Toyota has made it very clear that it really does not have its heart and mind into building pure EVs... Toyota sees pure EVs as the fool's gold of the auto industry for the immediate future... and, I agree with them... there needs to be a spectrum of power sources for autos and Toyota is diligently working on those and will eventually succeed.
AKIO Toyoda was right except on 1 aspect, if the technology isn't viable today, doesn't mean you have to dismiss it. Because, you will fall behind and have a lot harder time catching up. I favor PHEVs, but battery technology is moving fast. CATL is already developing a Sodium based battery, which might be the answer.
PHEVs are a different animal than hybrids... they are basically an EV intersected with a gas engine and thus, very complex and expensive to build... that is why Toyota's production of PHEVs is slow and it takes a very long time to get them... plus, the high consumer costs is prohibitive to the average auto consumer as is EVs... that being said, with the advancement of battery technology, there will probably be some major breakthroughs for the average consumer.@@dwadd7528
Well... if your knowledge and business acuity of the auto industry exceeds that of Toyota's I would certainly like to see your bona fides... you try some things, you fail at some, and you win some... Toyota has the ability and skills to overcome its losses but makes up for them with its stupendous and highly profitable wins... say compared to GM and Ford.@@bmw803
@@feleciawallace8420 - Those names aren't *all bad*, it depends on the model. Even those brands have some models that are more or less reliable than others that they make, and not everyone wants to drive a Toyota, so it'd still be handy to know which models from those marques are especially troublesome.
I own a Subaru Solterra. I agree that its range is underwhelming and the recharge process is very slow but since I’m a retired senior, neither point is relevant. I charge it overnight in my garage on a level 1 charger. It is always ready to go in the morning. What matters most to me is its very smooth and almost silent ride. It handles very well and I find the cabin attractive and comfortable. For me, it’s perfect but I understand why it is not suitable for everyone.
He doesn't offer any data to support his list, a lot of these vehicles aren't bad at all, suggesting to people that a car is the worst from a brand because you believe they should buy the same type of car from another brand doesn't make it a bad car.
@@aldasilva2239 He also misses the point most people buy electric vehicles and it's not if it's the fastest car out they buy it for either they are against fossel fuels and think they are going to save the planet or they want to just save money on gas in the long run.
Well said. Basically, if a car meets a buyer's needs and expectations, that's all that counts to him. The buyer is making the car payment, not anyone else.
I have a 2023 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk , never fails me , purchased new and I love it , I also own a 2019 VW Beetle that also scored ‘low’ on reliability , etc . 6 years later , I am still happy with it , not one issue, I take great care of my cars and am happy with both ! I buy what I like …
@@gamingwithzan4654 that’s what they said about my Beetle but still only normal maintenance , it is a great car , love my Renegade too , my Jeep Liberty had a ton of miles , never an issue ever ❤️
@@Rnjeepshoelver Just enjoy the cars, and if they blow-up, get something different. People worry about things which never happen. What did happen however is the that the Renegade / FIAT 500X got axed by Stellanis - however that is spelled. In regard to the Beetle, it has so much personality, it is all about the uniqueness.
Really? The K5? 99% have an 8 speed automatic. Not a dual clutch. As for appeal, I still get many “That’s a Kia?”. Nothing has gone wrong in the 3 years I’ve had it. I feel it was a better buy than an Accord with a 1.5T and a CVT….
That Toyota does not make terrible vehicles must be a joke. The BZ4X is a wonderfull example: Terrible range and even worse charging power. The car in itself is no better or no worse than most chinese EV´s, but the electric performance simply makes it useless. Toyota also makes vans, but in Europe they just rebadge Stelantis vans, would you beleive that?
I really really appreciate that you repeated the name of the vehicle as you spoke of each one. Too often videos will only say the subject name once at the beginning and one has to go back to catch the brand. Tx!
Well I own a 2016 Nissan Altima I currently have 129k trouble free miles. I maintain it because I’m a mechanic. It just rubs me the wrong way when someone goes on UA-cam and makes unsubstantiated claims. The Nissan Altima is a great car PERIOD!
I have a 2014 Nissan Altima, no problems ,great gas mileage. It's one of the BEST cars I have ever owned, trouble free ! I guess this guy's name is really Miss Information.
Y have S10 Chevy truck is ok but is rusty they didn't put good paint like wen y work in a metal factory you can't see the non paint part you know what they are not in business
Thank you for saying that. I currently own a k-5 with 20,000 miles and have zero issues or complaints. And as for the whole “dont sell well” he needs to look around as they are everywhere where I live.
You lost all credibility when you named the Hyundai Santa Cruz. No one buys it to replace a true pickup. But that was your argument. I've had mine for almost a year now and driving it cross country twice. It's better than my previous 2014 F150 XLT with regards to comfort, tech, and safety features such as lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, side view mirrors and cameras, it's a no brainer if you want some of the benefits of having a truck bed but 99% of the time, you're not hauling anything.
You're right - Honda is doing a "good" job. Unfortunately, from someone who was around from when the first Honda cars were introduced in the U.S., Honda hasn't been doing a GREAT job like they were in the late '70s & well into the '80s. Cars from that era were built with jewel-like quality, which then started a long, slow decline when Honda started their Acura line. Honda could do so much better.
My upstairs neighbour has a Mazda MX-30. He rather likes it. He bought it knowing full well the short range but he uses it only as a city car. It was the cheapest BEV available at the time he was shopping. He has a 2016 or so vintage Ford Explorer for longer range travel.
@gtpcruiser02 I've had four gm vehicles and 3 of the 4 have been nothing but headaches. It's a shame so many (all) materials are wasted in the production of gm vehicles.
@gtpcruiser02 Remember there is LOTS of bias and regurgitation in the automotive media against GM. They never talk about the VOLT and some pickup trucks that clocked a million miles without problems.
You obviously never drove or owned a VOLT, BOLT and some pickups that clocked over a million miles. Yes, GM made lots of shit, but there is lots of bias against GM based on opinions. My neighbor has a 2014 Cruze TD ( Turbo Diesel) and has close to 300,000 miles. No issues.
@@Chet_24 really? so you've owned 4 GM products and 3 were bad huh? i guess the Millions of people who buy Chevys, Buicks, Caddys, GMCs are all going to go broke after spending all their money on car repairs huh? wonder why i constantly see all kinds of GM products from the 90s and early 2000s still on the roads today? I also wonder why every RAV4 I see thats over 10 years old has rusted out wheels and undercarriages unless they never see snow?
The Taos had just come out when I got my Tiguan, it is an absolute joke. I’ve gotten over 30 mpg on a road trip in my Tiguan loaded up with people, luggage and bikes on the back. The interior of the Taos is terrible on top of having a smaller, less powerful engine than the Golf it replaced.
Had no idea about the Renegade but I’m finding out real time. 3 weeks after purchasing a 2018 Renegade @52K miles it overheated and blew my engine. Thankfully I’m still under factory warranty. I was liking the car a lot before that happened.
@@Rnjeepshoelver Thanks so much! I am hearing a lot of horror stories of dealerships holding onto cars that need warranty repair for 4-6 weeks so I'm not optimistic. It's been two weeks and Powertrain hasn't even approved the repair yet. I may not see the car again until January/24.
Unless the car is just junk that falls apart a list like this is just personal preference and opinion. For example I had a 2016 Renegade 6 speed M/T for about 4 years and it was a great little vehicle.
Bought a Jeep Renegade in 2015, the first year available. Other than some slight bumper and headlight updates, the body is identical 9 years later. I sold mine in 2020 with 30k miles. Overall, I liked the vehicle other than a very jerky 9-speed automatic transmission. But figured I would dump it before the mileage got any higher.
As a Mazda fan I called the MX-30 being a stain spot on their record when it was announced it’s super disappointing to see it. I am hoping to see the mazda6 make a comeback with that inline-6 in the CX-90
I actually kind of liked the MX30, its more of a plugin hybrid than an EV and i dont think mazda really wanted to make it. That being said i have it over the hideous EVs from Subaru and KIA lol. But either way ill take my turbo 3
I've seen other videos about the Jeep Renegade that have positive reviews. I just bought a 2021 Renegade June 6th 2022 6 months away from new, 14,900 miles, had factory warming, dealership added a 6 year 100, 000 mile warranty I've had no major problems and am very pleased with the Jeep. It all comes down to what one likes. Had a 2012 new Nissan Versa needed an new transmission was replaced at no change.
@@Rnjeepshoelver They have discontinued the Renegade / FIAT 500X. A lot of discontinued models these days. I just wonder how many car companies will survive???
I had the accelerator problem 5 years ago with a 2018 Camry XLE, after having it 6 months, 4 times in a month when I would pull into a parking space, it would rev to 6000 RPM in gear. I had to hit the brake and turn it off. Morse Toyota in Delay Beach, Florida, the dealer was no solution. Service told me the results showed I had supposedly stepped on the gas and brake at the same time. I mentioned the past fines to Toyota for previous acceleration problems, but the reply was that was solved 😮
In defense of Nissan. I own a 2007 Altima. I have driven this vehicle for seventeen years an the odometer shows 200,000k. Except for one trip to the mechanic which set me back about $700, any other trip to the garage has only been for oil changes and the like. I really think that it's time for me to get a new vehicle but I don't feel right about spending those thousands of dollars when the car I have now just keeps on running really well. I'd buy another Altima in a heartbeat.
I think people understand that EV's are a very poor investment, and with that, quality and range are not critical. For me, the issue is price ! At the present time, I think EV's are all too expensive.
I think that there are plenty of EV options that fit a variety of needs. The reason the Mazda MX-30 had a limited release in the U.S, is because of how small the market is. The car is great for a European city dweller, where it was first introduced. The Solterra is not a great EV, but it’s a step in the right direction. In the U.S we have so many other EV options, with a standard range of 240-300+ miles, which is more than enough for daily usage. In general, EVs have already proven to be generally more reliable than gas counterparts. Of course however, reliability also depends on the brand itself. And yes, EVs are expensive! However, that number is going down very fast. The average transaction price of a new EV is down nearly $15,000 since September 2022, dropping from $65,295 to $50,683. We are still in the early stages, which is why EV purchases are incentivized, to grow interest and potential. Mainstream EVs have only been out for about 15 or so years. We have already seen lots of innovation in that short timeframe, and we will continue to see that. I am remaining optimistic, and I hope you can too.
I looked at a used Camry, and a used Niro EV. The Niro was only $9k more, while the Camry was 8 years old, 150k miles on it. Now I save $100 a month on gas, and will save more if it goes way up like it did in 2022. Plus it's waaaay more fun to drive. To each their own. My power company also will offer 6.75 cents charging at off peak, and all I have to do to get it is install a ChargePoint Flex. When that happens, my costs will be cut in half vs normal rates.
New cars SHOULD be trouble free. The real test is that 8-10 year mark. The K5 is an excellent vehicle but I still don't trust Hyundai Corp. so I bought a Camry.
@@0HOON0You really can’t go wrong with any of the new Kia/Hyundai vehicles. Not to mention the warranty of 5 yr/60,000 mi basic, 10 yr/100,000 mi powertrain. These vehicles are reliable.
I have a 21 Passport, and never have I said, gee I really wish it was a CR-V (I like the J35y tyvm). As for the Pilot; that's for a family with 4 kids, Im a single dude. I don't need no TV monitors in the back row (lol). If I could have got it in 2 doors-believe me, I would have. With snow tires, and the iVTM4-the Passport is absolutely sick on snowy-asphalt. Try it! (I'm not arguing with your review btw; I get it; I'm just saying why I love it). Also it's one of the last of the VTEC albeit just intake.
Yeah, but he's clear that the Passport is not a bad vehicle by any means. It seems more suited for single people who go one excursions with their friends
I think video is inaptly titled. Some vehicles are great for specific needs. The Passport is a great choice or adventures & small family needs. More cargo room without the need for a third row, totally makes sense. It's one of the most practical vehicles on this list. The screen is integrated into the dash which is preferable to having a screen popping up from the dash obstructing your view. Sure it'd be nice to have a hybrid option, but their V6 engine is proven to be pretty rock solid.
I went from the 22 crv to the 23 passport, and I gotta say I really enjoy it. While it’s older technology, it’s safe and reliable. Also for it being as heavy as it is, the 0-60 is not bad at all. Roomy and comfortable.
Toyota is not sold on pure EVs yet and its focus for the foreseeable future will be on hybrids/plug-in hybrids; this approach seems to have been validated by the recent slump in pure EV sales which took many manufacturers, especially Tesla, by surprise. Personally, I think all pure electric vehicles, not just the ones made by Toyota/Subaru, are stop gap until the fast evolving battery technology can produce much better EVs in terms of range and charging speeds, and I'm not even mentioning the dearth of charging stations which is a very real problem even in large cities. Until that happens, I'm sticking with either hybrid or gasoline vehicles, thank you very much!
Really good points. Quite frankly, I believe that the Toyota/Subaru EVs were built precisely for the reason this video's author stated - stop gap. Or, to translate into political/marketing reasons, to get the Feds off their back, and to placate the envirowackos in the marketplace. Toyota is not embracing the current EV insanity (good for them), and they'll focus upon their hybrid offerings, which are the best in the business.
Sad about F Exploder. I had a 99 Eddie Bauer w/ 5.0 V8. I put 266K miles on it, including pulling a camper cross country. No engine or trans issues, just normal maintenance. Sold it to a lawn maintenance company, last i heard was still running.
Absolutely in love with my 2023 qx60 infinity. I drove all of the luxury style mid size 3 row suvs and i think the bang for your buck is there. Highly recommend
I've got a Santa Cruz with the 2.5 NA engine and it definitely is not "severely underpowered." Plenty of power and I've hauled cargo in excess of 1,000 pounds in the bed with zero issues. The 8-speed DCT on the turbo models had issues back in 2022 which have already been resolved.
Great video, thank you! We need more affordable sub-compact cars in the USA. Why was the Honda Fix, Toyota Yaris, Mazda 2, and Mitsubishi Mirage discontinued in the USA?
My Honda Fit has been incredible!! It’s a 2009 and people still think it’s new! Literally 0 problems with the car. Only normal maintenance issues. It’s been incredible and is so versatile! I highly recommend the Honda Fit! :)
I probably would have said the Accord for Honda. These types of cars are made for the masses, but they striped it of any type of enjoyment. Only a CVT transmission, lackluster engines, bland styling. The car is truly for people that see their vehicle as just an appliance.
The 2023 Honda CRV is having a lot of problems. I bought mine brand new and I made a video about a major problem with it but it has several other annoyances and things about it that are not working properly.
The BZ4X/Solterra had a recall and stop sale right out of the gate last year, and for something that had nothing to do with the electric drive system at that! They used wheel bolts rather than studs and lug nuts, first time Toyota's done that, and those were found to be defective.
You Can’t own an Electric Car if you live in North Eastern U S do to frigid temps and some states use Salt on their roads, which are mortal enemies of Batteries ! Don’t waste your $$$ .
What drives me nuts is the trend towards smaller vehicles that drove the Honda CR-V down to mini-SUV size, and the Pilot down to mid-size even though there is no longer a full-size so Honda calls the Pilot "full size." If you do a lot of outdoor stuff and need a larger vehicle for the cargo space, everybody is heading in the wrong direction except Chevy/Cadillac who still offer full size Suburban/Escalade. I can't think of anyone else with comparable SUVs
Packaging efficiency > overall size. I've hauled a standard-size refrigerator in a Honda Fit. By comparison the Suburban's a space-utilization disaster - open the hatch and the load floor is actually raised above it, the ladder frame and driven rear axle eat space.
@@BillLaBrie This was an old one that was going to the junkyard. The new one was smaller and its' instruction book said not to turn it on for two hours after transporting it lying on the side.
My experience with *FORD* in the last 20 years or so has been very bad. It's no secret that Ford sells more trucks, blah, blah, blah, but tfat's only because they're cheaper than the better designed, better built, more reliable and better backed competitors. Ford once told me, after my F-150 *BLEW UP* with 110k miles (and multiple recalls for coolant leaks into the block) that I "got my money's worth." 😮 Nope. I did not get my money's worth. Ford doesn't care about it's customers. They care only about putting out more vehicles and selling more *replacement parts.* I'd rather walk.
My 2017 Renegade with 6speed manual transmission and the 4 cylinder turbo engine, has been relatively trouble-free and gets great gas mileage. Over 150k miles and still running fine.
This guy is ridiculius. Bitching that the TAOS is uncomfortable. IT'S A FRIGGIN ENTRY LEVEL ECONOMY CAR. He's however right that it is WAY OVERPRICED. It should be priced similar to 2024 Trax.
The thing that upsets me the most is why so many new vehicles have such junk engines and transmissions. You would think with todays modern tech. that it would be a piece of cake to design a long lasting powertrain, and a couple do that. But for the most part todays vehicles have hand grenade powertrains.
The only problem I've ever heard from any double clutch transmission is those that were provided to Ford by getrag. What I understand the Volkswagen the BMW and the Porsche double clutch Transmissions work just fine as they are designed to. Zedd Foster does know how to build a double clutch transmission. And I've read many reviews of the Honda Goldwing with the DCT and I have not heard a single complaint about it, I do however have yet to drive one.
it's getting hard to find cars that don't have the following: turbos, AWD, hybrid batteries and CVTs...these are all no-nos if you want a car that will last a long time without expensive repair costs.
Two of worst cars that I've had was a Toyota Corolla and a Honda Civic. Imagine leaving your car in the sun and the sun visors melt and fall apart. Yes that's minor but how ridiculous. By the way that was my brand new Civic. The power steering leaked , starter shorted out, alternator went bad etc and that was low mileage. When I got rid of it , was either 14,000 or 24,000 miles, I can't remember. Now what I've heard is some Honda's body's are melting in the sun. I saw photos of the outside mirrors melting. How ridiculous is that??? LOL
Wow... Everyone I know including myself loved both these low end cars you mentioned. My neighbor finally traded in his 1992 Corolla for a new one. I sold my 88 civic with 235,000 miles decades ago. Nothing broke or melted. They run forever.
@@bkaley8974 The Corolla was crap. I would exit the freeway and steering wheel would wiggle. Toyota service told me the rotors get hot then if you go through a puddle it wraps them. I went to pep boys and bought the cheapest rotors they had and put them in the trunk, then when it was time for a brake job I had them put them on , never had the problem again. The windshield got dinged over and over some kind of cheap crap glass, no other car has ever done that. The alternator went bad. The a/c compressor went bad. I had to replace the crappy cheap junk door things to open the doors at least 5 times. Piece of crap car . there was other things that I can't remember. that was a 93 Corolla. I bought a civic, a little past the warranty the power steering was leaking oil . I paid half and Honda paid half. The starter shorted out kept running the battery down . I couldn't believe those crappy visors with mirrors etc melted and came apart when holding the sun shield up at work. I glued the crap with super glue. . That was a 2009 . I always buy them new. The a/c started going bad .they said it must be leaking Freon but they couldn't find the leak. That car had about 14k miles when I traded it in. The Corolla had maybe 24K. I worked 6 days a week then and hardly went anywhere
@@mountuplikeaneagle Sorry to hear. I would be quite pissed if I ever had to deal with any of those issues. I think you just bought 2 lemons from 2 different manufacturers. What vehicle have you had better luck with?
4:35 true, but at least they used to have good V6 engines. Many people can attest to the fact that the 3800 engines were some of the best V6 engines from GM.
Oh my, that doesn't sound very reassuring, considering only a few CVT stand the test of time. Maybe the Subarus? New models have turbo charger -- engine strain. They have DI which may carbon the cylinders. And.... well, this is the modern world of disposable cars...
My company has bought a fleet of Nissan rogues starting in 2021 -23 already 9 of their engines have blown. They had to be junked Only 1 was under warranty to be fixed. Can you imagine a 2023 already has a blown engine. YIKES!!!My company also bought about 70 2023 Chevy Trailblazers .TBD how they hold up
imo in canada, the 2024 nissan leaf for MSRP $50,000 CAD is also one of the worst deal anyone can possible make lol, design looks from 2 decades ago, and 4 year old used ones sell for $19,000 CAD. Just to put into perspective, the prius prime is $42,000 CAD MSRP (but never in stock)
Maybe they're trying to capitalize on the fact that the BOLT EUV is being updated and no available for at least a year. My local Chevy STEALER has been getting between 3-5 EUVs per week since last year. Very good seller.
@@bmw803 Yes, I'm still considering the Bolt EUV, with rebates and ex-military discount, I can get one new including taxes, all in for $36,000 CAD ($26,000 USD)
I'd have to disagree about the Blazer with the 3.6. The engine is smooth and pairs up well with the 9 speed transmission with AWD. Now the old 2.5 4 cylinder was underwhelming, for a vehicle the size of the Blazer, and Chevy got rid of it for the 2021 model year. I have a 2020, with the 3.6 AWD and it drives well, handles well and has plenty of power. Also it depends on the trim level when it comes to how its made, like with the 2020 LS and LT1 models, LT2 and above have much nicer materials. Now when it comes to bad vehicles from Chevy, I'd choose the Sonic or the 5.3 liter Silverado, The Sonic is barely a car and is cheaply made and the 5.3 liter Silverado has much more expensive issues, especially with the engine going bad at 5000 miles being more common than it should.
I 100% agree with this, I have a 2020 3.6L V6 and it drives smooth and well, but mine is the FWD. Of course I did get the 3LT trim and it's almost fully loaded, I love it.
I love my 2019 Blazer Premier, V6, AWD. No issues with it so far. I especially like the cargo rails, a feature they discontinued in 2021. I disagree about the Sonic though. I have the 2020 sedan RS. It was 20k out the door. It’s peppy and well equipped for the price. A great second car.
these guys don't do their research. there is a big difference in the types of GM 3.6L, there is the LLT, LFX and the LGX. GM shoulda gave the 3.6L engines different displacement numbers. like 3.6.1, 3.6.2 and 3.6.3L. just a suggestion., my 2020 impala premiere does not have a single recall.
The Blazer was an incredible disappointment ever since it was reintroduced. I was anxious and ready to buy one but when it came out I really didn't like anything about it. Result: I own a RAV4
The Passport is a great vehicle for someone looking for old reliability, looking to avoid the CVT, doesn’t need 3 rows, wants a 6 cylinder engine and wants a better vehicle than the CRV.
As a European I can't comprehend when you call cars "underpowered". While watching the video, I kept asking myself "xxx hp is actually quite good, why did he say it is underpowered?"
How can you put the Passport on the list for Honda as their worst vehicle not to buy and then praise the Pilot?... they are exactly the same vehicle for 2024 except the Passport is a midsize 5-passenger vehicle versus the Pilot which is the 8-passenger full-size version and, trim level for trim level, more expensive... other than that they are virtually the same vehicle.
I’m an actual real American. I would get laughed at by my golf buddies if I ever showed up driving any of these Japanese or Korean cars. These cars have a bad look, both inside and out. I have owned many, Ford’s, Chevrolets, and Jeeps over the years and have NEVER had a single issue with any of them.
Ya know, my husband took a lot of grief about driving a Prius, especially about the battery. Guess what, he is on his eleventh year and the Prius has never had a single repair! It still gets 48 mpg. How is that Mustang of yours doing? Tell me about the reliability of that Jeep. Give me a Toyota or Honda for reliability!
I'll take those japanese cars over your american cars any day of the week, because they last much longer. Your golf buddies are dummies. I have a 2008 Honda Civic...it has 200K miles on it and still runs great. Just bought a 2024 Toyota Camry, and am sure it will last even longer than the Civic.
Most people would looked drop dead that drives US brands. With the exception of Corvettes, Mustangs, and Chargers. Anything US made looks dumb and stupid.
The worst car I ever owned was the Kia soul 2015 !! They didn't want to inst 2:31 all the anti theft device in!! It is a high theft car and insurance companies don't want to insure it!!
"quite good" there is literally nothing in his content that isn't copy/pasted from another source and clearly offers ZERO first-hand experience. let's play it safe and kiss Toyotas boring, "everything feels like a Corolla" raer end!!
How wrong was I? In April 2022 believe I made a big mistake. I leased my 22 Kona. I realize I should focus on the selling price, but honestly, my main concern was the monthly payment. So I put down $1000....at first. Then called and put down another,$1000 towards it. When signing papers I was going to to do 36k mikes 36mos. Then thinking at the time I may need 48k in thev36 mos. Life changed. At this point I have 8250miles. Way under. With that said, hiw wrong was I putting down 2k and do you think by the time my lease is up that maybe my low miles will help me much? By then I bet I will be close to only 10000 miles.
Any low mileage car should be worth more than a similar high mileage one. If they won't give you a better deal, just buy it out and own it. The way things are going, it will probably the rest of your life.
I think the 2020 or 2021 they started going down hill. My friend bought a brand new 2021 and has had 3 electric issues before it hit 1000 miles. I have had less issues with my 2016. It has 110,000 miles nothing crazy but better than the new ones.
I use to work at a Kia manufacturing plant. They are more concerned with getting vehicles out the pant as quick as possible. At one time they had soooo many vehicles on the backlot that field mice got into a lot of vehicles destroying a good number of them.
I'm an American but have not bought an American car for many years. I have had great owner satisfaction with Honda, Toyota, and Mazda. Besides the fact that American cars are expensive for what you get, I don't feel comfortable buying an American car made by a resentful UAW worker given that the UAW has had seemingly countless strikes throughout my life. Maybe that is unfair but it is my money and that's how I will spend it on cars.
cfb1923...You need to give American cars another try they have improved 100% My 2017 Chevy Impala Premier with 70000 miles and all the Bells and Whistles has given me zero problems and still looks and runs like new.
The 8 speed dc is so much better than any cvt though as it keeps the rpms down and makes the car quieter. Basically its a stick shift with solenoids added. It's too bad we don't get more sticks sold in the US.
On the contrary..... there are GOOD CVT transmissions out there (ex., Subaru's), and more and more manufacturers are introducing them into their line ups, whether we want them or not.
I love my Renegade. It's compact but big enough, great for city and handles ok offroad. Good on gas and has been super reliable. Mine is at 60,000 miles, no problems and my neighbor is well over 200,000 miles with nothing but routine maintenance.
Mx-30 was only made so they could continue sales of normal vehicles in California. It was more of a token vehicle, not an actual competitor, hence why production was low from the start.
Haha I just sold my Jeep Renegade. I had zero issues with it in the 50,000 miles I put on it. The 4 wheel drive was excellent and I felt safe on the road. It was however slow and shifted weird on hills because of its 9 speed automatic transmission. I should have gotten the turbo 6 speed manual version. I got a great deal on the trade in and I now have a souped up mad max looking jeep wrangler. Love it!
What's not to like? But, he's biased towards Toyota and we all know they're not without fuck ups and they're also over rated. He complains about the TAOS as uncomfortable. IT'S AN ENTRY LEVEL ECONOMY VEHICLE. The only thing he's right is that it's definitely over priced. 2024 TRAX is 5K less and you get a lot more for the $$$.
@@bmw803 Yeah, I was initially shopping for a sub compact/compact SUV when I decided to test drive the mk8 GTI. Fell in love & bought it. I have the base S trim. It’s one of the best value cars out there in my opinion
Always near the bottom of the reliability surveys, ranking even lower than French cars. VW are, like the rest of German industry including Mercedes and BMW, living on past glory and their historic reputation.
Had a 2012 Chrysler 200 which was the worst vehicle I've owned. I traded it for an 09 Toyota corolla 6 years ago. I'm still driving the corolla with zero problems. The Chrysler went to the wreckers 4 years ago.
Toyota has made it very clear that it really does not have its heart and mind into building pure EVs... Toyota sees pure EVs as the fool's gold of the auto industry for the immediate future... and, I agree with them... there needs to be a spectrum of power sources for autos and Toyota is diligently working on those and will eventually succeed.
AKIO Toyoda was right except on 1 aspect, if the technology isn't viable today, doesn't mean you have to dismiss it. Because, you will fall behind and have a lot harder time catching up. I favor PHEVs, but battery technology is moving fast. CATL is already developing a Sodium based battery, which might be the answer.
Mazda is totally against electric vehicles
they need to make lot more PHV.
PHEVs are a different animal than hybrids... they are basically an EV intersected with a gas engine and thus, very complex and expensive to build... that is why Toyota's production of PHEVs is slow and it takes a very long time to get them... plus, the high consumer costs is prohibitive to the average auto consumer as is EVs... that being said, with the advancement of battery technology, there will probably be some major breakthroughs for the average consumer.@@dwadd7528
Well... if your knowledge and business acuity of the auto industry exceeds that of Toyota's I would certainly like to see your bona fides... you try some things, you fail at some, and you win some... Toyota has the ability and skills to overcome its losses but makes up for them with its stupendous and highly profitable wins... say compared to GM and Ford.@@bmw803
From the title I was expecting all car brands. Where's BMW/MINI, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, Land Rover/Jaguar?
Those names are all bad... but the majority of the public has been fooled...
Part 2 maybe?
@@feleciawallace8420 - Those names aren't *all bad*, it depends on the model. Even those brands have some models that are more or less reliable than others that they make, and not everyone wants to drive a Toyota, so it'd still be handy to know which models from those marques are especially troublesome.
The brands you named are all infamous for being money-pits as they age. IMHO, unless you literally have money to burn avoid these overpriced brands.
I can do a part 2 for luxury brands 👍
I own a Subaru Solterra. I agree that its range is underwhelming and the recharge process is very slow but since I’m a retired senior, neither point is relevant. I charge it overnight in my garage on a level 1 charger. It is always ready to go in the morning. What matters most to me is its very smooth and almost silent ride. It handles very well and I find the cabin attractive and comfortable. For me, it’s perfect but I understand why it is not suitable for everyone.
nicely stated
He doesn't offer any data to support his list, a lot of these vehicles aren't bad at all, suggesting to people that a car is the worst from a brand because you believe they should buy the same type of car from another brand doesn't make it a bad car.
@@aldasilva2239 He also misses the point most people buy electric vehicles and it's not if it's the fastest car out they buy it for either they are against fossel fuels and think they are going to save the planet or they want to just save money on gas in the long run.
Excellent video. Thank you
Well said. Basically, if a car meets a buyer's needs and expectations, that's all that counts to him. The buyer is making the car payment, not anyone else.
I have a 2023 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk , never fails me , purchased new and I love it , I also own a 2019 VW Beetle that also scored ‘low’ on reliability , etc . 6 years later , I am still happy with it , not one issue, I take great care of my cars and am happy with both ! I buy what I like …
They are both new give it a few years
Months
@@gamingwithzan4654 that’s what they said about my Beetle but still only normal maintenance , it is a great car , love my Renegade too , my Jeep Liberty had a ton of miles , never an issue ever ❤️
@@Rnjeepshoelver Just enjoy the cars, and if they blow-up, get something different. People worry about things which never happen. What did happen however is the that the Renegade / FIAT 500X got axed by Stellanis - however that is spelled. In regard to the Beetle, it has so much personality, it is all about the uniqueness.
@@lorenschwiderski I feel the same you can get a lemon in any vehicle , my Beetle and Renegade are both fun for me to drive .. thanks so much ❤️
Really? The K5? 99% have an 8 speed automatic. Not a dual clutch. As for appeal, I still get many “That’s a Kia?”. Nothing has gone wrong in the 3 years I’ve had it. I feel it was a better buy than an Accord with a 1.5T and a CVT….
He’s lying about his so called idata. Nothing in the news about K5 , so far very popular on the road and you don’t even hear about recall
@@papaagidi2838 Just clickbait…
Exactly my point. The K5 is just beautiful with zero issues so far
K5 also has AWD, Accord doesn’t.
To each his or her own…
That Toyota does not make terrible vehicles must be a joke.
The BZ4X is a wonderfull example: Terrible range and even worse charging power.
The car in itself is no better or no worse than most chinese EV´s, but the electric performance simply makes it useless.
Toyota also makes vans, but in Europe they just rebadge Stelantis vans, would you beleive that?
I really really appreciate that you repeated the name of the vehicle as you spoke of each one. Too often videos will only say the subject name once at the beginning and one has to go back to catch the brand. Tx!
Well I own a 2016 Nissan Altima I currently have 129k trouble free miles. I maintain it because I’m a mechanic. It just rubs me the wrong way when someone goes on UA-cam and makes unsubstantiated claims. The Nissan Altima is a great car PERIOD!
I have a 2014 Nissan Altima, no problems ,great gas mileage. It's one of the BEST cars I have ever owned, trouble free ! I guess this guy's name is really Miss Information.
It's sad to see the Explorer & Blazer on a "worst of" list. Growing up in the South, I've seen older models of these 2 icons last 20+ years easily.
joesphbrian :
NOTHING IS MADE TO LAST NOWADAYS ! This the manufactures way to keep you coming back sooner than you want too.
In my area, practically every other cop car is a explorer police issue. I realize but they seem to have used them a lot.
Indeed. I one owned a 1991 S-10 Blazer 4-dr and I loved it. That thing was solid. Cars nowadays... they make me want to buy an old car again. lol
My 2000 Explorer just gave out, but my wife’s 1999 Explorer is still going strong.
Y have S10 Chevy truck is ok but is rusty they didn't put good paint like wen y work in a metal factory you can't see the non paint part you know what they are not in business
Thanks Shari,
I appreciate all the work you do in keeping your fans up to date !
This is why I sold my 2020 Cadillac with DCT. I bought a fully loaded manual Honda civic. Best decision I’ve made.
No one cares
The k5 isn't the worst car in the kia line up when looking at the LXS or Gt- line. It actually gets above average in predicted reliability.
Thank you for saying that. I currently own a k-5 with 20,000 miles and have zero issues or complaints. And as for the whole “dont sell well” he needs to look around as they are everywhere where I live.
@@seancatoe1304 vs the camry or accord it might as well not exist.
@@sprockkets👍The Kia K5 is garbage compared to the Camry and Accord.
@@charlesjackson1700 shrug, I don't like either of them. If I needed a car I'd get an ioniq 6.
Well atleast you dont get the indian line up of kias and their GT lines.
You lost all credibility when you named the Hyundai Santa Cruz. No one buys it to replace a true pickup. But that was your argument. I've had mine for almost a year now and driving it cross country twice. It's better than my previous 2014 F150 XLT with regards to comfort, tech, and safety features such as lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, side view mirrors and cameras, it's a no brainer if you want some of the benefits of having a truck bed but 99% of the time, you're not hauling anything.
He seems to love Honda and Toyota. The K5 is not at forgotten vehicle
Santa Cruz is 💩
You know Honda is doing a good job when the Passport, which probably just needs an update, is their "worst" vehicle.
Exactly
Honda is mostly good quality. Reliable with fantastic build quality
You're right - Honda is doing a "good" job. Unfortunately, from someone who was around from when the first Honda cars were introduced in the U.S., Honda hasn't been doing a GREAT job like they were in the late '70s & well into the '80s. Cars from that era were built with jewel-like quality, which then started a long, slow decline when Honda started their Acura line. Honda could do so much better.
Agree with this statement. Passport is much better than the CR-V for the class that does not need 3 rows, but wants or needs the trail capable SUV.
My upstairs neighbour has a Mazda MX-30. He rather likes it. He bought it knowing full well the short range but he uses it only as a city car. It was the cheapest BEV available at the time he was shopping. He has a 2016 or so vintage Ford Explorer for longer range travel.
He may regret buying the cheapest ev come trade in time 😬
I'm not sure about most of these vehicles, but I know anything made by GM is an immediate pass/never purchase.
hello77779....I purchased eight GM vehicles in my lifetime and only one caused me problems.
You are just misinformed and should give GM w try.
@gtpcruiser02 I've had four gm vehicles and 3 of the 4 have been nothing but headaches. It's a shame so many (all) materials are wasted in the production of gm vehicles.
@gtpcruiser02 Remember there is LOTS of bias and regurgitation in the automotive media against GM. They never talk about the VOLT and some pickup trucks that clocked a million miles without problems.
You obviously never drove or owned a VOLT, BOLT and some pickups that clocked over a million miles. Yes, GM made lots of shit, but there is lots of bias against GM based on opinions. My neighbor has a 2014 Cruze TD ( Turbo Diesel) and has close to 300,000 miles. No issues.
@@Chet_24 really? so you've owned 4 GM products and 3 were bad huh? i guess the Millions of people who buy Chevys, Buicks, Caddys, GMCs are all going to go broke after spending all their money on car repairs huh? wonder why i constantly see all kinds of GM products from the 90s and early 2000s still on the roads today? I also wonder why every RAV4 I see thats over 10 years old has rusted out wheels and undercarriages unless they never see snow?
The Renegade is a Fiat 500X
Fix It Again, Tony
Also the Porche Cayenne is a VolksWagen T-ROC...
/facepalm
@@Niphrentil That’s why it’s Unreliable
Putting a 1.4 liter in a suv is crazy. You'll get better mpgs with an engine that doesn't work itself to death pulling a heavy vehicle around
The Taos had just come out when I got my Tiguan, it is an absolute joke. I’ve gotten over 30 mpg on a road trip in my Tiguan loaded up with people, luggage and bikes on the back. The interior of the Taos is terrible on top of having a smaller, less powerful engine than the Golf it replaced.
I don’t see how the k5 is the worst when the complaint only applies to 1 out of 4 trim levels
The Kia K5 is 👎🤮🤮🤮🤮
@@charlesjackson1700Great argument. Very convincing points there!
Take a look at the site " Death Rate in Cars " and see which manufactures consistently place at or near the bottom of the list.
I Would trade my 2014 Genesis Coupe 3.8 with 67k miles for a K5 because of the Hatchback trunk alone.
Had no idea about the Renegade but I’m finding out real time. 3 weeks after purchasing a 2018 Renegade @52K miles it overheated and blew my engine. Thankfully I’m still under factory warranty.
I was liking the car a lot before that happened.
So sorry that happened to you !
@@Rnjeepshoelver Thanks so much! I am hearing a lot of horror stories of dealerships holding onto cars that need warranty repair for 4-6 weeks so I'm not optimistic. It's been two weeks and Powertrain hasn't even approved the repair yet. I may not see the car again until January/24.
@@kdburns that so sucks , yikes , so sorry
They all blow up, but they look good when doing it😮
Almost bought a Renegade last week but didn't. My Patriot is not much better 😮
Unless the car is just junk that falls apart a list like this is just personal preference and opinion. For example I had a 2016 Renegade 6 speed M/T for about 4 years and it was a great little vehicle.
Bought a Jeep Renegade in 2015, the first year available. Other than some slight bumper and headlight updates, the body is identical 9 years later. I sold mine in 2020 with 30k miles. Overall, I liked the vehicle other than a very jerky 9-speed automatic transmission. But figured I would dump it before the mileage got any higher.
They have discontinued the Renegade / FIAT 500X. Hope you got your price when selling.
What an exciting story...zzzzzzzzzzzzz
@@ConstanceCox LMAO..
As a Mazda fan I called the MX-30 being a stain spot on their record when it was announced it’s super disappointing to see it. I am hoping to see the mazda6 make a comeback with that inline-6 in the CX-90
I actually kind of liked the MX30, its more of a plugin hybrid than an EV and i dont think mazda really wanted to make it. That being said i have it over the hideous EVs from Subaru and KIA lol. But either way ill take my turbo 3
It would be great to see a part 2 featuring luxury brands
I could do that 👍
Also full-size cars best reliable ones an unreliable ones thinking of getting one as a first car
@@carhelpcorner do it man @
I've seen other videos about the Jeep Renegade that have positive reviews. I just bought a 2021 Renegade June 6th 2022 6 months away from new, 14,900 miles, had factory warming, dealership added a 6 year 100, 000 mile warranty I've had no major problems and am very pleased with the Jeep. It all comes down to what one likes. Had a 2012 new Nissan Versa needed an new transmission was replaced at no change.
Jeep and Chrysler products are sub par. Have been for 40+ years. Have owned both and as they say “Never Again “
I loooove my 2023 Renegade Trailhawk previously I had a Jeep Liberty and never had an issue with it !
@@Rnjeepshoelver They have discontinued the Renegade / FIAT 500X. A lot of discontinued models these days. I just wonder how many car companies will survive???
@@lorenschwiderski I know it is very strange !
I had the accelerator problem 5 years ago with a 2018 Camry XLE, after having it 6 months, 4 times in a month
when I would pull into a parking space,
it would rev to 6000 RPM in gear. I had
to hit the brake and turn it off.
Morse Toyota in Delay Beach, Florida,
the dealer was no solution. Service
told me the results showed I had
supposedly stepped on the gas and brake at the same time. I mentioned
the past fines to Toyota for previous acceleration problems, but the reply
was that was solved 😮
The nissan altima… An ultimate favourite of mine. Let’s be honest though, there is absolutely no reason to buy one today. Accurate vid
I test drove a Passport in 2020 and was really underwhelmed. Glad I went with the 4Runner instead.
Apples and oranges
In defense of Nissan. I own a 2007 Altima. I have driven this vehicle for seventeen years an the odometer shows 200,000k. Except for one trip to the mechanic which set me back about $700, any other trip to the garage has only been for oil changes and the like. I really think that it's time for me to get a new vehicle but I don't feel right about spending those thousands of dollars when the car I have now just keeps on running really well. I'd buy another Altima in a heartbeat.
I think people understand that EV's are a very poor investment, and with that, quality and range are not critical. For me, the issue is price ! At the present time, I think EV's are all too expensive.
I think that there are plenty of EV options that fit a variety of needs. The reason the Mazda MX-30 had a limited release in the U.S, is because of how small the market is. The car is great for a European city dweller, where it was first introduced. The Solterra is not a great EV, but it’s a step in the right direction. In the U.S we have so many other EV options, with a standard range of 240-300+ miles, which is more than enough for daily usage. In general, EVs have already proven to be generally more reliable than gas counterparts. Of course however, reliability also depends on the brand itself. And yes, EVs are expensive! However, that number is going down very fast. The average transaction price of a new EV is down nearly $15,000 since September 2022, dropping from $65,295 to $50,683. We are still in the early stages, which is why EV purchases are incentivized, to grow interest and potential. Mainstream EVs have only been out for about 15 or so years. We have already seen lots of innovation in that short timeframe, and we will continue to see that. I am remaining optimistic, and I hope you can too.
I looked at a used Camry, and a used Niro EV. The Niro was only $9k more, while the Camry was 8 years old, 150k miles on it. Now I save $100 a month on gas, and will save more if it goes way up like it did in 2022. Plus it's waaaay more fun to drive.
To each their own. My power company also will offer 6.75 cents charging at off peak, and all I have to do to get it is install a ChargePoint Flex. When that happens, my costs will be cut in half vs normal rates.
@@rylans.5365 if EVs are so great, why are toyota and mazda giving up on making them?
IO had a K5, had NO problems and loved it.
New cars SHOULD be trouble free. The real test is that 8-10 year mark.
The K5 is an excellent vehicle but I still don't trust Hyundai Corp. so I bought a Camry.
@@0HOON0You really can’t go wrong with any of the new Kia/Hyundai vehicles. Not to mention the warranty of 5 yr/60,000 mi basic, 10 yr/100,000 mi powertrain. These vehicles are reliable.
Worst Nissan is any Nissan with a cvt transmission.
I have a 21 Passport, and never have I said, gee I really wish it was a CR-V (I like the J35y tyvm). As for the Pilot; that's for a family with 4 kids, Im a single dude. I don't need no TV monitors in the back row (lol). If I could have got it in 2 doors-believe me, I would have. With snow tires, and the iVTM4-the Passport is absolutely sick on snowy-asphalt. Try it! (I'm not arguing with your review btw; I get it; I'm just saying why I love it). Also it's one of the last of the VTEC albeit just intake.
Yeah, but he's clear that the Passport is not a bad vehicle by any means. It seems more suited for single people who go one excursions with their friends
Yea its just dated its still on the pilot platform from like 2016 With the new pilot platform im sure the passport will become a top contender again
The current Passport is great, but Honda should be making some nice updates to it next year.
I think video is inaptly titled. Some vehicles are great for specific needs. The Passport is a great choice or adventures & small family needs. More cargo room without the need for a third row, totally makes sense. It's one of the most practical vehicles on this list.
The screen is integrated into the dash which is preferable to having a screen popping up from the dash obstructing your view.
Sure it'd be nice to have a hybrid option, but their V6 engine is proven to be pretty rock solid.
I went from the 22 crv to the 23 passport, and I gotta say I really enjoy it. While it’s older technology, it’s safe and reliable. Also for it being as heavy as it is, the 0-60 is not bad at all. Roomy and comfortable.
Toyota is not sold on pure EVs yet and its focus for the foreseeable future will be on hybrids/plug-in hybrids; this approach seems to have been validated by the recent slump in pure EV sales which took many manufacturers, especially Tesla, by surprise. Personally, I think all pure electric vehicles, not just the ones made by Toyota/Subaru, are stop gap until the fast evolving battery technology can produce much better EVs in terms of range and charging speeds, and I'm not even mentioning the dearth of charging stations which is a very real problem even in large cities. Until that happens, I'm sticking with either hybrid or gasoline vehicles, thank you very much!
Really good points. Quite frankly, I believe that the Toyota/Subaru EVs were built precisely for the reason this video's author stated - stop gap. Or, to translate into political/marketing reasons, to get the Feds off their back, and to placate the envirowackos in the marketplace. Toyota is not embracing the current EV insanity (good for them), and they'll focus upon their hybrid offerings, which are the best in the business.
Honda passport? Id say CRV, That 1.5 turbo with oil dilution. I wouldnt go near it.
To make it very short: don't buy an American car.
Sad about F Exploder. I had a 99 Eddie Bauer w/ 5.0 V8. I put 266K miles on it, including pulling a camper cross country. No engine or trans issues, just normal maintenance. Sold it to a lawn maintenance company, last i heard was still running.
I have a 2016 no problems. Have a buddy who bought a 2021 brand new and it has had 3 issues before it had 1000 miles on it. All electric problems.
Absolutely in love with my 2023 qx60 infinity. I drove all of the luxury style mid size 3 row suvs and i think the bang for your buck is there. Highly recommend
You nailed this list. Absolutely spot on. I had my model predictions for each brand you listed and I was right in all of them
I've got a Santa Cruz with the 2.5 NA engine and it definitely is not "severely underpowered." Plenty of power and I've hauled cargo in excess of 1,000 pounds in the bed with zero issues. The 8-speed DCT on the turbo models had issues back in 2022 which have already been resolved.
Great video, thank you! We need more affordable sub-compact cars in the USA. Why was the Honda Fix, Toyota Yaris, Mazda 2, and Mitsubishi Mirage discontinued in the USA?
Because in us no one buys them, only suv is in demand
For some reason , Americans want the biggest and most useless vehicle to drive to Walmart
Low profit potential leading to no advertising leading to a slow decline in sales.
@@nlpnt Just goes to show that the USA is not the land of choice it used to be.
They are the worst small cars. also, don't forget the Nissan versa
My Honda Fit has been incredible!! It’s a 2009 and people still think it’s new! Literally 0 problems with the car. Only normal maintenance issues. It’s been incredible and is so versatile! I highly recommend the Honda Fit! :)
The biggest problems here are either caused by the Dual clutch and CVT on Nissans.
I probably would have said the Accord for Honda. These types of cars are made for the masses, but they striped it of any type of enjoyment. Only a CVT transmission, lackluster engines, bland styling. The car is truly for people that see their vehicle as just an appliance.
The 2023 Honda CRV is having a lot of problems. I bought mine brand new and I made a video about a major problem with it but it has several other annoyances and things about it that are not working properly.
The BZ4X/Solterra had a recall and stop sale right out of the gate last year, and for something that had nothing to do with the electric drive system at that! They used wheel bolts rather than studs and lug nuts, first time Toyota's done that, and those were found to be defective.
You Can’t own an Electric Car if you live in North Eastern U S do to frigid temps and some states use Salt on their roads, which are mortal enemies of Batteries ! Don’t waste your $$$ .
What drives me nuts is the trend towards smaller vehicles that drove the Honda CR-V down to mini-SUV size, and the Pilot down to mid-size even though there is no longer a full-size so Honda calls the Pilot "full size." If you do a lot of outdoor stuff and need a larger vehicle for the cargo space, everybody is heading in the wrong direction except Chevy/Cadillac who still offer full size Suburban/Escalade. I can't think of anyone else with comparable SUVs
yes at 100k plus ,three times what i paid for my house ?
Ford has the Expedition Max.
But yeah, most people who need “hauling” are going for crew cab pickups.
Packaging efficiency > overall size. I've hauled a standard-size refrigerator in a Honda Fit. By comparison the Suburban's a space-utilization disaster - open the hatch and the load floor is actually raised above it, the ladder frame and driven rear axle eat space.
@@nlpnt You know you’re not supposed to lay fridges on their sides, right?
@@BillLaBrie This was an old one that was going to the junkyard. The new one was smaller and its' instruction book said not to turn it on for two hours after transporting it lying on the side.
My experience with *FORD* in the last 20 years or so has been very bad. It's no secret that Ford sells more trucks, blah, blah, blah, but tfat's only because they're cheaper than the better designed, better built, more reliable and better backed competitors.
Ford once told me, after my F-150 *BLEW UP* with 110k miles (and multiple recalls for coolant leaks into the block) that I "got my money's worth." 😮
Nope. I did not get my money's worth. Ford doesn't care about it's customers. They care only about putting out more vehicles and selling more *replacement parts.*
I'd rather walk.
All of my relatives who purchased a FORD were not a return customer.
It's clear as that.
At least the Ford Explorer has more room than a Dodge Journey, which is so cramped inside that Dodge should've never given that car a third row.
The dodge journey was also super cheap I’m pretty sure the highest trim was like $29,000-$32,000
My 2017 Renegade with 6speed manual transmission and the 4 cylinder turbo engine, has been relatively trouble-free and gets great gas mileage. Over 150k miles and still running fine.
This guy is ridiculius. Bitching that the TAOS is uncomfortable. IT'S A FRIGGIN ENTRY LEVEL ECONOMY CAR. He's however right that it is WAY OVERPRICED. It should be priced similar to 2024 Trax.
The thing that upsets me the most is why so many new vehicles have such junk engines and transmissions. You would think with todays modern tech. that it would be a piece of cake to design a long lasting powertrain, and a couple do that. But for the most part todays vehicles have hand grenade powertrains.
CHC should also mention that with the Toyota/Subaru collab BZ4X/Soltera, there's also the Lexus version as well, so it's bad times 3x
The only problem I've ever heard from any double clutch transmission is those that were provided to Ford by getrag. What I understand the Volkswagen the BMW and the Porsche double clutch Transmissions work just fine as they are designed to. Zedd Foster does know how to build a double clutch transmission. And I've read many reviews of the Honda Goldwing with the DCT and I have not heard a single complaint about it, I do however have yet to drive one.
The new civic should be here for the 1.5 turbo issues.
EXACTLY. Those engines are blowing head gaskets like crazy, which is pretty un-Honda like.
MX-30 would be nice with a bigger battery. I have no idea why they made a car that size with a battery that small.
Thanks
I appreciate your factual honesty!
My k5 has 100,000, zero problems and a fast engine, people are buying them like crazy in Cali, I see more of them than the accord and Camry
The "tech" in my 06 Tahoe is plenty "up to date" for me, in fact I much prefer it over the "stuff" being pawned off onto car buyers today.
it's getting hard to find cars that don't have the following: turbos, AWD, hybrid batteries and CVTs...these are all no-nos if you want a car that will last a long time without expensive repair costs.
@@douglasscovil3447 There's absolutely nothing wrong with hybrids or AWD.
Two of worst cars that I've had was a Toyota Corolla and a Honda Civic. Imagine leaving your car in the sun and the sun visors melt and fall apart. Yes that's minor but how ridiculous. By the way that was my brand new Civic. The power steering leaked , starter shorted out, alternator went bad etc and that was low mileage. When I got rid of it , was either 14,000 or 24,000 miles, I can't remember. Now what I've heard is some Honda's body's are melting in the sun. I saw photos of the outside mirrors melting. How ridiculous is that??? LOL
Wow... Everyone I know including myself loved both these low end cars you mentioned. My neighbor finally traded in his 1992 Corolla for a new one. I sold my 88 civic with 235,000 miles decades ago. Nothing broke or melted. They run forever.
@@bkaley8974 The Corolla was crap. I would exit the freeway and steering wheel would wiggle. Toyota service told me the rotors get hot then if you go through a puddle it wraps them. I went to pep boys and bought the cheapest rotors they had and put them in the trunk, then when it was time for a brake job I had them put them on , never had the problem again. The windshield got dinged over and over some kind of cheap crap glass, no other car has ever done that. The alternator went bad. The a/c compressor went bad.
I had to replace the crappy cheap junk door things to open the doors at least 5 times. Piece of crap car . there was other things that I can't remember. that was a 93 Corolla. I bought a civic, a little past the warranty the power steering was leaking oil . I paid half and Honda paid half. The starter shorted out kept running the battery down . I couldn't believe those crappy visors with mirrors etc melted and came apart when holding the sun shield up at work. I glued the crap with super glue. . That was a 2009 . I always buy them new. The a/c started going bad .they said it must be leaking Freon but they couldn't find the leak. That car had about 14k miles when I traded it in. The Corolla had maybe 24K. I worked 6 days a week then and hardly went anywhere
@@bkaley8974@bkaley8974 It would be interesting to know the rest of the story
@@bkaley8974Yeah right....Lol
@@mountuplikeaneagle Sorry to hear. I would be quite pissed if I ever had to deal with any of those issues. I think you just bought 2 lemons from 2 different manufacturers. What vehicle have you had better luck with?
4:35 true, but at least they used to have good V6 engines. Many people can attest to the fact that the 3800 engines were some of the best V6 engines from GM.
It's all regurgitation and brand BIAS against GM. Many people simply regurgitate what lots of those influences spit out.
I know a lot of GM 3800 V6 engines that were terrible.. blown head gaskets were common at 60k.. bad for oil leaks..
Honda has never been great with their transmissions that's why they went to CVT on many of their models.
Oh my, that doesn't sound very reassuring, considering only a few CVT stand the test of time. Maybe the Subarus? New models have turbo charger -- engine strain. They have DI which may carbon the cylinders. And.... well, this is the modern world of disposable cars...
Great work, i agree you should do a premium 'no go' car list
I'm surprised that the new Bronco made by Ford wasn't the worst. I've heard that the Bronco has had many issues and an endless string of recalls.
For Kia, I thought the Soul would be the worst vehicle.
The Soul isn't the best but at least it's affordable.
My 2019 soul is great
@@carhelpcorner Does anyone visit the Death Rate in Cars before buying a vehicle???
My company has bought a fleet of Nissan rogues starting in 2021 -23 already 9 of their engines have blown. They had to be junked Only 1 was under warranty to be fixed. Can you imagine a 2023 already has a blown engine. YIKES!!!My company also bought about 70 2023 Chevy Trailblazers .TBD how they hold up
update as of today 14 now have blown engines!
imo in canada, the 2024 nissan leaf for MSRP $50,000 CAD is also one of the worst deal anyone can possible make lol, design looks from 2 decades ago, and 4 year old used ones sell for $19,000 CAD. Just to put into perspective, the prius prime is $42,000 CAD MSRP (but never in stock)
Maybe they're trying to capitalize on the fact that the BOLT EUV is being updated and no available for at least a year. My local Chevy STEALER has been getting between 3-5 EUVs per week since last year. Very good seller.
@@bmw803 Yes, I'm still considering the Bolt EUV, with rebates and ex-military discount, I can get one new including taxes, all in for $36,000 CAD ($26,000 USD)
Why are they using Explorers as Police cars if they are trash?
I'd have to disagree about the Blazer with the 3.6. The engine is smooth and pairs up well with the 9 speed transmission with AWD. Now the old 2.5 4 cylinder was underwhelming, for a vehicle the size of the Blazer, and Chevy got rid of it for the 2021 model year. I have a 2020, with the 3.6 AWD and it drives well, handles well and has plenty of power. Also it depends on the trim level when it comes to how its made, like with the 2020 LS and LT1 models, LT2 and above have much nicer materials. Now when it comes to bad vehicles from Chevy, I'd choose the Sonic or the 5.3 liter Silverado, The Sonic is barely a car and is cheaply made and the 5.3 liter Silverado has much more expensive issues, especially with the engine going bad at 5000 miles being more common than it should.
I 100% agree with this, I have a 2020 3.6L V6 and it drives smooth and well, but mine is the FWD. Of course I did get the 3LT trim and it's almost fully loaded, I love it.
@bryceg364 lol it's a 2020 give it a few more years they where garbage 25 years ago and haven't changed!
I love my 2019 Blazer Premier, V6, AWD. No issues with it so far. I especially like the cargo rails, a feature they discontinued in 2021. I disagree about the Sonic though. I have the 2020 sedan RS. It was 20k out the door. It’s peppy and well equipped for the price. A great second car.
these guys don't do their research. there is a big difference in the types of GM 3.6L, there is the LLT, LFX and the LGX. GM shoulda gave the 3.6L engines different displacement numbers. like 3.6.1, 3.6.2 and 3.6.3L. just a suggestion., my 2020 impala premiere does not have a single recall.
@@geraldrstone I also have a 2020 Impala Prem 3.6. Great car, great engine. Keep the oil clean and it will won't let you down.
The Blazer was an incredible disappointment ever since it was reintroduced. I was anxious and ready to buy one but when it came out I really didn't like anything about it. Result: I own a RAV4
The Passport is a great vehicle for someone looking for old reliability, looking to avoid the CVT, doesn’t need 3 rows, wants a 6 cylinder engine and wants a better vehicle than the CRV.
The ZF 9 speed transmission in the Passport is a controversial one.
The only real advantage it has over the CR-V is the transmission.
It is great, it just needs a few light updates.
@@bruceleeroy8302 - don’t forget the overall size and the 6 cylinder engine as well as its towing capabilities.
@@carhelpcorner - It has old school charm for people who don’t need the latest gadgets and gizmos. The same is true for the Toyota 4Runner.
As a European I can't comprehend when you call cars "underpowered". While watching the video, I kept asking myself "xxx hp is actually quite good, why did he say it is underpowered?"
The worst vehicle Nissan makes? Every single one of them.
Where’s the Hyundai & Kia battery issues? Massive oversight!
I don't get this list! Worst cars, as in reliability or just your preference of what you think is bad!
Welp, this is very centered on the North-American market. A lot of these cars aren't even sold in Europe.
How can you put the Passport on the list for Honda as their worst vehicle not to buy and then praise the Pilot?... they are exactly the same vehicle for 2024 except the Passport is a midsize 5-passenger vehicle versus the Pilot which is the 8-passenger full-size version and, trim level for trim level, more expensive... other than that they are virtually the same vehicle.
Love my renegade. 102K on it. Never had an issue. Runs great 26 mpg. Great in snow. Good ride. Not too expensive. This guy knows NOTHING
I’m an actual real American. I would get laughed at by my golf buddies if I ever showed up driving any of these Japanese or Korean cars. These cars have a bad look, both inside and out. I have owned many, Ford’s, Chevrolets, and Jeeps over the years and have NEVER had a single issue with any of them.
Ya know, my husband took a lot of grief about driving a Prius, especially about the battery. Guess what, he is on his eleventh year and the Prius has never had a single repair! It still gets 48 mpg. How is that Mustang of yours doing? Tell me about the reliability of that Jeep. Give me a Toyota or Honda for reliability!
I'll take those japanese cars over your american cars any day of the week, because they last much longer. Your golf buddies are dummies. I have a 2008 Honda Civic...it has 200K miles on it and still runs great. Just bought a 2024 Toyota Camry, and am sure it will last even longer than the Civic.
Most people would looked drop dead that drives US brands.
With the exception of Corvettes, Mustangs, and Chargers.
Anything US made looks dumb and stupid.
My Chevy Cruze having so many problems makes it to where I’ve sworn off buying American cars
Probably because you never drove a Ford Focus. It haunts you with issues.
As far as i am concerned, all EVs are stop-gap measures until we can come up with a better propulsion system.
A lot of crap.....and I don't mean the cars.
The worst car I ever owned was the Kia soul 2015 !! They didn't want to inst 2:31 all the anti theft device in!! It is a high theft car and insurance companies don't want to insure it!!
Your content is quite good Shari
Thank you!
"quite good" there is literally nothing in his content that isn't copy/pasted from another source and clearly offers ZERO first-hand experience. let's play it safe and kiss Toyotas boring, "everything feels like a Corolla" raer end!!
@@nickdebenedetto2267Opinions very.
How wrong was I? In April 2022 believe I made a big mistake. I leased my 22 Kona. I realize I should focus on the selling price, but honestly, my main concern was the monthly payment. So I put down $1000....at first. Then called and put down another,$1000 towards it. When signing papers I was going to to do 36k mikes 36mos. Then thinking at the time I may need 48k in thev36 mos. Life changed. At this point I have 8250miles. Way under. With that said, hiw wrong was I putting down 2k and do you think by the time my lease is up that maybe my low miles will help me much? By then I bet I will be close to only 10000 miles.
Any low mileage car should be worth more than a similar high mileage one. If they won't give you a better deal, just buy it out and own it. The way things are going, it will probably the rest of your life.
That's strange my 2017 explorer
Still going strong ,no issues
Yep. I have a 2016 with 280k miles - no issues
Yeah this list is horrible.
I think the 2020 or 2021 they started going down hill. My friend bought a brand new 2021 and has had 3 electric issues before it hit 1000 miles. I have had less issues with my 2016. It has 110,000 miles nothing crazy but better than the new ones.
I use to work at a Kia manufacturing plant. They are more concerned with getting vehicles out the pant as quick as possible. At one time they had soooo many vehicles on the backlot that field mice got into a lot of vehicles destroying a good number of them.
I'm an American but have not bought an American car for many years. I have had great owner satisfaction with Honda, Toyota, and Mazda. Besides the fact that American cars are expensive for what you get, I don't feel comfortable buying an American car made by a resentful UAW worker given that the UAW has had seemingly countless strikes throughout my life. Maybe that is unfair but it is my money and that's how I will spend it on cars.
cfb1923...You need to give American cars another try they have improved 100%
My 2017 Chevy Impala Premier with 70000 miles and all the Bells and Whistles has given me zero problems and still looks and runs like new.
The new 2024 Chevy Trax starts at 21K. A lot of for today's prices.
@@bmw803 But the Trax is built in South Korea.
GM government motors and China is partial owned by SAIC. I won't by GM.
The 8 speed dc is so much better than any cvt though as it keeps the rpms down and makes the car quieter. Basically its a stick shift with solenoids added. It's too bad we don't get more sticks sold in the US.
I'd rather have the regular 8 speed automatic transmission though.
With all trouble cvt trans u would think they stop using cvt transmission
Whatever Nissan saved per trans, it wasn't worth destroying their reputation.
On the contrary..... there are GOOD CVT transmissions out there (ex., Subaru's), and more and more manufacturers are introducing them into their line ups, whether we want them or not.
@@eskieman3948 Subaru CVTs were pretty janky until 2018+ improved TR580s.
Over here in Ireland or England the biggest heaps of shite are range rovers and nissan Qashqai .Every Diesel cars over here are pure shite.
Thank you for the video. Blessings to you.
"..but even by their standards..." Ouch! 🤣
Any Jeep could be on this list.
I love my Renegade. It's compact but big enough, great for city and handles ok offroad. Good on gas and has been super reliable. Mine is at 60,000 miles, no problems and my neighbor is well over 200,000 miles with nothing but routine maintenance.
The MX-30 / Solterra and Bz4x are god awful lol and I love Japan engineering… I know they will get better through Kaizen 🙇♂️
Mx-30 was only made so they could continue sales of normal vehicles in California. It was more of a token vehicle, not an actual competitor, hence why production was low from the start.
Haha I just sold my Jeep Renegade. I had zero issues with it in the 50,000 miles I put on it. The 4 wheel drive was excellent and I felt safe on the road. It was however slow and shifted weird on hills because of its 9 speed automatic transmission. I should have gotten the turbo 6 speed manual version.
I got a great deal on the trade in and I now have a souped up mad max looking jeep wrangler. Love it!
I adore my VW GTI. My absolute most fave car I’ve ever owned.
What's not to like? But, he's biased towards Toyota and we all know they're not without fuck ups and they're also over rated. He complains about the TAOS as uncomfortable. IT'S AN ENTRY LEVEL ECONOMY VEHICLE. The only thing he's right is that it's definitely over priced. 2024 TRAX is 5K less and you get a lot more for the $$$.
@@bmw803 Yeah, I was initially shopping for a sub compact/compact SUV when I decided to test drive the mk8 GTI. Fell in love & bought it. I have the base S trim. It’s one of the best value cars out there in my opinion
Always near the bottom of the reliability surveys, ranking even lower than French cars. VW are, like the rest of German industry including Mercedes and BMW, living on past glory and their historic reputation.
@@paulm2467 But I’m old, so the fun factor is where it’s at 😏
I would buy a new discounted Subaru WRX manual base model. I love older water-cooled VWs 2002 or older. Have a MK2 GTI and MK3 Cabrio.
Had a 2012 Chrysler 200 which was the worst vehicle I've owned. I traded it for an 09 Toyota corolla 6 years ago. I'm still driving the corolla with zero problems. The Chrysler went to the wreckers 4 years ago.
So many wrong information on this video
I ve had 19 new cars since 1971. The worst car i ever owned was a 2003 Ford Tarus