by The American organization Consumer Reports published its traditional rating of used car quality. Its experts examined 108 car models from different segments and price categories.
The Consumer Reports rating was formed based on the feedback of owners of more than 500,000 cars in the USA. The list of the most unreliable cars includes models with a breakdown rate below average. They were divided by brands, with the most unreliable brands being Chevrolet (13 models), Volkswagen (11), and Ford (10).
The Most Unreliable Used Cars According to Consumer Reports:
Chevrolet
Chevrolet Camaro (2016-2017), Colorado (2015-2016), Corvette (2014-2017), Cruze (2011-2012, 2014, 2017), Equinox (2010-2011), HHR (2008), Malibu (2013), Silverado 1500 (2017), Silverado 2500HD (2011), Silverado 3500HD (2011, 2013), Sonic/Aveo (2012), Suburban (2008, 2014-2016), Tahoe (2009, 2015, 2017) and Traverse (2009-2012).
Chrysler
Chrysler 300 (2013-2014), Pacifica (2008-2011), PT Cruiser (2008).
Fiat
Fiat 500 (2012-2015), 500 L (2012-2015).
Ford
Ford Edge (2012), Expedition (2013), Explorer (2012 and 2016), Fiesta (2011-2016), Focus (2012-2016), Fusion/Mondeo (2017) and Mustang (2012, 2015, 2017).
Hyundai
Hyundai Sonata (2011), Tucson (2016) and Veloster (2012).
Jeep
Jeep Cherokee (2014-2015), Grand Cherokee (2011-2015), Patriot (2014), Renegade (2015) and Wrangler (2012).
Kia
Kia Sportage (2013).
Mazda
Mazda 5 (2008), CX-9 (2013 and 2016), MX-5 (2009, 2015-2016).
Nissan
Nissan Pathfinder (2013-2014), Rogue (2008), Sentra (2013 and 2015), Versa Note (2014).
Subaru
Subaru Outback (2008), WRX/STI (2015).
Volkswagen
Volkswagen Beetle (2015), Eos (2012), CC (2010, 2012), Golf (2015-2016), Golf GTI (2011-2012, 2015-2016), Jetta (2008, 2011, 2015), Passat (2013-2014), Tiguan (2009, 2011-2013, 2015) and Touareg (2012).
