8 New SUVs to AVOID in 2023 - Here is Why !!
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- Опубликовано: 10 апр 2023
- People buy brand-new SUVs or cars because they anticipate a hassle-free ownership experience without the service issues that arise as cars age. However, Consumer Reports Annual Auto Survey data reveal that some new car buyers will need to return to the dealer's service department more frequently than others. To determine the reliability of various car models, CR examines 17 potential problem areas, such as the engine, transmission, and brakes, and assigns a predicted reliability score based on the severity of each issue. In this video, we will be focusing on popular new SUVs priced below $40,000, and we have selected the 8 least reliable models according to CR's data.
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#8 - 0:56 - 2023 Hyundai Kona
#7 - 1:55 - 2023 Ford Bronco Sport
#6 - 3:05 - 2023 Jeep Compass
#5 - 4:06 - 2023 Mercedes-Bens GL A
#4 - 4:55 - 2023 Nissan Pathfinder
#3 - 6:09 - 2023 Ford Explorer
#2 - 7:09 - 2023 Kia Sorento
#1 - 8:29 - 2023 Volkswagen Taos
People like you keep my faith in humanity 😅
Source: Trust me broo…….
@@Jstars200Nah all of those are made by companies with reputations for expensive repairs, frequent warranty recalls, and lawsuits over known product defects.
@@Jstars200no, it is based on consumer reviews, company recalls, problems in the past 3 years, manufacturing defects and many more
You are so kind 😊
This message is for 2022 and 2023 Volkswagen Taos buyers and owners.
This video does NOT do the Taos any justice whatsoever. Don't believe Consumer Reports. They have always been bias on Volkswagen - they HATE Volkswagen. On so many Taos forums, no one has had problems. The *very early* 2022 Taos' vehicles had some issues with the engine - but affected vehicles were immediately recalled and fixed. Any other Taos, is a pretty reliable vehicle. The 7-speed Dual Clutch transmission has been used in many other Volkswagens and has been proven to be reliable. The 1.5T engine has been used in Jettas for a while and is expected to last up to 225,000 miles with little to no issues. If any lights on your dash come on, the problem is a 90% chance that the infotainment display needs an update. Whatever else this video said about a Taos is false information! The Taos received a 75/100 on its reliability scores from multiple other sites which is average and higher than some of the other competition. Don't let this video steer you away from buying a Taos, I own a 2023 Taos SEL and it's such an amazing vehicle!
My brother has owned a car repair and sales lot for about 20 years. The vehicles that he sees more of for repairs than any others are #1: Ford Explorer (he’s renamed it “Ford Exploder”), and #2: BMW (renamed “Bummers”). The Exploders are “all junk”. The Bummers always have major electrical issues and then engine problems after 100K kms. The vehicles that he seldom gets in are Honda, Toyota, and Mazda. Good to know👍
You could also say: FORD - Found On Road Dead. BMW- Big Money Waster.
My ex said, FORD meant, FIX OR REPAIR DAILY and too NEVER buy!
Found on the road dead 😅
I believe it. I have a 2012 Honda Civic I purchased new. Never had a single issue, and it’s still going strong.
I had an X5 and one day my battery was dead when I was leaving work. From that day forward I had transmission issues and had to fully replace the transmission. Turned out to be a known issue BMW would not acknowledge but was on several online forums. I refuse to ever get another one.
Kona, HR-V, Arona, Puma Safety Tests :)
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4 Forester since 1996. No problem and all maintenance by myself.
Subaru forester and Subaru it’s Toyota made
Isn't it amazing how they let go of thorough testing before launching? You're the test subjects for them. With so much advancement in today's tech, it's terrible to see these issues a commonplace among brands
I have a VW 2019 Tiguan and it’s the best car I’ve ever owned!! 80,000 trouble free miles! 35 mpg on a trip and extremely comfortable to drive on a long trip! I love this car!!!!!!!❤
I had a ‘19 Tiquan and it was a good car. Averaged 36 mpg on highway trips. Now I have ‘22 Tiquan and I swear it doesn’t run has good even though the cars are identical
80,000 isn't even broken in for reliable cars.
Thank you Man for the info is nice but as also i am an aging and Maturing person and with the updated knowledge it's good to have on the shelf of wisdom
Quite an eye opener. Very helpful review.
When people ask me about what brand to get, I just be honest with them, get a Honda or Toyota
My local mechanic said the same thing when I asked him.
My Toyota engine burns oil. My Honda transmission had been replaced 4 times 😂🤣😂🤣
My Toyotas have had the following miles. 92 previa;, 185,000, 2004 Matrix;225,000, 2004 Sienna; 182,000, 2017 Rav 4;(still own, 65,000), 2015 Highlander;(still own, 195,000). Never an engine or transmission problem on any of them.
Agreed... & a Subaru to the list.
Mazda!
It's an eye opener to hear so much about the unreliability of these beautiful SUV's. Thanks for sharing the informatio
Thanks for the alert. Very helpful.
2004 VW Passat. It was fun to drive, but it was a constant source of warning lights and EVAP issues. Then the transmission went out ay 80,000 miles. Replaced the Transmission, cleared all the warning lights at the dealership and traded it off for an 08 Honda Accord. I'm never leaving the Honda family again. Lesson(s) learned.
When you have winning formula like the Camry and Accord you stick with it. That's the main reason they're so reliable. The con to that is, the total loss of uniqueness, an zero hint of excitement.
Question: is the Accord as fun to drive?
@@krane15 I don’t think VW Passat is fun to drive either. Primary requirement comes out reliability and life for family utility and any personal use from A to B. I have no time to waste of repairing my car at dealership frequently.
@@BoZhaoengineering I've driven both, and although neither are performance cars, the Passat is a lot more sporty than the Accord. It also feels more solid and planted on the road, especially at speeds.
Reliability notwithstanding, I'd pick the VW every time. Although the Passat has been retired in favor or the slightly more luxurious, spacious, and sporty Arteon. Other good news is that this time is comes with a much better warranty.
Funny you should say that about the passat, I've been driving volkswagen for years and have 4 passats over a period of about 10 years, the first being a 2000 1.8 20 valve turbo, absolutely fantastic, scary fast and built like a sherman tank, two 1.9 tdi,s and the last being a 2.0 tdi dsg which was an absolute bag of shit, build quality like a 70s skoda and the dash would light up like a pink floyd gig until a message came up saying "low oil pressure, stop" and 5 seconds later the engine blew up, oil pump failure apparently. I will never buy vw again.
You're not lying about the EVAP issues, it's because they make their intake manifold and charge pipes out of cheap plastics
Want Reliability ? Lexus, Toyota, Honda, and As I understand it Mazda is good too. After having German cars and a ton of problems, I'm sticking with these 3 brands from now on. I have a Toyota and it is the most problem free car I've ever had.
I'm a previous owner of VW and Audi, they're headache inducing brands for sure
I can attest to Mazda’s. I have a CX-5 and it’s a great car. I do take care of the preventative maintenance as recommended. I’ve had it 4 years with not a single issue.
Haven’t had a single issue with my 2007 Mazda 3 outside of routine maintenance. 170,000 miles and still drives great!
Toyota became part of Mazda
@@fueledbymusic3 Nope not at all
Had a 2018 (maybe 2017 I forget) Mazda CX-5 and a 2020 Ford escape, the Mazda was nice and gave me no troubles but I liked now the escape drove better , sadly it was totaled two weeks ago after a F-150 took a 90 degree turn from the right lane on the highway trying to cut through the emergency vehicle connection to go on the opposite highway and I T-boned his drivers side going 70-75 mph , my escape had its front end smashed but nothing came in the cabin and I was able to walk would with minor injuries considering the circumstances - I just ordered the 2023 ford escape and I’m waiting on that now , currently in a 2023 Nissan rouge as a rental and it drives well too!
My worst car was a 2013 Ford Focus. It was the time when ford changed something in the automatic transmission. Since I got the car, I kept going back to the dealer because when shifting from 1st to 2nd gear the car kind of jump or even stall as if I were driving manual. About a year and 27k miles later, I got tired of the issue and ford saying “it’s normal” that I traded for my first Toyota, a 2014 Camry, which (hands down) it’s one of the best cars I’ve owned.
Shoulda got the stick 5 speed. Still, STILL have a ‘12 SE that besides basic routine maintenance, had to replace rear wheel bearings are 45K. That’s it. At 166K currently, crossing 200K right around the corner. PS That duel clutch was shit. Agreed.
Thanks for this one, now I want to hear mid size or sedan cars
Since you asked, my most unreliable car was a 1996 Volvo 960 wagon. Left me stranded for 4 days in Ely, NV during a cross country move and that's just for starters.
I am so glad I came across this video right before I trade my VW Passat 2014 with 2023 VW Taos. It is #1 in the list and not my # 1 in my list now. Thank you!
I have a brand new Tiguan. It has been in the shop more than I have owned it
I own a 2019 Mazda CX-9 - Absolutely love the car! Super smooth & peppy ride. Not a single issue in the last 4 years, just regular maintenance. Stick with the Japanese cars - if you want to own long-term.
Except Nissan, Mitsubishi, and Infinity lol.
@@anthonyjames4319 Infiniti is nissan you fool. And yes, only Toyota (Lexus) and Hondas (Acura) are good and reliable. Nissan used to be good until they got bought out by a french automaker.
@@anthonyjames4319Mitsubishi is actually one of the most reliable manufacturers. You ever hear of Mitsubishi have major problems?
@@nunosapunso6239 there a reason you never see an Eclipse on the road anymore..
@@anthonyjames4319 because they stopped making them? Mitsubishi is actually really popular outside of the US.
As long as you do scheduled maintenance and don't abuse the car, they will all drive for a long time with minor issues.
Great information! Thanks a lot.
Excellent and efficient video. Thanks!
I have 2022 Highline Taos. And I love it. No problem here. :D
Excellent video 👍🏼
thanks for unbiased opinion. I subscribe and share as well. what are the best SUVs to buy? i will check your old videos too
I have a Kia Sorento 4x4, 2018, I have had no issues, regular maintenance, @ 37,000+ miles I am very satisfied with my purchase.
I have a 2020 Kia Sportage LX 2.5 L engine with 84000 miles on it. I have had zero problem with it. Lately I have got software update for anti theft. My Sportage still looks like new. That’s all I can say!!!
Worst car was 1992 Audi 80. Stranded multiple times before I discovered the crankshaft key was chipped so the car would skip timing. Still loved it. Was built like a tank. Best car was a 87 golf gti 1.8. Lived at the redline for the four years I had it with no issues
Imagine that nowadays, skipping timing and not totaling the engine!
Very informative thank you very much loved the video
Great review. Very informative. Thank you
I have Mercedes CDI 320 for 13 years. No problems at all. 0. Brilliant car. Love it.
AUDI Etron-2019 was a lemon, sued VW and settled for $30,000 and kept car, ultimately selling it for $63,000. Bought Kia EV6, what a difference. Koreans got it right!
My mother had a 2017 ford Edge Titanium with the infamous 2.0L EcoBoost engine and it was a former rental car. Bought it because her 2004 Explorer Eddie Bauer had a bad transmission back in May 2018. The Ford Edge was a great SUV, however, she traded it in on January 2022 because it needed a new engine in which it had sludge buildup.
Best car I’ve ever owned was a Pre used Toyota Highlander Limited Edition. Drove it for years. We finally gave it to my granddaughter on her 16th bday so I then bought a brand new Honda Passport Elite. Hubby is a loyal Honda man. Love it ❤
I also drive a Honda Passport Elite and LOVE it! Best vehicle I have ever owned and I've driven a few! 3 Honda CRV's since 2005. Got burned with the '17 with the infamous oil dilution issue so decided to move up to the Honda 6cy engine. Great vehicle!
To bad you gave away a good Toyota and got a Honda, I have a 19 year old Highlander that runs and drives like new
@@ghryder I hear ya…both brands are excellent imo plus hubby bought and paid cash for my Passport…we had it built in Virginia and shipped here since he preferred Honda….soooooo there you go. I miss my Toyota but granddaughter is loving it. She is grateful to have it.
It's always amazing how design and design elements of the Saab 9-4X (from 2010!) have been adopted in modern SUVs.
at some point you should stop being amazed by this.
Saab was a great brand with some design features from it airplane division. GM bought it and foolishly removed the hatchback which was a standard feature. They lost market share and ruined a wonderful brand. Not the first time as they sabotaged their success with Saturn
Saab was a weird lookin' car with an even weirder placement to start the car. Why in-between the two front seats in the console area? Even if Saab did make it in today's world it still would've failed.
@@CC-si3cr Beauty is in the eye of the beholder 😅 The reason for the key position there was because sometimes during auto crashes peoples knees were injured from the normal key placement on the steering column. Back in the day they were among the safest cars. ✌️
@@CC-si3crthe placement of the key on Saabs was perfect. No need to search for location behind the steering wheel as with most cars.
Scary stuff - thanks for this information!
My 1998 dodge stratus broke down every two weeks. I learned so many parts of the car because i changed so many of them. It was paid off immediately so i was stuck with it. I had it maybe 3-4 years and put several thousands into it until the motor gave out with 150k miles on it maybe. I bought it with 65k miles.
Worst vehicle for me was a brand new, 1997, Jeep Cherokee Sport. In less than a year the engine had to be replaced, the windshield replaced as well as the fuel pump. Thank goodness it was all warranty work. Then there was the noise in the cabin from the front right pillar that sounded like the rubbing of the lid on a Styrofoam cooler that could not be diagnosed by 4 different dealerships.
This surprises me! I thought those old jeep cherokees have a cult following
If you trade cars every 5 years it almost doesn't matter what you buy. If you're in it for the long haul, simple is best. No turbos, no unnecessary electrical options, no hybrids or Auto start/stop. I have a Nissan Versa Note and have zero issues. Just routine maintenance. It has 80,000 mi and gets 35-40 mpg.
Wonderful advice!
Agreed. Toyota Hybrids are quite reliable though
Toyota Hybrids are more reliable that non-hybrids. I disagree with avoiding hybrids. Turbo charged engines I absolutely agree about avoiding.
@@cohenhs My Camry Hybrid would jolt forward when switching from electric to gas while at a stop light.
@@caseyhartman7094 I've owned 2 Camry Hybrids and both were trouble free and had over 150k miles when traded.. They both started extremely smoothly from a stop. I'm not a jack rabbit starter and they always transitioned seemlessly from electric to gasoline propulsion.
i change my car every year.
-i had a 2021 explorer ST ( kept it 9 months), first week in the third row seat didnt go down electronically. 3 months later the exhaust was making noise in the flexible part and had to be changed. i had no transmission problem or any other problem.
-then i got a 2021 mazda cx 30 turbo.( kept it 13 months). whenever i would turn in a parking at very low speed the rear axle would squeek. they aknolodged the problem but never figured out the problem.
-then i got a 2023 mazda cx 50 turbo. after 10 000 kms they changed the complete transmission cause when i would be in big traffic and slightly press on the gas pedal and rpm would reach 1000 it would jerk hard when shifting in 2nd gear. they tried finding the problem and couldn't and that is why they changed the transmission. when it got changed it stopped jerking but then a few days later restarted again. they changed codes and it stopped doing it and probably realized that they changed a transmission for no reason. then all the lights on the dashboard would light up and i noticed gas consumption was high. they ended up changing a module behind the bumper that fixed the problem and gas consumption is better now
as of now i think i will buy a bicycle 🚲 and use it as transportation.
2017 VW Golf Sportwagen 4motion DSG DAP. 57,000 flawless miles. Best MPG 42.2, 1 recall of the trim around gear selector. Solid, grounded feeling, quiet.
Friends of mine bought a cheaper model Saturn for their son back in 2002. He drove it five years and put 200K on it. Then his mom drove it when he bought a new one. She put on another 60K , then in 2018, she put it on Craigs list for 200 bucks, and got zero calls. She raised the price to 400 bucks and sold it the next day. She sees the car around town, and it’s going strong. Cool.
I had 2 Saturns station wagons and liked them both. I see one in my town (same kind I had) still driving around 20 years later.
My Saturn VUE had a Honda V6 engine
As an owner of a 2021 Kona I'm calling BS on this. 35K with zero issues. Fit and finish is great, good gas mileage, and all the bells and whistles I need.
Agreed, it's been great. No sure how this is on the list. I know many Kona owners, and none have an issue
CR is a scam.
I've got a 2022 Kona N. Granted, it's got low miles but I've had zero problems.
👍👍👍 Thank You Very Much For Sharing This Valuable Information, Right Before I Made An Actual Purchase!! I Am Looking For The Compact SUV!!
You Have Helped Me To Eliminate 8 Bad Choices.
Thank You!😊
thanks for this as I was just about to buy the Taos!
Just ordered my 3rd Mazda CX-5, great cars, lovely to drive, very reliable Japanese engineering
I agree! I had a mazda6 for 13 years.. best car ever until a dump truck rear ended me.. now I’m in a Honda, but my next car will be a Cx5 👍
"one of these things don't belong with the other" would probably be the Mercedes Benz as the only luxury brand listed here. I guess they're trying to hit the wider market with the GLA. Thanks for the very useful video.
Two worst cars I leased were Mercedes C280 and C320. Lots of unscheduled trips to the dealer, a couple on a tow truck. The two best were both Acura RDX.
I have a 2001 VW Jetta with the big 6 cylinder. Has over 255,000 miles and does not burn oil and has a sealed tranny but I changed fluid 3 times so far. Only problems were a front end alignment that took about $2,000 and 3 trips to front end shops and it threw 2 serpentine belts. Daily driver while the $45,000, 2019 Truck sleeps in the garage.
VW gets 22.3 mpg, truck gets 16.8 over 12,000 miles. My first foreign vehicle and glad I bought it 12 years ago for $5,000. I will drive it until the wheels fall off.
I had several Mazdas other than oil change and tire rotation I’ve never had any issues with them 😊
The problem is they put to much electronics in the vehicles. Go back in time, car lasted 20 plus years without all the electronics. Why do we’re b
Need all this crap. Give me my 70 chevelle any day.
396?
@@jedclampett7705 she was a beauty, got stolen and totaled. That was my very fist car, my second car was a 70 GTO then a 63 1/2 fastback ford fair lane. Now I have 2018 challenger 25,000 miles and a 1986 irock z28 5 speed. 14,000 miles.
Thanks for the updates. Good video
My 2023 Taos 4 motion has been flawless.
2023 Kia Sorento X line owner here & we have been very happy thus far…. 👀
I’m still driving my 2005 Honda Odyssey. She is still running like a champ. My kiddo with special needs has trashed the inside but the outside still looks good. I have been considering getting a new car but it’s to difficult to decide. So many cars have issues I’m thinking I’ll keep driving mine till she is ready to be put out to pasture. 😂
We had a 2003 Odyssey. Thing was a tank. Traded it in on a 2013 Odyssey. That van was a POS. Good engine, but the A/C compressor went 3 times and the interior fell apart. Even the black paint on the mirrors peeled off. Traded it in on a 2023 Chevy Traverse. Never thought I'd ever buy a Chevy, but we needed a vehicle now and it was available. I'm a Toyota fanboy but none were available. Time will tell but the Traverse has grown on me. Great ride and plenty of punch.
I bought an Impreza 4 cyl 2litre turb0 in 2000 in the UK 240hp stock boosted to 320 after run in weighed 2200 lbs ish. Very quick and very nimble.
We ran it for 4 years and put about 80000 miles on it no problems rarely burnt oil, gave it to our son when he graduated. He put another 12000 trouble free miles on regular 12000 mile servicing.
Both we and he took it to Castle race track comb to finish off the tires down to slicks. Couldn’t get up to speed there but got 145mph once when we forgot our passports.
On off these not ours I add got clocked at 164 mph in Scotland big fine and 6 months walking he got.
It’s still on the road and had its front inner wings replaced to pass the Compulsory MOT every 3 years I believe now.
MOT is the Ministry of Transport tests at approved test centres, quite heavily regulated test required before an any private auto can be insured or licensed to use the roads. The MOT history is available to anyone who knows the tag it belongs to someone else now so will pass on the tag which says with every UK vehicle for life.
Great fun that car the first one I drove which quickly taught me that stopping is more important than accelerating.
Should say he put another 120000 miles my son put on it.
I have owned the German version of the VW (Tiguan) for 3 years and love it. There are occasional display or radio glitches in the electronics. Maybe they just built it differently in their home country.
Had my choices, and wanted to stick to a price point. I was looking for a decent size, good ride, quiet, nice interior. Also a nice dealer, often overlooked. Knowing full well what's going on in the past and present, I bought a Jeep Compass Limited. Has most everything in it, and the sticker price of over $37,000 was more than I wanted to spend. The Kia Seltos felt cramped, and it's a Kia. The Bronco Sport I actually hated. I was turning towards a CX-5. But my son's a Jeep sales guy. The dealer deducted 15% Jeep discount, which brought the total down under $32k.
The interior is really nice, leather, large screen and easy to use it. The engine is noisier at startup, but very smooth overall. Handles our crappy roads extremely well, and has the power and handling that I liked. Not as sweet handling as the CX-5, but very nice.
My neighbor has two Jeep Compasss', one 2022 and a new 2023 turbo. They have had no problems with either, and the 2022 has 42,000 miles on the odometer. The 2023 has a beautiful two-tone interior.
I think people for some reason like to knock CJDR vehicles. I have a 24 Hornet & so far so good.
Re: the Explorer. The two recalls are modest. A rear camera and a bad bolt (the bolt can be serious). The transmission is fine but Ford isn't programming it ideally - it skips about 1/2 of the available gears. Still seems fine. Just be careful about direct injection. Highly recommend adding an oil catch can to prevent valve fouling (an issue with all direct injection engines).
I personally had my wiper motor fail within weeks which was annoying as hell, but Ford fixed it pretty quickly. Overall, still very much love my ST (I know the engine is solid and so far no other issues).
It's beautiful, but no thanks.
Garbage brand had the edge St worst can and brand anyone can ever own ST or not Ford is crap
@@immanueljustin5122 Based on the *nearly* coherent sentence I am going to guess you are a RAM owner...
Ford has more recalls than any other car manufacturer in the US. I’ve been super disappointed by my expedition.
I had a 2000 Explorer. Excellent vehicle. Very reliable. Ran and handled great. Sold it in 2020. Prior to that I had a 1990 Aerostar. Same experience, but I only had it for 10 years. I maintain my vehicles very well, so that may be a factor.
Thanks Sir for the Information,,,,
Pleasantly surprised and relieved to see your SUV's to avoid video. After driving 3 Tiguans since 2009, then a Corolla for 3 years I missed the Tiguan and AWD and put some $ down on a Taos awaiting inventory. I got tired of waiting and ended up dealing on an 2023 Audi Q3 and as much as I love the car I had some regret knowing the Taos' arrived a couple days after picking up the q3, having a bit of buyers remorse thinking the Taos' topline was substantially less dollars than the mid trim Q3 and the top trim Taos features would have been nice to have....but not as far as reliability I am confident I made a good decision and have a great car that should be treat me better than the Taos and probably the Tiguans too I once enjoyed.
CR has never understood VW or Audi - my Taos (8 spd auto) runs great w/o any issues for 30,000 miles. Oh, just so we know, 43 mpg on the highway!
We had our Taos 11 months. So far it's fine.
Very helpful video. BUYER BEWARE! We are looking for a 7 to 8 seater with head & leg room for grandson over 6' tall at age 14, plus two younger brothers are getting there.
We had a 2018 Kia Sorento , it was a good car , we now have a Honda CRV the only issue with the Sorento was a failed power steering rack at 22,000 miles and a missing radiator damper which was never installed on the production line
both repaired under warranty the paintwork chipped very easily and it did rust on the suspension components quite quickly, the CRV is proving to be a very good car for us no issues after 4000 miles and its far more fuel efficient.
The 3rd gen Sorento s (2016-20) have a pretty good reliability history. Car and Driver did a 40k long term test of one and was impressed, not so impressed with their tests of current gen. My 86,000 mile 2017 SXL w 3.3l v6 and 6 speed trans has been flawless. Oil changed every 4k and all the other fluids have been changed once. I did also clean the intake valves of considerable carbon buildup @ 50k miles, but that is to be expected with GDI engines. You have to keep up with the maintenance!
I snagged a '22 Taos that was tagged as a lemon, some research on my part indicated - supply chain issues for a key part in '22, pandemic and Z-war issues, but Car and Drivers finding that the FWD model with 8 spd torque converter really delivered the highway mileage - 41. I'm getting mid 40's on regular toodling on 55 mph road near where I am with long errand runs of 35-40 miles. This care excels as a driver. It is like new. I go back an forth to the eurozone and the skivvy there is that the VW 1.5 turbo, combined with the - ZF I think - torque converter trans is the best. The trans - okay I have a TDI diesel and like it's DSG - this one is even better, always in the right gear. If you know how to light the turbo, and this one is easy to tickle, it excels at passing on 2 lanes. I've had zero problems. I will buy the VCDS ODB diagnostic module at some point, to know what the issues are if service is needed. There is one recall issue unresolved with the fuel feed but it is extremely rare. The driving dynamics excel, the features on this SE are great. Road tire noise is the only negative. All the shade drives the prices way down and makes it a screaming bargain, as the negative reliability chatter involves issues that are fixable. Thank you for making this a great deal for me by dissing it. Oh - the Rav 4 was just too expensive, and the CRV too big for my needs, but they are no doubt the top of the list.
My Hyundai Tucson 2017 tends to shake when I go slow (I usually go slow in parking area and when I make turns). Kept taking it to the dealership, but nothing is ever resolved. If you want something reliable and no problems, go for a Honda. My Honda Civic 2003 I gave to my sister, the car still works in great condition.
2013 Ford Fiesta. Stranded 6 times; 3 transmission rebuilds, several recalls and catastrophic a/c failures; all in under 90,000 miles. Ford offered us $500 for the car. Now happy owners of a Subaru and a Honda.
My worst car was a new 1987 Subaru GL-10 wagon. It ran great fir 3 years, then started overheating and having banging sounds on the engine. We sold it for a 93 Corolla wagon. Most reliable car ever built, I am told.
Too bad we can't get the new Corolla wagons from Europe here N. America. So tired of the SUV overkill here. We need affordable, reliable, sporty wagons to return to N. America.
My last 2 cars have been Kia. I don't know if I'll buy another one though. I've never had any issues with them as far as reliability, but their prices keep going up and up and I don't think their quality is matching those increases. They were always a decent budget car, but if you have to pay the same price as a Toyota or Subaru to get one, I would just go with one of those other brands.
I had Kia Optima GT for 3 years and no problem at all, only oil and filters change. Now i have KIA Sorento and is solid made. I dont see a lot of car makers that give 7 years warranty , mindestens here in Germany.
What?? I just got a kia sportage hybrid and id say the quality is above the other competitors options in terms of price, features and design.
Kia and Hyundai aren't "lower" brands compared to Toyota or Subaru, they just started at a later point so started cheaper to get a customer base. Their cars directly compete with Toyota and Subaru.
@@GhostdogMKD brand new Kia here in the states is 100,000 mile/ 10 yr powertrain warranty
I come from a family being lovers of Toyota...Together with my wife, we were about to get the new corolla cross. Till we found Kia Niro. We love toyota for its reliability, but the price to have a car with basic design does not worth it...
I own 2023 Sorento phev. Put 7,000 so far. Drives like a dream. Smooth phev and electrics work very well. Outside of momentary hesitation on pulling away, which is not a real problem, I am thrilled with trim, interior spacious sky light and mileage. Transmission so smooth cannot feel shifting. No engine noise in cab. Averaged 30 mpg on 4500 mile trip. Mileage numbers on plug in are solid. I recommend this car. Yes it is well over $38k
Good to know. I just got one and was stressing over the bad reviews.
Subaru Forester is number one for me. I’ve leased 2 prior ones and now I purchased my latest when the lease was up.
Number one in terms of the best or worst?
1984 Saab turbo. I bought it with known issues not realizing that it takes specialized equipment to do just about anything. After replacing a broken (literally broke in half) transmission, front brakes twice, "fixing" a broken body weld, and spending more in repairs than I bought the car for, it got traded in with less than a year of ownership.
Another Saab story.
We had Saabs for a long time. They were expensive to fix and always something wrong, but we liked the car in the snow.
15 years owning a Saab and not even a lightbulb went off.
I own a 09 Toyota corolla.
Has 158,000 miles
On it.
Bought it new.
Had to replace a water pump. And 2 ignition coils. Basic stuff:
Brakes, tires, light bulbs, wiper blades.
That's it $
Kept my fluids n filters changed.
I love it ! Corolla le runs like a top !
My 98 jeep bled me dry several times. Ugggg
I stay away from any European brand. Instant money pit once the warranty runs out.
Should do more videos like this
My worst car was a 2004 Chevy SSR... TWICE. The first one, I got brand new, and the convertible hardtop broke very early on. It spent 61 of my first 90 days in the dealership service bay, so GM lemoned it and I got a Vette instead. Later on, in 2016, I found another 04 SSR with decent miles and thought I'd try again - but that one was just kind of a rattletrap. I love weird cars, but that one was a disappointment. (Edit: I know the 05-06 were better versions, but I didn't have a chance to try those years)
Ive leased 2 konas since 2020. One was totaled out at 50 thousand miles no issues. 2nd lease was an ultimate i put 70 thousand miles on it no issues and just financed an N that has about 700 miles on it. Hyuandai brand has come a long way.
The only really troublesome car I had was a mid 80s Nissan Stanza that was just nickel & diming me. Water pump, fuel pump, etc. But it had high miles and was starting to show it. Most reliable car was a 2002 Sentra that I had for over 10 years and had its first unexpected repair at 210,000 miles or so. Currently in a 2015 Juke Nismo with manual transmission so I don't have to worry about the famous Nissan CVT issues.
Nissan uses a faulty automatic to this day it is for them a cash cow so no desire to correct
Maybe you should try other brands instead of nissan lol.
@@441meatloafwell Nissan used to make good cars in the 90s and early 2000s. They would be reliable as a Toyota but cheaper. Sadly this isn’t the case anymore.
@@D.U.B There's still the Altima and Rogue
I've had Nissan Xtrails 2.2ltr, and a 2.o ltr. Mk 1 Nissan qashqai and 1.6 ltr and Mk 2 and never had any issues with any of them, plus they were all 4x4.
2nd Gen. Lexus GS350 awd had abs problems, AWD never worked right, squeaks and dash rattles and a recall for high pressure fuel rail leaks which reoccurred a year afterwards which Lexus didn’t want to fix because they’d done it before.
1st Gen. Honda CRV had the transmission blow 2 weeks after delivery, numerous electrical faults including ignition switch, rear wheel arch rust and the second transmission was slipping when I got rid of the car after 6 years.
5th Gen Toyota Corolla had front brake rotors warp after one year, replaced front rotors each and every year for 5 years and a transmission fluid leak which Toyota didn’t want to pay to fix under warranty even though the warranty booklet said that transmission seals were covered.
All were driven about 12k-14k per year and serviced meticulously. Not really sure where these brands get their stellar reliability reputation.
The most reliable cars I’ve had were a 1990’s Chrysler minivan and currently a 2015 Cadillac ATS awd. No issues whatsoever over 8 years of ownership. Go figure.
Worst was a 2000 Ford Focus--steering column cracked; blown head gasket; window lift failure. By contrast, best was and still is 05 Pontiac Vibe running great with 233K miles.
That's a Toyota Matrix with different trim and the Pontiac badges on it. Great car. .
Just sold 2007 Vibe with 380 kms on it. Will run forever. Best car ever
Never had a Vibe but we had a few Pontiacs over the years including a G6 that was owned by three different members of our family and driven until it died. I liked it a lot - easy to drive and it had a good radio. I miss Pontiacs.
The worst car I ever owned was a 2005 Chevy Equinox. I got it used in 08 or 09. Cracked head gasket and intake manifold at 50k. So many wheel bearings, stuck brake calipers screwed up wiring harness. I had a 2014 Jeep Compass after that. Issues with gps unit had it replaced only because I had to get Chrysler involved dealer wouldn’t do it. Wheel bearing issues and a issue with the dealer rearing the boot and they didn’t want to replace it for free cause they messed it up. Then I had a 2019 4Runner. But I got rid of iT last year, I didn’t know it had been hit on the left side.
I thought it was a different vehicle that I looked at. My nephew rides on that side so I got rid of it and now I drive a 2022 Ford Explorer. Been fine only issue has been a cable on the right passengers back seat that caused the seat not to fold forward. I haven’t had any recalls yet. I have the Safer Car app to check.
I should have had a body shop check the 4 runner but I didn’t. My mom also was having a hard time getting in the 4 runner-it was the TRD pro so 9.5 clearance. The dealer I got the Ford from has a 15 year 500,000 mile warranty on their cars as long as you do all preventive maintenance at any one of their dealerships. They have several different brands so I think I’m good. I always change my oil at 5k I don’t care what anyone says. I’ve always been good about if any vehicle makes a strange noise we go to a garage.
@@aaawd445That year(s) Equinox was an Isuzu with Chevy badges on it.
Any make can experience problems. A brand new Honda of mine left me stranded in the snow due to an electrical issue. My new Toyota was recalled 9 times and experienced a number of issues in my first 2 years of ownership. My Subaru Outback experienced 2 head gasket failures and each coil pack failed in the first year of ownership. In contrast, each of my 4 VW’s were trouble free - only requiring regular maintenance. The same is true of 3 Volvos I have owned.
I reckon VW and Volvos are amongst the most reliable. Much better than Ford or Renault based vehichles.
1983 Mercury Capri. On the highway going 55 if you encountered any incline it would not accelerate and sometimes would bog down when stepping harder on the gas pedal.
2015 Nissan Murano - It drives well and comfortably, but we had to replace the transmission at 50K miles under warranty and again 12K miles later and had to pay 20% of the cost! The CVT transmission is a known issue for Nissan, and they have gotten away with not covering all vehicles impacted but it. Crossing our fingers and holding our noses.
Crossing your fingers never works with the Nissans!
We’ve had great luck with our 2015 Nissan Rogue. We’re shopping around for a new vehicle just due to mileage and space. It’s treated us very well.
@@Nicholas-HTX a lottery ticket
1997 acura rl with 275k miles here still going where I want 😂little rust lost some power but rolling down the road
I have a 2016 silverado, and I never had a problem.
My 2017 Cadillac XT5 has been into the dealer six times in two years. The first time was the rear diff the rest of the times it was all cadilitic converter/mufler.
Does GM or Chevy make good cars?? Yes, to me they're fine. I've owned 2020 Traverse it was a beautiful car to own and drive. ❤
@@wannaflyme I would say yes, but sometimes they do have issues
I don't get how ended up that VW Taos is the least reliable car? I love VW Golf, it saved my life when I got into a car accident on the highway. My golf was 100% total loss but I didn't get hurt at all, I really feel blessed and appreciate VW's solid material. I got two Golf and now I am planning to get a Tiguan.
Hyundai came to the U.S. before Kia (same company). The were actually fairly cheap "throw away" cars for folks on a budget. They gave a 100,000 mile warranty so people would buy them. If you made it to 100,000 miles you dumped them and moved on because any real repair bills cost more than the car was worth. The Kia Optima is basically the same as a Hyundai Sonata. My friend bought a '06 Sonata and I remember him telling me the dash cracked after a few months and he had to have the whole dash replaced under warranty. The best think I can say about them is, beauty is only skin deep.
Hyundai Tucson BEST car I ever had; my son is an A1 Auto Mechanic with all his ASE's.
My Hyundai Santa Fe bought brand new 20 years ago, and still running strong. There have been age/ mileage maintenance required, but it still runs!
We bought a 2006 Sonata. It is still running great. Very roomy, reliable, and very comfortable.
what year are you talking about? 1980s? its now 2023 in case you forgot :(
go check jd power or CR on who are the top rated cars! ow, the koreans are perennial winners in the past 10 years icydk
ow, btw, what tv or other appliances are you using? why?
I believe they have more recalls than any other maker.@@AbelDevere
2009 Dodge Journey I bought it with 50k miles and had to put more than $1,800 in less than two years with beak replacement every 4 months. After 4 yrs I had put in $5K
That's pretty bad
Does it eat pads?
Why you buy dodge dummy?
Stack away from dodge and GMC , go Toyota
Well, I bought a 2023 Subaru Forester Wilderness. A little over 40K, but that was because of the trim I chose. I had considered a Ford Bronco Sport. Glad I chose a Subaru. I knew it wouldn't make this list, but I still had to check
I’m getting a 2023 Subaru Outback. I heard they are reliable. I’m getting the touring pkg.
@@deborahgray3031 lots of engine lights..constant trips to the dealership
For me the car that I didn't like was a Honda Accord touring 2018. I had before it the 2014 model which is probably one if the best cars I owned. It was a lease so it came to an end in 2018, and I went for the 2018 model without thinking as I was traveling for the whole summer. I regretted it... Very low ground clearance which meant that getting stuck in Canada's snow was the norm. Low quality Michelin wheels that made you feel that the car was unstable. AC noises. Missing features such as the camera on the right mirror, which was ine of the best things in the 2014 model. Switched to a Buick Enclave Avenir in 2020 (2 years before the lease ended) and it was superior in every aspect (the only thing that it didn't have was the HUD,). It was my first American car experience.
I have a 2007 Ford Fusion SEL. Still runs great. The driver heated seat element died a few years back but other than that no problems. My grandson hit a deer the other day. The car still drives but the fan got smashed so no heater or air. Insurance totaled the car. We are getting a nice payout. But I don't even want a new car! I LOVED my car and that's why I refused to get a new one! So now I'm reading reviews trying to figure out what to buy.
The worst car I ever owned was a 1972 Mazda 808, which I bought new. In the four years I owned it I had to have it repainted for body rust and had to have a valve job done at 12,000 miles. It also rattled and vibrated from day one. It took me 30-years to buy another Mazda, when I bought a 2002 Protege, which turned out to be a great little car. We currently drive a 2018 Kia Sportage, which we bought new, and have had no problems in the 5-years we've owned it.
Mazda has come a long way. I have a 2012 mazda3 with 375,000km and no issues (just suspension parts needed changing).. I have a 2016 CX5 with 166,000km and no issues and currently waiting for a 2023 CX5 to be delivered. Cheaper then a Toyota and a better drive too…
I have KIAs and Hyundais at work, and their quality really put me off.. we also have Toyotas and those things are built much better. The KIA and Hyundai cars have lots of electronic failures (like the switches for power mirrors not working, auto stop start not working, lane departure warning not working). Yeah we beat on the cars because they are work cars but the Toyotas hold up to the abuse much much much better..
I have a ‘22 Taos and I haven’t had any issues with it! Love it
same here
Just got my Toas a week ago, Better than the jittery 2021 Kia seltos I previously had.
2001 Yukon 234K miles, knock on wood, still looks great and going.
My worst was my 16th bday present… a 92 escort GT that exploded 2 days after we purchased it… since then, the ride’s been even crazier!
The Kia Sorento was a shocker for me. I just drove a 2023 and liked it, but the salesman advised away from the base engine due to low horsepower. Ended up with the 2023 Sportage X-Pro. Every review video I’ve watched gives it praises. I’m loving mine. Based on this report, glad of my selection. Nice work 👍🏾
Kia has bad reviews, doesn’t hold value and they’re one step above chinese
@@billyjohnson9166 time will definitely tell.
How did you pay?
@@User94827Z. financed it.
What a mess they're crap, should have bought the best cars on the road Toyota
I am not sure about the reliability of this review. Viewers should check the statistics mentioned in it before believing what they claim on this video is true which I will do for sure. NHTSA constantly issues vehicle safety standards and requires manufacturers to recall vehicles and equipment that have safety-related defects all the time for most brands. I don't really think this should be an issue when considering buying a car if the car's manufacturers have already addressed the issues in the recalls. In addition, the review uses too many times as argument that a car has problems what only one owner has experienced with maybe a defective car in particular. It is like saying that the Toyota Corolla is not a reliable car just because my cousin in South Carolina had one with transmission issues after 3 years of driving it. This was only my cousin's experience and it does not have real stadistic value. In conclusion, I give this review a 2 out of 5 reliability rating 😅
What info do you have on the new Honda Ridgelines. I currently have one I bought new in 2009. Still running like a charm. But getting rust, etc. I would like to buy another one. What is your thoughts??