra has a 5 star rating from the ANCAP so maybe there are other factors involved, like the type of people who drive those particular cars.

[@jayjones5756]

I just bought a Sonata with the V6 after driving a manual Rio for the last 16 years. It’s so nice not having to shift but I’m still getting used to the extra juice.

[@Blujay188]

@@jayjones5756 really? I thought driving a manual is much more fun?

[@WANDERER0070]

Correction Most dangerous cars are those driven By LOUSY DRIVERS

[@TheGenwil]

s3xyScorp yes Scotty is biased among Toyota’s

[@mohammedbedewy9102]

True statement, but that's not the topic of this video

[@melodydawn]

Very true , Nevada drivers seem to be the worse , no courtesy , of thank you when you let someone move in the lane on the HY, or they see you backing up & won't let you out , as what's the big rush 7 cars ahead stopped at a damn stop sign .. next to a neighboring state, usually just go into NV, sense I'm only 9 miles from the Border.

[@melodydawn]

@America TheBeautiful true that , as most drive cars, that will connect to the Bluetooth, and they're on the phone talking , to dumb to set up probably 😅

[@melodydawn]

@@mohammedbedewy9102 so, we the people can conversate off topic , what's your problem bro ? 😜

[@Logicsupremacy]

“Every car will kill you except my 94’ Celica”

[@jezeski2011]

just trying to help you out here you put the ' in the wrong spot. it should read '94 not 94' have a good one

[@Logicsupremacy]

Appreciate it

[@jezeski2011]

@@Logicsupremacy you're welcome

[@renatosky7828]

Scotty is The real prove is safe. The car drive itself

[@jezeski2011]

@@renatosky7828 I think you put this in the wrong place and also you made no sense.

[@danielbrady3062]

Sitting in my 2017 hyundie accent watching thia video feeling pretty uncomfortable 😂😂😭😭

[@ShinySeel_]

I have an '06 tiburon, as much as I love the car, shes garbage. I'm trading her in for a '13 Focus ST.

[@414Citrus]

Someones car tapped my moms hyundai bumper and it cracked 🤣🤣🤣

[@joshdanial8945]

@@ShinySeel_ cool your getting a manual right?

[@ShinySeel_]

@@joshdanial8945 I actually ended up with a ‘17 civic, she’s a manual ^^

[@joshdanial8945]

@@ShinySeel_ cool

[@corgi8850]

1. Hyundai Accent 1:53 2. Kia Rio 2:10 3. Scion TC 2:59 4. Nissan Versa 3:41 5. Ford Fiesta 4:04 Bonus 6. Kia Soul 4:38

[@NewyorKsK1912]

I love you❤

[@Pc-zu3cr]

Those are all cars driven by young people who have higher rates of those accidents.

[@MohdZaheeruddins]

Correlation is not causation, simple

[@Mannard74]

Drive a loud V8 Muscle car, you'll never hear your phone so there will be no temptation to look at it

[@fishkings423]

Mannard Mann Ir.

[@YourMom-dd3jo]

You don't need ears to text, Mannard

[@she_sings_delightful_things]

Brilliant! 😂

[@w9s992]

fair enough lol

[@markeustvhd6799]

All people nowadays looks at their fone.. (not listen)

[@patrickptmonk8673]

I feel like that the Scion TC was on the list because it was a car for teenagers. Teenagers crash cars as often as it rains

[@nathanjones9586]

Well, yes. Souped up teenager cars get crashed all the time. That's why the Honda Civic is wrecked the most out of any car. They're cheap and easy to rice out. However, I'm a teenager who's an actual car enthusiast and I work on old American cars. I've never been in an accident, never gotten a ticket, never had any problems with driving and I drive 15k per year on some of the iciest road conditions in existence, especially this last winter. Are all teenagers bad drivers? No, not all. Only some.

[@Datsun7705]

i’m a teen and i drive an SUV following all traffic laws

[@patrickptmonk8673]

@@nathanjones9586 you may be a fantastic driver. But its all statistics. Teenagers have less experience, and therefore have more crashes.

[@mikeg412]

@@nathanjones9586 shut up Nathan

[@nathanjones9586]

@@patrickptmonk8673 very true. Insurance wants to know which drivers are higher risk. :P

[@TheGearShots]

My neighbor’s Chevy Aveo is one of the safest cars I’ve ever seen. Been sinking into his yard the last 5 years I’ve been his neighbor

[@altonriggs2352]

Is that it under the old swing set with the motor hanging by a come along?

[@trentryan27]

Ah yes the Chevy aveo, the culmination of everything that was wrong with GM at the time

[@louisbarningham]

Chevy is gm trash

[@xhippie]

i drove my aveo for 12 years..and got $1500 on the trade in.for a car that i paid $9095 for brand new ,well i think it was a great deal!

[@xhippie]

@MerksPintSizedPenis i live in a small town..i liked it so much i now have a chevy spark i bought the spark when it was three years old..for $7300!it sold brand new for$13,000..almost half off!

[@DavidTorres-qf4dd]

I have a chrysler i dont have a engine to rev

[@videomaniac108]

Then you have a very safe car.

[@DavidTorres-qf4dd]

Jim Nesta 😂

[@neilmurphy845]

Yes there the safest type of cars

[@CHMernerner]

get one with pentastar 😎

[@fidelcatsro6948]

put in a 1980s corolla engine and drive happily ever after!

[@TakeDeadAim]

A friend of mine is a very high paid attorney who specializes in automobile accident deaths. He's won hundreds of millions of dollars for his clients and knows everything about every possible statistic and how almost every car on the road is rated and built. We were talking about this very thing while I was down mediating a case in Austin Tx last week. He's basically "seen it all" and when I asked based on the accidents he's seen/studied what he considers a very safe car, he simply said "I've bought every one of my 4 children a Subaru Outback or Forester when they got their license"...'nuff said. Basically the Subies are built with an integral roll cage frame. If you look at them you'll notice the lack of a door frame. The window is "free". That's because in other cars, the door frame IS a part of the structure whereas the Subaru's are basically a "box" which needs no added structure on the door for strength. When you get into certain aspect accidents and the door is compromised...the entirety of the passenger compartment is greatly weakened. Not so in the Subaru's.

[@danielroberto9183-w8j]

I owned a Hyundai Accent 2014 hatchback which I traded it in 2018 for a Forester. The differences are like day and night as far as build quality and safety. So you're right.

[@msdony308]

bought each of his kids a Subaru Outback ! wow My choice of car but after saving for yrs the price went way out of my league.

[@godessofyouguess]

I do agree I rolled my just and walked away like It was nothing..

[@toyotacorollaaltis8613]

@@msdony308 Well lawyers make a ton of money

[@Snufkin812]

I'm from South Korea where this car was designed and the Hyundai Accent is my favorite compact car available here. The Accent is used for driving school tests in Korea and is loved by those who want a fuel-efficient and low-priced car. I think it's a very good car for short distances and city driving. One thing to remember before you buy this car is that the Accent is designed to fit the narrow Korean roads and small Asian bodies. Of course, if you're a driver who likes to cross Texas every day at 75 mph driving a heavy three-ton Chevy pickup or SUV, you'll definitely hate this car. The smart way to choose a car is to buy one that fits your budget and circumstances. If you don't like small cars, buy another big and nice car. The important thing is not to choose a safe car, but to be a safe driver. For example, Japanese drivers drive small vans that are much more dangerous than this car. Interestingly, they rarely get into an accident.

[@TaysonPlaysGuitar]

I have a 2013 Hyundai Accent. I accidentally rear ended a lady probably only 5mph but my car had no damage and not a scratch and hers had minor paint chips. So I don't think the Hyundai Accent is necessarily dangerous, I think since it's a cheap, efficient car a lot of parents buy it as their kids first car and we all know how damn hard it is for teenagers to get off their freaking phones while driving. Just my two cents.

[@Spvrdx]

Agreed

[@rosiebrough8918]

Adults too..every 2nd person I pass or drive next to me, are on their phones..TEXTING?! Really..texting?!

[@presidentcamacho]

I was thinking the same thing as well. Since these cars ranked the highest, it's probably because that is what people ultimately purchased. Some people use their wallets to make decisions for them.

[@waterbottle5898]

@@rosiebrough8918exactly, they act like only younger drivers do it.

[@turtlemama888]

I have a 2008 Hyundai Accent hatchback. In 2011, I was at a stop light in the left lane, an old F-150 was crossing in front of me and turning left, it was raining, he fishtailed and smushed the front left corner of the car, did considerable damage, the costs were just shy if a total. I didn't have a scratch, the front end crumpled, none of the impact transfered to the passenger compartment. As far as I'm concerned that car's design certainly saved me from injury, may well yave saved my life. Hyundais are great cars. The body shop of the Hyundai dealership in Salem, OR rebuilt my car, did a fantastic job, I still have it, am getting ready to sell only because I now have a problem with my left leg that makes it unsafe for me to drive a clutch.

[@royaloreca]

The problem isn't always the car, It could be the person driving it.

[@marinazagrai1623]

He did tell us why they are dangerous! A cheap car, especially, these Korean ones, are cheap for a reason. Regardless who is driving, the quality of the steel in the car will save your life in a crash!

[@Hakkapell]

So you're telling me that Kia and Hyundai minicar owners are more inclined to drive recklessly? yeah, good one...

[@supremegaming3623]

@@Hakkapell lmao he right , I have the red one Honda 2017 accent and he right lol vro thinking it’s a race car

[@volkswagenginetta]

@@marinazagrai1623 right but its the diver who usually determines if there is a crash or not. id be curious at what percentage of those deaths were the drivers fault vs being a victim. i bet the majority were the drivers fault.

[@arricammarques1955]

@@Hakkapell Slow snails pace of acceleration? LOL : )

[@Alfonsodag]

The key to safely drive a small car is to drive defensively. Always anticipate what could go wrong in any driving situation and be prepared. If another driver is acting erratically or aggressively, give them plenty of room. Some drivers are obviously intoxicated, adjust your position accordingly. On the highway, drive slightly faster than the slow drivers, but slower than the fast drivers, a substantial space can open up between these two groups and this space can be safer than the congested areas.

[@callmeishmaelk767]

Exactly on that fast/slow/space things. Let those other drivers via for an imaginary pole position. Lol

[@MattPSU02]

My Dad drives one of those Accent and/or Rios to deliver parts all day. Those things are not very good, but they are not death traps.

[@chicken2jail545]

I almost bought a Versa but ended up with a Sebring. Its super safe too, since you can't wreck your car when it's in the shop.

[@why97359]

Underrated comment lol

[@mohamadashraf3292]

Here in Egypt we have hyundai accent 2004 called in Egypt "Verna" They sell it as new 2019 for 11.5 Thousand dollars without even one air bag and no Abs we call it the Flying coffin

[@mistygreen5335]

😂😂😂

[@FaisalBash]

لا يكون عندك واحدة 😂😂😂

[@virtuosowins]

It's Verna (fluidic) in India as well

[@jd5n03sc]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@nasser20p]

ياباشا لاحظت هالشي لما شفت نيسان صني ٢٠١٠ قيمتها جدا غاليه ١١٤ الف جنيه! وده سعر سياره نيسان صني ٢٠١٨ واكسنت ٢٠١٨. المقاطعه حل لان السيارات دي غير امنه نهائي ولا فيها اي فخامه ولا اي شي مجرد مكينه ومكيف

[@Ebbsilen]

I owned 30 cars in my life and the most dangerous ones were clearly the 93-97 Corollas. When it was not catching fire, it could stop running/lighting/braking/turning at any moment. It once happened on a slippy icy road in winter. Having no more steering or brakes, the car slipped 90 degrees and i ended up in the opposite way with a semi truck braking and stopping 1 inch of my door. Let me tell you i don't feel unsafe in my 2016 Accent now...

[@bryantdeleon7462]

I learned to drive manuals in a 94 Corolla. One of the best cars I've ever owned. Cheap and super reliable . I'm shocked you went through all that, but I'm glad you're still with us!

[@Ebbsilen]

@@bryantdeleon7462 I,m glad you had no problem. I had 3 of them and they were all costly to repair and broken all the time. Engines and transmissions were reliable, everything else was VERY weak. Have a nice day man! ;)

[@bryantdeleon7462]

@@Ebbsilen You too bro!

[@stanleyi9240]

Oô’nin

[@houndmother2398]

Yikes! I had a 1998 corolla and it was nearly perfect.

[@justjay7283]

My moms Hyundia saved her life in her car accident, I wouldnt say there flimsy vehicles.

[@glennso47]

JdubFS My Hyundai Elantra saved my life in an accident. Someone t boned me.

[@stevee8318]

look up "anecdotal evidence"

[@fanfare100]

Which Hyundai was it?

[@justjay7283]

@@fanfare100 Sante Fe. I know hes talking about the sedan but still.

[@jezeski2011]

*they're

[@Ghotra121]

Scotty is a guy, who says to buy Celica, and behind always have Celica hood opened.

[@wewouldneversellourclubfor3166]

Scotty is obsessed with Toyota and he thinks the other makes of cars is rubbish.

[@Cruxair]

I have a 2008 Hyundai, only thing that had to be changed was oil and the spark plugs. It shows 200000 km, but I think it is more like 300000 in reality. I would recommend Hyundais.

[@backwoodschef632]

hahahahahahahaha

[@richsweeney1115]

That has nothing to do with it not being safe......

[@toyotacorollaaltis8613]

YOU THINK? So then the odometer broke THATS AN ISSUE

[@RockForMusic]

My wife was hit 4 times in her 2013 hyundai accent sedan and was not injured at all. 2 of them were very hard hits. Not totalled in any of the accidents either.

[@angeles1994]

same

[@steveeddy6876]

Hmmmm she must be tough has she ate some Kimchi lately?

[@toyotacorollaaltis8613]

those hits you called bad would be a tiny dent in my Saabs bumper or a tiny dent in my W126 guaranteed

[@jamievann9952]

You are spot-on about the Versa. My wife rented one of those tin cans with wheels we drove from Maryland to Illinois and back I don't know if I prayed more that we would survive or that it would just get us there and back.

[@mountaincam3520]

I'm finding watching Scotty is addictive. Entertaining as well as great information.

[@shawnt1206]

Lol, you're right

[@MinimalistBosnian]

Mountaincam as a lady who watches a lot of lifestyle videos and even makeup related videos and comedy channels, I really love this guy’s channel. Makes me wish I utilized my time at community college to get a diesel tech degree. Cars are such a cool topic considering I spend everyday in mine for many many hours.

[@wakeywakey8603]

Scotty is an honest mechanic which makes him a unicorn 😆

[@lightworker4813]

Entertaining, but not accurate.

[@lordhellsfire]

I own and drive 2007 Hyundai Accent hatchback, gotta say I love this car! It's got a lot of extra safety features too, handles quite well on Alaska winter icey roads too

[@adl6907]

🤡

[@richsweeney1115]

That doesn't mean the tin these new cars are made of is strong ....

[@titandoomshop]

@@adl6907 🤡

[@davidmoore5225]

2009 Accent, good car more power than the smaller sub compact mini's,, but not much bigger and close to same mileage. I like a 2 door hatch now most are 4 doors which is what they did to the Accent.

[@joeg3741]

I had a first year Soul. It was a great car. Very reliable, nimble, fuel efficient, roomy, and fun to drive. I did total it this Nov when a giant buck stepped in front of it- 70 mph impact. Air bag deployed. Not a scratch of injury. Not an unsafe car at all. You should try one.. Yeah I hated kia too, until I owned this car. You are wrong about this one- Scotty

[@adl6907]

Ok, troll paid by Kia to promote/defend the brand

[@joeg3741]

@@adl6907 yes. Everyone is a troll to someone who does not know what they are talking about

[@adl6907]

@@joeg3741 Scotty Kilmer :" Kia Souls are the ugliest vehicles ever made "

[@tonykernighan9175]

@@adl6907 actually the Honda element was lmao

[@tonykernighan9175]

@@adl6907 or the nissan cube

[@PRODROMOSMITROPOULOS]

My father had a 2006 hyundai elantra and he bought it new and had some mods done to the drivetrain one day as he was coming back from work a guy with a vw passat 2014 ram into him head on at around 70 80 km my dad walked away without a scratch the other guy was badly injured and he stayed in hospital for 3 months

[@niko2002]

Prodromos Mitropoulos Studio Epic damm I wish him luck man

[@ccmaster86]

Scotty: "These cars will kill you!" *Auto Manufacturers Laywers have entered the chat*

[@shmuelcohen4896]

see you in court, scotty kilmer.

[@thisismagacountry1318]

What are Laywers?

[@steveng.c.8524]

ccmaster86 foggetbout it😂

[@richiemow9847]

Is he not entitled to his opinion? I wouldn't buy Hyundai for any reason.

[@The_Real_Indiana_Joe]

@@shmuelcohen4896 Used government statistics, first witness your honor, the government.

[@1066gaz]

That storm brewing is scotty's wife wanting some work doing in the house.haha (:-)

[@Jcarlos845]

1066gaz 😂😂😂

[@zacktainment3951]

Idk man... my 2014 Hyundai Accent has given me 2 accidents with fairly rough impacts. One with an F350 and the other with a Ford Focus. No airbags went off and no injuries(besides a couple minor bruises).

[@davisdesigns1153]

i have the safest car in the world, its sitting next to my house and cant move under its own power.

[@zoezzzarko1117]

Love this comment

[@JohnK-ph3vw]

Damn. For a second there, I thought Scotty was doing a video on some of my old daily drivers! 😂

[@NGMonocrom]

Wow! kinda surprised the Mitsubishi Mirage was NOT on the list.

[@chrisrojas3561]

That's the car without airbags as standard? Is it even sold in the states?

[@bigbosskingpingeorge]

good, because I'm planning to get one, almost new for 7k.

[@Exploring_Nature]

this car got 4 stars, and me too gonna buy it

[@royaloreca]

That car still exists?? at this point, it feels like a distant memory,... an illusion.

[@sammolloy8129]

People say they are awful to drive

[@btaylor9748]

Yohndai accent - Scotty Kilmer 2019 😭😂😂😂😂😭😭

[@2004cyrus]

Lol I screamed

[@t.terrell7037]

H is silent….

[@stevewise1656]

Scotty- I generally agree with most everything you say, though KIA and Hyundai have the most combined IIHS Safety Pick Plus ratings for 2019. Including my 2019 KIA Stinger and our KIA Sorento. As for the Cooper’s, your opinion didn’t match the crash test scores. You need to track those ratings and watch those IIHS crash test videos for each of the Hyundai and KIA vehicles prior to claiming they both make flimsy and unsafe cars. That’s just not true! Bottom line, both KIA and Hyundai are different companies than they were ten years ago. Otherwise, keep up the good work.

[@samuelwainwright7535]

I agree. Hyundai and Kia are consistently rated high in safety. I've never felt unsafe in mine and I have been in an accdient,

[@Maxfli82]

Correct, they are on an upward trend. Hyundai group is one of the world’s largest steel manufacturers. So a lot of the newer Hyundai and Kia products use a lot of high-strength steel which helps with their safety ratings going up.

[@PaintedBunting]

I have you to thank for saving my life! 😄I’ve been watching a lot of your videos lately because I’m looking to buying a used car and I decided on either a Civic, Corolla, Camry, or Fusion at the moment! Wish I would have came around your videos when I first started looking

[@waelnatour9775]

Lora buy any of the 3 cars you mentioned except the Fusion. The only ford you should be buying is a truck if you need; otherwise, Chevy trucks are better. Good luck

[@josephwallace5485]

My son was driving a 2013 Kia Rio, in March a deer hit HIM! We noticed the airbag didn’t deploy, we figured it might be because the deer hit his fender. Anyway, the deer didn’t make it but thankfully my son wasn’t hurt. The insurance company totaled the Rio, now he’s driving a 2017 Honda Accord, he’s much happier...

[@stevenroland7472]

Same thing happened to me and the Deer was uninsured of course.

[@josephwallace5485]

Steven Roland Bwaahaaahaaa

[@junii741]

Honda's are Lovely to drive and well built too

[@jolenaagapisou3803]

Joseph Wallace - a huge buck landed on the hood of my 2000 El Dorado up in the mountains about 10 yrs ago, the deer didn’t make it; the insurance company paid me $6500, I had paid $2500 cash when I bought it the year before - lol

[@eduardosampoia5480]

Do not compare a rio to an accord...totally different cars.

[@jtf-joshtfitnessandlifesty3470]

car deaths increased because of distracted driving in the modern era

[@730F-Sport]

Also they're handing out Drivers license's like candy

[@Belynda]

Mike Litoris Most young people now lack common sense.

[@Belynda]

Master J I agree, most accidents I’ve seen lately are due to cell phone texting.

[@calholli]

All of these cars are most likely to be driven by women... coincidence? I don't think so.

[@calholli]

@Sam Santos Its just simple fact.. Look it up.. Women take up 68% of all crashes.. That's not even close to being an even split. I don't know about you; But I know several crazy women drivers that make me wanna walk.. They're out there, believe me.

[@elcuatedesmadre]

Thanks! My options for my next vehicle have been narrowed down!! Definitely getting a turbo charged Kia soul.

[@blueeyeswhitedragon9839]

Statistics can lie and liers can quote statistics. The Hyundai and Kia stats are high regarding deaths because of how & who drives them. The deaths are mostly due to speed, poor driving, and alcohol consumption, and due the low cost of these cars (both new & used), these are favourite cars among the young set...teenagers and 20 year olds. The cars are cheap, sporty looking, and driven like sport cars, hence the likelyhood of being in an accident and being crushed by a big, heavy SUV. If you want to protect your children...buy them trucks or vans as their first car...much safer and they just might survive an accident and drive more safely. Scotty didn't mention this but the Honda Civic also falls into this category... too small, too sporty and driven too fast by teenagers.

[@jeffreytownsend7814]

Those cars such as the Hyundai Accent could also have higher crash fatality numbers due to higher sales numbers but if you consider overall percentage of sales to fatalities it could be lower.

[@davidcopeland5450]

I’ve been in an accident with a 2014 Accent (that was also a rental) that happened from hydroplaning on a wet highway in the middle of the night trying to avoid a deer in the middle of the road when I was heading back to my campus after an emergency I had to deal with. Didn’t hit the guardrail as hard as I thought at first, but the right rear of the car was completely destroyed and was undrivable. Thankfully I was only shaken up from the wreck, nothing more.

[@1998lemuel]

Well, that's more of a tire problem than the actual car imo.

[@OFF1c1alG3n]

Me: See's that Hyundai doesn't make the "safest"car Also me: Buys Hyundai i30N

[@operatora588]

These are older models. Everything from 2017 onwards is much better. Cars like elantra and i30N are definitely safe.

[@itchyonion3559]

That’s a sick car

[@bikeman1x11]

idbuy hyundai kia over a toyota these days better warranty

[@edcipriani8873]

@@bikeman1x11 - I just bought my 4th Hyundai a week ago, I have had Hyundais since the mid 90's, and they are good cars, and over the last 10-15 years, they have really become competitive with even Toyota and Honda.

[@vacuumlover1]

Me an intellectual *buys a q60*

[@ski567]

Thank you for doing all the research for us !

[@masonreppeto882]

I almost made the mistake of buying the accent or scion because of the prices on face book market place. Glad I went back and took a look at the this video again.

[@nedgoyne4696]

I have to defend the Soul. My teenage daughter hit a driver who pulled out in front of her on the Interstate at 70mph. Both cars totaled but the Soul safety systems worked perfectly including belts, air bags and crumple zones. She walked away with just bruises and soreness from the air bag and seat belt and nothing else. When she went to buy a replacement she got a duplicate car, even the same color and still drives it today.

[@tieshawilliams4752]

thank you for putting me at ease. i bought a 2013 Soul in September 2020 as it is roomy and more importantly has 6+ airbags. I look at safety before looking at any other feature of a car and was shocked that scotty put it as a bonus car. Thank goodness your daughter was well protected by the car and guardian angels that day, and thank you for sticking your neck out in the soul's defense :)

[@nedgoyne4696]

@@tieshawilliams4752 My daughter still has her "backup" Soul today. Only major repair or maintenance has been to replace the timing belt at 90k.

[@marsenault9683]

Lol because Scotty kilmer is a joke

[@STho205]

Why is Chrysler not on this list? Because they are all in the shop.

[@TheWorldisTemporary]

S Tho good one ☝️

[@NoteFromSELF]

Being in the shop does not equate the most dangerous. That's the topic.

[@pyro7602]

Michael Self you can't rate a deadly vehicle if people are never driving them.

[@Rheisler1475]

lol

[@Lunar.Eclipse.99]

Now Scotty, I know I'm only one person here, but I've owned a couple Souls and I had a base model 2011 and I got in a pretty bad accident with it in the winter a few years back and went into the ditch and spun it around. I ended up getting out completely untouched. I bought another '11 after that, this time with the 2.0l in a Standard Transmission and I had plenty of fun with that one. They are alot more fun to drive with a Standard than they are with Automatic. And I'd say in my own opinion they've been pretty safe.

[@roberta7734]

Everybody: It's pronounced "Hun-Day" Scotty: no it's pronounced "yun-day" Everybody: dude everyone says "hun-day" Scotty: I don't care

[@markuzick]

It's pronounced "Hyun-die" in Korea.

[@roberta7734]

@@markuzick a friend of mine ironically pronounces it "hye-un-day"

[@Xachremos]

@@roberta7734 I unironically call it "hy-un-die"

[@davetate77255]

@@roberta7734 Here everyone says Hi-un-day

[@robertbogan225]

Hi yund day its easy

[@paulroe8964]

I love watching you ring that bell. Cracks me up every time. I don't know why

[@MoparRob440]

"I'm heading in the house because there's a storm brewin" Scotty had to use the bathroom.

[@RennieAsh]

MoparRob440 attention all units, possible explosion reported in sector 10

[@Neanderthal75]

MoparRob440 - or a giant fart

[@alyciacahn663]

LOL 😂

[@TheWay-up777]

I feel the train a comin its rollin round the bend.

[@paulamescall3449]

😂😂

[@eppyz]

Ironically though these six cars probably still will hold up better in a wreck than that Celica Scotty drives 😎

[@avagates7091]

Well at least the PT Cruiser didn't make that list 😂😂

[@adwhite804]

Theres only like 10000 still on the road...

[@bxpress6507]

Ava Gates yeah me 2..if they rear end someone or someone from behind pushes them into a car in front of them they can't escape through the front doors..have to climb to back and get out the back doors

[@glengerdes2447]

Yeah. I have two pt's. People put down your cell phone!

[@killerontheloose80]

@@glengerdes2447 my friend in Wellington Kansas has two PT Cruisers 2001 first generation and 2006 second generation beautiful awesome cars just maintenance nightmares cheers

[@GlamStacheessnostalgialounge]

PT Cruisers are incredibly safe cars. They're always broken so you can never drive and get killed in them!

[@BamaBronco1994]

I'm thankful to beat the odds. I was in an accident in a 2016 Hyundai Accident in March of 2017. Survived with a hairline fracture of my pelvis. No small feat for a 6'2" driver in a near t-bone collision. Most of the vehicles are cheaper to buy and most are probably driven by young people and old people. Those two demographics are charged higher premiums for reason. Anyway love your vids Scotty

[@grape1829]

@@user-zd9fc4vs4q Like OP said, it's probably the demographic, not the car. Cheap cars = lots of teenage drivers = stupidity = lots dead. I haven't been checking individual cars these days but Hyundais have done pretty well on crash tests for almost two decades.

[@ggppdk]

@@user-zd9fc4vs4q Elantra are really better built than accents in almost everyway, and then it also has about 2.5 to 4 times less deaths per million depending on the year made, about 18 model there is no data yet ? But generally elantras do not compare to accents

[@mariesmith8547]

Now I can say I have got a 2010 Nissan Versa, bought it new and love it !!! And other then general maintenance it has over 161,000 miles on it and still running great right now it needs breaks and those will be taken care of this week...🚙

[@linsan2988]

He is moving hands to make us dizzy and hypnotize. 😂 I believe your words.

[@MH-ty7fb]

I had a work emergency about a year ago and was going 95 down the interstate at 3am. I was passed by one of those smart cars like I was parked. Must have been going 150. I have no way of knowing if it was modified but I didn’t think they could go anywhere near that fast.

[@godessofyouguess]

Damn!

[@Car1Sagan]

Put your safety belt on. Airbags won't protect you well in a rollover.

[@patrickpark4128]

Or any other crashes really because they are built to work together with the safety belt.

[@calholli]

neither will a seat belt... You're still gonna bang your head on everything around you and crack it open like an unboiled egg.

[@anthonymolina7416]

If you roll over on your side the the curtain airbags should help

[@ryans413]

How hard is it too put a seatbelt on to use indicators and to put away the cell phone really how hard is it. Takes two seconds to clip the belt in not even a second to flick the indicators on and no seconds to put down the phone cause you shouldn't even be touching it at all why'll driving

[@Car1Sagan]

@@anthonymolina7416 a rollover usually means a 360° or many of them.

[@signdeals4972]

I believe the injury and fatality rate is more a reflection of the demographic that buys those cars rather than the cars themselves. Similarly, you can probably ask one of those owners if they change their oil regularly... They may respond with a blank stare

[@Kluneberg]

I agree, all of those looks like something a young inexperienced person would drive, also the type of person most likely to use their phone while doing so.

[@adwhite804]

They probably didnt know it has/had oil ... Beleive me I have met a few. But worse. Are those who know...butnjuat dont do it..then try to complain, bit#! & moan and make legal threats... But never had an oil change and the odometer reads 30,40....even 80+ on one particular vehicle... Smh...

[@santoslhalper8702]

this is exactly right

[@gravemind6536]

@@adwhite804 I knew someone who went 50,000 miles without changing the oil and filter. They bought the car with 30,000 miles so it was on 80,000 miles. They were also driving with scored front rotors. I drove that car and was immediatly blown away by how badly it was driving. I immediatly made them take it to a mechanic to get it fixed and remarkably it still runs today with 130,000 miles on it.

[@MrR2185]

@@gravemind6536 What kind of car was it? Maybe I need to get one of those.

[@xminusone1]

They are mostly dangerous to local built car as they sale alot more. And by the way, my first ever girlfriend and her brother died in a car crash. Her brother was driving a Chrysler Newport sport 1971. For thoses who don't know, it was basically a land yacht. They were both decapitated by the hood (bonnet) in a frontal impact.

[@gretcheneliz3499]

Was working Hyundai dealership. 3 separate times seen a Hyundai get towed in that made us cringe knowing there was no possible way anyone in the vehicle could have survived. 2x they not only walked away but without a scratch. 3rd time she was admitted overnight for observation, yet again walked away with a small quarter sized bruise and about an inch long scratch. Granted these 3 vehicles were all Elantras, that was enough for me to purchase 1.

[@goodiegoodygumdrops]

Is a 2016 elantra worth it to purchase?

[@Nick-ko1tw]

Scotty: 5 Cars that Will Kill You Tata Nano: "(chuckles) i'm in danger"

[@syxepop]

ki jssn, why do you think it DIDN'T HAD A CHANCE IN H3LL to be sold in NoAm? The Regulators would've laughed at poor Mr. Rattan... There are such published lists for the Indian sub-continent that include 5 DIFFERENT CARS and can be even from European or American-based manufacturers...

[@jumpman2346]

thas jus gaey

[@Ironsja11]

Scotty is correct about the Ford Focus, those cars can take a hit. I got hit freaking hard in the front/drivers side corner and I walked away with zero injuries. The car was completely mashed. I took the insurance $$ and bought another Focus.

[@timothycc711]

It's just too bad people dont know how to drive a dual clutch. They think it's a regular slushbox. Dual clutches wear out when you creep forward in traffic real slow.

[@jasonashley9853]

@@timothycc711 it's also a shame Ford uses bad software on them. They'd have a great reputation otherwise.

[@Ironsja11]

I should have added my Focus hatchback is a manual transmission, the one that got smashed was too. I avoid auto transmissions whenever possible.

[@jasonashley9853]

@@Ironsja11 can't go wrong there. I have the DCT but I bought a custom tune for it. Drives great. Not a bad design IMO, just poorly executed on the software portion by Ford. Renault sells a car with the same transmission and it doesn't have the problems the Fiesta and Focus do. Real eye opening.

[@ronriggs9954]

One of the issues with the Scion's might be because they're driven by young drivers, going to fast, while texting. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@MrDreams1984]

I have an 2016 Hyundai Accent pretty good car... BUT... the handling is crap stock. The issue with this car is the cheap skinny tires and beam in the back. Replace the shocks with a veloster set. The handing improves a lot

[@nicoargca]

I own a Hyundai sonata and that damn thing is built like a tank. Now on the other hand my dad was given a 2017 Elantra for work and its such a flimsy, poorly isolated car that one of the wheel wells got bent inwards from the wind when he was crossing a bridge. Unbelievable.

[@AngLi2000]

Did he just say “Yangdai” ?😂 Subscribed!!!

[@mariadalessio7160]

Crashes are caused by idiots by calling, texting or driving too fast.

[@josephgaviota]

The sad part is ... Even if you're the safest driver in the road, the next guy can only be 2nd best.

[@Felrock12]

My aunt owned three different generations of nissan versas and had never had any problems with any of them. They are good and reliable cars nonetheless. I agree on the fact that they are less safe, but throwing them under the bus is pretty low here..

[@heinuchung8680]

Well if the car was so good why did she need to buy 3 of them? If the car was good wouldn’t she keep the car for 250k+ miles???

[@blestodonte]

According to this guy, we should take bus. I was watching videos to buy a car, but because of him I better walk or take a bus.

[@mauritube5161]

I was about to go and see a hyundai accent to buy tomorrow but as soon as you said the word flimsy, that was it to make me stop.

[@chex313]

I have millions of miles under my belt (OTR Truck Driver) and I couldn't drive a Scion safely...A lot of blind spots...

[@MichaelWebber]

Rios and Accents are driven a lot as rentals so miles are high - 30,000 miles a year. Your stats are based on percentage of registrations not deaths per miles driven. But Consumer Reports has long argued that 3000 pound sedans have better survival than lighter cars. I think IIHS has a similar position. Other than high miles from rentals, I think a lot of teenage drivers get these, usually 3 years or more older. Rios and Kias used to be flimsy but the 2018 platform update fixed that.

[@nimab8935]

Scotty has the most honest videos. Definitely you are not paid by anyone. Thanks for being super honest! :)

[@teresatanasi5143]

Nima Bahrehdar so true

[@SuperPumpkin22]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@MyLifeThai371]

Many years ago I came across an accident on a two lane highway, where a 1996 Cavalier passed a Park Avenue on an icy road. The Cavalier lost control and was t-boned by the Park Avenue. It cut the Cavalier in half and killed the boy driving it. The Park Avenue people had their front end crushed in, but lived.

[@lti134]

Sad to say the Hyundai gets the best mpg mileage 40 mpg ,every car is dangerous with a bad driver.Nothing can beat this car unless you go EV. One of the few companies that don’t lie about mpg and sell a car ; Honda, Toyota,Hyundai call it like you see it Also the Elantra handles exceptional well

[@blueskyresearch6701]

Love the mileage on my hyundai 1.6-liter gdi coupled to a 6 speed manual. I have a 107k on it at the moment we'll see how it lasts.

[@rj9617]

I agree with Scotty. That Versa is horrendous!

[@bikehead6112]

Scotty I am thinking of buying a used 2014 Mazda MX-5 GS for 23k CDN (40k -kms); buying automatic transmission with the theory being that the owners probably went easy on the car and it will be less appealing to steal. Thoughts? Great content as always!

[@suburbanator91]

I had a Nissan Versa sedan as a rental. There is almost no meat in the front or the back and thought, ¿How can this thing offer any protection in any crash? The car was also easily blown over by the wind. Given that very short wheel base, I felt like I was driving the sandwich that SpongeBob & Patrick drove in "The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie"

[@IonStormGaming]

I got a 2017 Elantra SE trim with only 21,000 miles on it. After watching Scotty’s videos on Hyundai reliability issues I think to myself if I need to replace the car sooner rather than later. 😳🤔

[@andrewlopson3394]

There is an original owner of a 2014 Elantra with 170K miles at my workplace--she has replaced brakes , tires and done regular oil changes only...I would say as long as you do regular oil changes and drive the car reasonably, you'll probably be good.

[@bskifton]

We need to attach power-generating machines to Scotty's arms so while he's talking he can generate energy. :)

[@pythoncheese]

I have a 2007 Scion TC and has been very good to me over the past 6 or 7 years with hardly any problems. Is there any knowledge that I should know about them that I should know about? I almost have almost 138k miles on it and bought it at 93k. This is my first car and haven't bought another car yet.

[@jmmac14]

Here in the Philippines, Hyundai Accents doesn't even come witn airbags!

[@enriqueruiz5492]

Are you serious

[@jmmac14]

Worst part is, it doesn't even come with a Bluetooth. Nah, just kidding. The airbag is the worst. But hey, it is cheap to operate though. 😊

[@TheGenwil]

JM Macato yes better than a vios, when you rammed by a truck the vios well definitely cut in half, Scotty is biased

[@xcmskim4]

In Korea a lot of the entry level cars dont even come with front passenger and side airbags

[@HR-wd6cw]

For some reason whenever I rent an economy class car, I'm always given a Versa. I guess as a rental I don't care, but I know what you mean by them not being all that safe or feeling all that safe, not to mention they are under powered. I mean they'll get you going on the highway but passing, especially in windy weather might be a challenge, plus I found you can get thrown around a bit if it's really windy out side. Not the same as driving a slightly heavier vehicle like a Focus or even a Chevy Cruize. I personally wouldn't buy a Versa, partially because it's a Nissan but also because they literally sound like a tin can when you close the doors, etc.

[@broomz6426]

i own a 13' Nissan Versa and TOTALLY agree with Scotty. Horrible cars!

[@Maxfli82]

I think it’s the car plus the age range of the drivers. Those Hyundai’s and Kias are probably driven by lot of younger drivers who drive more recklessly statistically. My 2016 Kia Sedona minivan was the highest safety rated in its class, tying the Honda Odyssey. Hyundai group is one of the world’s largest steel manufacturing companies also. So Hyundai and Kia products use a lot of high-strength steel on their higher end models which helps a lot in crashes.

[@vadimnesen8060]

Scion TC - young people car that's why lol

[@AntiAntiAntiFa]

The whole roof of the Scion tC is tempered glass, so (A) it's glass, and (B) it's not safety glass. I know that's true of the first generation (with no choice of a different roof), and I'm pretty sure it's true of the later ones.

[@timespast4324]

not the car that's the danger, it's the distracted driver, more than likely young since these are entry level cars

[@DobroPlayer12]

Also women usually drive those cars

[@albieoval1657]

He also mentioned that if other cars run into you, it does matter what size car you have. You might be a safe driver, but if others aren't....

[@thierrynawar2668]

Hey scotty i have a 2007 nissan versa that i bought new which is pretty reliable . I just replace the oil and brake pads transmission and motor at my opinion are bulleproof

[@nickiemcnichols5397]

There needs to be a study of the worst vehicles to get hit by. Every time I've been hit, it was by a larger vehicle than mine. My company truck, a ford 150 got bashed by a dump truck, but survived!

[@Andy-kw5nw]

The Kia Rio actually addressed that problem with Steel reinforcements around the frame on the 2018 model and up.........at least that’s what all the KZbin video reviews are telling me.

[@operatora588]

Hyundai and Kia cars after 2017 are much better. They addressed the safety issue.

[@FeralPlumber]

When the salesman gives you a gift card for a funeral wreath after the purchase of your vehicle, that might be a clue......

[@Williedamaris]

Thank you scotty, I'm planning on buying a used car, maybe a 2012 , what brand you think i should get. I'm planning on a Toyota, I have a 2093 camry and 2003 Tundra. The camry is a manual transmission I'm getting tired of driving shift. What vehicle you suggest.

[@aimsterb8712]

I'm shocked!😱 My daughter had a serious crash in an 08 Scion. She rolled over, broke a nail but walked away. Another daughter had an 04 Chevy Aveo. That car was so light that a strong wind could have blew it over easily. Im surprise neither of those made the list.