10 Least Satisfying Cars As per Consumer Reports | Here is why
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- Опубліковано 16 лют 2023
- Car buying can be an exciting experience, but it's also a significant investment that requires careful consideration. Choosing the right car is crucial to ensure satisfaction with the purchase. Unfortunately, some car buyers end up with feelings of remorse and regret about their decision. In this topic, we will examine the top 10 cars that have caused buyer's remorse, based on the results of the 2022 Consumer Reports annual satisfaction survey. This list includes Sedans and SUVs.
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" I bought this small underpowered car to save on gas"
" I hate this car because it's underpowered and small! They cheated me I'll never buy again!"
Which car?
Exactly. All these people aspire to buying larger luxury vehicles but are stuck buying what they can afford.
@@aesthetic_blaire Nissan Kicks?
I did also a Ford Focus when I bought it it got almost 40 a recall for some sensors and now it barely gets 30 crap 1.6 liter beer can w no cruise control Yes I wanted something economical but so wa a 1968 VW
Just imagine when those money pits start falling apart right after the warranty expires.
It's hilarious that many complaints are things that buyers would be able to know before even buying the car.
That’s the result of people falling into the trap of salespersons.
Consumer Reports has always offered reliability reports on cars and trucks several times a year and in detail in their once-a-year car issue; check it out before you buy and you won't be sorry.
@@nawazrumjaun8239 Not all by a long shot. Stuff like lack of space in a backseat would be evident to anyone who bothered to look.
I had an Ecosport as a rental for a few days and I have no idea how someone could spend 5 minutes in that thing and still consider buying it. I couldn't come up with a single redeeming attribute.
@@thatboydc660 That's exactly how I felt about a Jeep Compass rental around 2015. I would have returned it immediately had I needed it for more than a day.
The first thing to consider when reading owner reviews is that people are stupid. They buy a 1.5L micro crossover with a constant velocity trans and then complain about no acceleration. I love the ones who complain about the styling. Well, it looked good enough for you to buy it, right? What changed since then? If you KNOW what you are buying, you probably will not be dissapointed.
Yup, most people never look into the mechanicals only to complain about the mechanicals.
In 1970 my friend was hired by GM to engineer a material for their seats that would wear out in 5 to 10 years. They hired others to do the same with other vehicle parts. Today, unfortunately, planned obsolescence is a major part of vehicle designing for most auto-makers. Substituting plastic for metal is just one example.
Appliances, too. Our new (best buy) dishwasher failed in less than four years. Our previous dishwasher was in the house when we bought it in 2000. It was older than that, and lasted 20 years while we had it. Most everything made now is made for failure. You can switch brands, but....good luck.
Yes, cars and appliances, are not made to last as long as the older models of earlier years. Why ? They need you to come in and buy more often. Automotive manufacturers, make their units to where you have to return to dealer service for repairs. The service dept. Is where the dealerships operating expense is covered. I know, I was a service mngr for one.. Nissan quality " fell apart ", when they changes from Datsun to Nissan. It is a shame of their downfall .
I agree with CR's findings, there is some real sorry made autos out there.
You can't buy a compact suv and expect a full size suv
💯 The same people who change their oil once every ten years and then call the car a piece of junk.
Nice pfp
Wise words. I concur.
True, but you might actually want it to be, at a minimum, two of those words.
@@a3300000 😂
I can understand that reliability issues only surface later and the buyers won’t know until down the road but other things like driving characteristics, performance and space should have been considered when testing and buying a new car. I can’t buy a studio unit move my 5 person family in then complain it’s crammed.
Was just about to write exactly this.
@@adha2913 Same!
You find things you don't like after the honeymoon stage wears off
What you are describing is using basic common sense. Unfortunately, many are born without any; this video is a good metric of that fact.
And the same with driving position and appearance. We clicked on this to see if our car was here 😀It wasn't.
Used Mazda CX5 owner here, very satisfied. 28-32mpg, great power great options, reliable as hell, affordable and roomy.
Me too. Interior is also a lot nicer than competition.
I love my 2022 CX5. Might be the best auto I’ve ever purchased
Same
Yeah, your comments coming from a dealership.
Really? I have an '18 CX-5 too. Fairly reliable, but only gets 23-24 MPG, and I baby it because it's not very quick, so why waste the gas? Nice sounding Bose stereo, but it's VERY quirky along with anything else controlled by the main computer (LOTS of error messages which fortunately clear after shutting down and letting it reset itself). Lots of sqeaks and rattles after only 35K miles and it's very top heavy too. It gets me around (for now), but I wouldn't be too keen on buying another Mazda in the future. But maybe that's just my bad luck. Should have known better, CR likes Mazda's... See what CR says, and then do exactly the opposite!
Best car I've ever owned: 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara with manual transmission. I owned it for just over 10 years and when I went to buy a new one I was told Suzukis were no longer being sold in the US. I lived in Alaska the whole time I owned that car and it never failed me. Got me through massive blizzards and drove the sandy beaches at the mouth of the Kenai river, never getting stuck while "reliable" cars like Subarus and Jeeps were belly down in the sand. Please come back, Suzuki. I'll buy one the second you return (as long as manual transmission is still an option).
Suzuki is planning a return though they'll only offer electric vehicles
I visited the Philippines last month. They have lots of Suzuki vehicles in there. I enjoyed the ride and fuel economy.
If only they have those in Saipan, I'd definitely get one of those Suzukis.
Electric cars in Alaska are not gonna do so well
Never will buy a Suzuki, not because it is a bad car, after all, it is Japanese, so pretty reliable.........No, the problem I have with Suzuki is that I once was at a dealership with my wife to buy a new car, we didn't want an expensive car, for us it was not important since we didn't drive a lot, so we were looking for the base model at the entry level..........after a lot of talking I said "okay, we will think it over"......to which the seller replied: "yes, maybe it is better to save a few more cents"......Little did he know that my wife at the time alone made more than a 100.000 a year, we could have bought one new car of that type every MONTH if we wanted to.........perhaps it was only that we wore jeans at the time........However, being this kind of insulting to a customer has put me off Suzuki for the rest of my life! Am a very happy Mitsubishi driver now for many years, and no, not the cheapest model!!
@@SuperDutchjohn That's very unfortunate that you got treated like this. Not trying to defend Suzuki, but I doubt the company shares the same attitude as that punk who said this to you.
I own a 19’ Kia Forte with 68k miles on it bought it new it was my first car. I’ve had zero issues. literally no problems at all maybe I’m lucky, but I find the car to be excellent for first buyers
Fortunately, these ratings are based off of a sample size larger than 1.
@@vicariousjohnson9823my 2017 Elantra I bought new just turned 100.000 miles last week. Fully loaded with everything, it has been flawless, 0 repairs, 0 issues! And there isn't anything that needs attention. Only things that have been replaced are tires, and 2 batteries. I had the transmission serviced at 50.000, due again now, coolant serviced, brake pads are original, and still don't need replacement. Runs like new, and uses no oil. Car was 21.000 and change new.
You are just lucky
Most people looking for a small SUV or a cross over would probably be happier with a well designed/built hatchback.
Industry be like: "But people want more SUVs right?"
The mazda 3 hatchback is the best and most affordable HB anyone can buy
I'd be happy with a well designed hatchback or sport wagon. Unfortunately... the market fights hard for SUVs and CUVs.
The only reason I bought an SUV instead of a hatchback is road clearance. Due to knee and mobility issues, I need a vehicle higher off the ground than standard cars. Unfortunately, my choice of Subaru Forrester had become more of a family vehicle, giving up more valuable luggage space for more room for the back seat. If the back seat folded down better, it would be less of an issue.
@@JoseDiaz-qw7mg I've had my Mazda 3 hatchback for about 2 weeks now and I love it
I love my 2018 Toyota Corolla XLE. Purchased it in the summer of 2018 in Anchorage, AK. Drove it 15,000 miles per year in Alaska and in 2022 drove it to Texas. No problems ever - but I do keep up with scheduled maintenance schedule.
When they say they don't like the design or interior, it makes one wonder why they bought it in the first place. I only buy a car after test driving and really having a good look at it to make sure I like it outside and in. I also do a bit of research first by asking owners what hey think of the car now that they have bought one regrading reliability etc.
Having had a car I ended up being unsatisfied with I can say not everything is revealed in a test drive. Such as miserably uncomfortable driving seat on a long trip, visibility issues that seemed fine on the test drive but in real driving become an issue, road noise, you just can't tell everything from a test drive. As far as reliability goes I always look up lots of reviews and owner forums, I don't think everybody does or some of those cars wouldn't be selling well.
Most of these complaints are a result of not paying attention during the test drive
I'm honestly surprised that's how I felt. I feel like the worst one at spot number one didn't deserve the number one spot. The vehicles with engine problems now that deserves number 1 spot
Exactly. We were going to get our daughter a Toyota C-HR, but after my husband test drove it , he didn’t like it for every reason mentioned on this video. We bought her a Corolla instead.
@@jenniferwilliams6220 Smart. We got our Daughter a 2022 Corolla as well.
A simple LE trim without any packages. She did not really need them.
We did this when Used Cars we outrageously over priced.
In my view having a New Car (without anyone else problems on it) is the way to go.
At least when it comes to the infotainment. It's easy to check that out even at the showroom.
@@jenniferwilliams6220 We bought our son brand new Mazda CX-5. It's a nice car and he love's it.
Worst car was my daughter's 2018 Ford Escape. At 5k miles the engine was replaced under warranty. At 80k miles the transmission went out and the dealer wanted 9k to replace. The saving grace was it was totaled during the car shortage and she was able to buy a RAV4.
Yeah....the engine issue in those wasn't corrected until late 2019
What does it mean to be "totaled during the car shortage." That makes no sense to me.
@@boxsterman77 Car was totaled. It was in 2022 when there was a shortage of used cars. Right before this, the KBB value was 10-12k. During the shortage when it was totaled and insurance paid out 20k.
You can’t go wrong with Toyota/Lexus.
@u4riahsc You can, but it is rarity.
Key to reliability is regular service and maintenance. Many skip these basics and expect cars to run smoothly forever.
Exactly, right? I had a female colleague says her car sluggish but turns out, she never inflate her tires. She says this been taken care during car service which is every 6 months. I almost wanted to yell at her that tires needs to be inflated at least once a month.
We’re not talking about reliability. Some cars can be reliable but not fun and satisfying to drive.
I have a cousin who does nothing in the way of routine maintenance and then can’t figure out why they burn through cars every 3-4 years. She basically treats a car like a vessel to get her from point A to point B. She and her husband will go 8-10K miles between oil changes and the thought of keeping it clean doesn’t exist in their world.
Yes, I agree with you. Maintenance is key. I still have my 2005 Mercury Mountineer with nearly 200,000 miles, and it still performs great.
Nah, I deal with cars all day long and best brand is Toyota , anything else is garbage, specially domestic cars
I have a Trax, #3 on this list. It is not that bad and I got mine cheap!!!! I've driven it for 3 years and for the price I am pleased! Great job with this review! :)
My AWD Trax suits my needs perfectly.
My wife has a 2018 Chevy Trax and we got a great deal when new, probably about 85-90k miles now and has never been back to the dealer or in the shop for anything besides oil changes and a couple tire pressure monitors to get that annoying light off the dash. Still on the original brake pads! Will probably trade it in at 100k miles since we don't keep cars too far past that mark but it's been a very good car.
Cheap is the key word. Most of these people with buyers remorse over these shit vehicles is because they almost always overpay for what the car is worth.
@@robsp32 Exactly! If all of the listed cars were 50% off, then the CR list would be very different
You're one in 7 billion dufus!
My first car was a 1974 Caprice fully loaded. The only thing it couldn't pass was a gas station. I miss that car.
Hysterical!😂
My first car was a caprise classic as well. You are right about the gas station. 12 mpg going 55mph or 100mph. I tried both and yup 12mpg.
Nice cars.
Worst car I ever owned was a Land Rover smaller SUV, bought new. Major engine problems at 66k miles, and maintenance requirements completed on schedule. Best cars I’ve ever owned were by Lexus. We’ve had four over the course of twenty years, leased one and owned three, (bought used). All very comfortable, good acceleration, very reliable and well appointed. And I would definitely buy again.
Yeah that’s what happens. Sell at 50k.
Any mechanic who has served in REME (Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers) could tell you they deliberately make Land Rovers crap so that the rookie mechanics have something to do!!!
Don’t forget that you need to buy 2 Land Rovers. One to drive while the other is in the shop.
Excellent content. Thank you!
I bought a 425cc 2CV 'Pippette' once, way back in the 1970s - cost me £45. 90mpg, at a steady 45mph. Steady! - that is top speed!
Still got it - really must get it serviced one day. Damn thing won't stop,
You will go faster in the slipstream of a truck.
Eye opening report, sad to learn that so many new cars are so poorly built and have drive train issues. Thank You
It's a result of the obsession with eco-tech that ironically doesn't even result in better fuel economy anymore. I mean take a look at the Infiniti, despite moving to a 2.0L turbo 4 and CVT people report worse fuel economy than they had with the previous generation's 3.7L V6 and 7 speed automatic. I think what we are now realizing is how badly politics can screw up consumer products.
@@mrjohnnyk, my 2.0 turbo gets great gas mileage on the freeway. Complete and utter dog crap MPG around town.
@@sclancy79 My 3.8 V6 gets over 35 on the highway...
@@alpaljl 🤣🤣🤣 I'm so jelly. Would have preferred a 3.6L if it was still an available option.
You should research 80s vehicles p, Youll get a good laugh
I owned a Yugo one time. Nothing tops that in lack of power, lack of comfort, poor fit and finish as well as constant repairs.
My first car was a 1988 Yugo. I appreciate anything that runs and properly defrosts the windows! I had to stop on the interstate and scrape them from the inside!! 😂
Back in the early 90s my next door neighbor had a Yugo and every morning he would jump start it down the hill cuz the starter was already crapped out.
It takes major balls to admit owning a Yugo. Impressive!!
@@markb3786 It was given to me 4 years old. Blue book was $500 with 30K miles. Drove it for 3 years before engine died.
I'm 67 and have owned less cars than a lot of people through the years.
Ñever bought a new car and never paid over $6,000 for a used one.
I've owned one car that i drive daily that has 353,000 miles and paid $150 for it 22 years ago .
I stay away from new high-tech, overpriced cars and only buy simple vehicles I can work on.
It's hard to believe that there are cars that cost more than houses .
🙄
What car are you driving that has over 300K?
@Richrico Granada
Believe it or not, an 89 Geo Metro XFI ,3cly, 5spd ,and gotten as high as 55 mpg.
No sir
Smart man right here, congrats 🎉🎈🍾
It's your life and your decision however the reason why I went for a newer vehicle is because of safety. But I pray that you never get into a serious accident and that God upholds you.
I had 2015 Ford Ecosport which I bought it new. 1.5L NA engine with 6 speed jerky DCT for city traffic driving. But driving in highway is quite enjoyable at least.
This product is plagued with too many problems.
Luckily I didn’t get the famous transmission problem (TCM faulty).
Sold it last month after 7 years, traded it with a much bigger Toyota Fortuner 2.8L turbo diesel. Bought new.
I am a much happy camper. My wife and kids love it.
well you had it for 7 yeares must have been some what good for you..
@@leoesposito8762 actually loved it. It was full of features others in that price range didn’t offer back then when we bought it. In highway it’s a joy to drive. Cabin is quite relatively silent. Also lucky no TCM issue like others.
So yes it was good for me that’s why we kept it for 7 years. Sold it because lately we need more luggage space. Hence we bought Fortuner. Cheers!
@bi5048 ok that's good....thanks
People need to do their research and read reviews plus test drive the car before purchase. Not just go because it’s a cheapest option or because it looks cool or it’s a trend! As long as you find what you really need, then you won’t be happy. This is why a lot of people lease cars and are always paying a car payment. I still can’t get that. It’s a never ending debt! Eye candy!
Great information 👍 👌 👏
Greetings from the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴
With report lists like these, I always remember that over 75% of drivers don’t keep up with their car’s scheduled maintenance. So anything that has to do with cosmetic stuff is purely driver error.
Is that an actual fact??? That’s wild. That’s terrible for anyone reading thinking about getting a used car 🙏🏻
@@justinlafollett9001 yes a scary reality
@@andrewdiprose I sell used cars. that makes a lot of sense considering some of the issues we have come up.
@Pete Pete you’re a funny dude. I like the way you worded that 😂
thehusky/ not necessarily true...i had a mazda 99 lx with close to 150k miles and ran very good...i swear i could drive it from east to west cost...just did the normal oil/tune up maintenance...nothing major...i hated to get rid of it because it was so dependable...a baba and nana gave me their dodge dakota club cab 4x4 with 78k miles on it free...i couldn't pass that one up...and had to choose between the two...
A spot on list. I would also add the Fiat 500X. Who buys these vehicles???
The kind of people who don't know anything about cars.
Jeep Renegade is just a disguised Fiat 500.
@@genoaoak FIAT = fix it again Toni.
@@lesp315 😆
Judging from owners' comments below, the operative advice seems to be to avoid all of these unless used and bought very cheaply. Most of us have owned at least one crappy car but at some price it may have been worthwhile.
Thanks for the report. Now we can't say we were not warned.
Scrolled thru. My car isn't on here.
I guess that's good.
😂😂
Maintenance, costs, & dependablity are what's critically important.
so informative thanks for this video
When they first came out with the CHR I was very surprised there wasn’t an AWD option
But if you wanted AWD, why would you buy this model? And then complain about it!
I really like my Forte. Haven’t had any problems with it. I’m not a huge fan of the seats but then again I am a big and tall guy
In the UK the Nissan Rogue Sport is called the Nissan Qashqai. My 2019 model has the 1.3 turbo engine (160 bhp) and is as quick as a 2.0. It's quiet too, with no turbo-lag. The autobox is a 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission --a very smooth box. CVT versions are obsolete in UK. I think Nissan has recently upped their game in Europe. The Qashqai is the best seller in Britain. I'm very pleased with mine. Yes, I would buy again.
A seven-speed DCT? Wow. Huge improvement over a CVT. I do think that anything past seven starts to get stupid. My car is an automatic and I hate when I am cruising about, not on the highway and it drops all the way to 7. If I need power quickly I have to mat the throttle.
And now they offer the new hybrids system Qashqai. It’s great. And the car looks great too
Did you know that Qashqai is named after a nomadic tribe in Iran? They are always on the move.
I own a 1.6 L Diesel / 130 HP Nissan Qashqai built in 2013. Very reliable, no breakdowns, no complaints at all neither in summer or in winter, it just runs and it’s engine delivers as promised. No regrets.
Bit late to this, but we bought a Seat Ateca in 2018 and its been amazing! Reliable, good size, drives great. I was initially worried about the small engine, but tbh, its ok. For the price we paid too, can't fault it! If you're looking for a small SUV and can find a decent one for sale at a good price, its definitely worth a look at.
Seat are good, owned a small Seat Ibiza as my first car. Drove it till its end for 13 years from 2002 to 2015. Never had any unexpected extra costs except for the turbo controller (diesel) which didn't cost alot. Car had 330.000 km at the end.
Can’t speak about the Infiniti Q50 but I bought a Q60 Luxe 6 months ago and just love everything about it except the small trunk space. Performance, comfort and quality are all first-rate. It has the same infotainment system which I agree is more complicated than it needs to be, but in a short time I got used to it and now its a snap to use.
I have the Q50 RS400 and I don't know what they're talking about with the entertainment system. Takes 15 minutes to figure out, just like every new car. I find teh seats are too hard and unergonomic. That's my only complaint
If you are using CR as your consumer like index, you just know that they use statistics that can say whatever they want them to say - and CR has been dead wrong way too many times IMHO.
CR manufactured the Suzuki Samuri rollover issue out of spite (exec at CR's child died in a crash in one) , they killed the brand and only paid a few $Million in the civil suit , should have been criminal. CR's ok if you're buying a toaster but they're not good at judging value.
Your vehicle must be on the list!!😆
the only thing the CR magazine is good for is when I run out of toilet paper.
CR kept recommending Subaru, which had a problem for many many years with blown head gaskets . Once it hit 75-80K , they would blow. Subaru"s fix was to pour a bottle of "magic cure " dumped in the radiator. One of my good friends in the automobile industry, told me dealers would not touch them as a trade in with that mileage the issue.
@@billyounger9713 Nope!
Very happy with my Infiniti Q50 S, I love the responsive engine, it's a joy to drive. The Dunlop runflat tyres are not the best but once you change them over it is a very fine motorcar.
My wife loves her 2022 Infiniti Q50 Luxe. I do also. This car has a conventional automatic transmission and the engine has plenty of power. The infotainment system is nice and responsive and we find the twin screen system is easy to use and makes good sense as we just use the top screen with Android Auto and use the bottom screen for controls. I think most reviewers simply haven't been paid by Infiniti to provide good reviews. The pricing they showed was for the higher end models, the Luxe is a great bargain and still has leather seats while most competing models are upholstered with plastic.
Don’t be butthurt just because a majority of people who own the same car you do don’t like it.
Hi, I am very happy to see that my Ford Escape was not mentioned.
I own a 2013 Infiniti Ex37 (older qx50) i lack on cargo space BUT i got that 5.3second 0-60 time! AND i love taking corners! Wish they still were this mechanically good with newer infotainment, styling, accents etc.
The C-HR is more of a hatchback than a crossover but the key points are still spot on
I agree on the cadillac suv and infiniti that it is true tbh. But for the others I don’t, they are cheap transportation what do you expect? 0-60 in 5 seconds and 120 mpg?
I have a 2019 Forte Ex Launch Edition and couldn't be happier with an automobile.
Bought it new in August of 2019, today I have 108,000 miles on it and haven't had a single issue. Hoping to take it to 250,000-300,000 miles.
I can't speak for the Q50, but I bought a dealer demo Q70 a few years ago, and I would 100% recommend it 👍👍
I have a 2016 Q70 AWD with 68K miles, bought it when it was 1 year old. I’m still happy with it. Wish it got better MPGs but I knew that going into it. It was kind of a dated platform even when new, but as it gets older that matters less! I like the looks, the comfort, and the handling.
I was all Honda in their beginning of making automobiles. Then I got hooked on Jeep with the original Cherokee. Drove that to hell and back, However, other Jeep purchases only brought me back to Honda. So, currently a 2022 Honda CRV, which I’ll drive for likely the next 10 years.
Should've just went to mazda, jeep Is always a crap show lmao
You cannot beat Japanese Build Quality.
Either a Honda or a Toyota.
Mazda a distant 3rd.
@@cormaro13 Not my 2004 Jeep Liberty. Still running strong, made of metal, more simplistic and I bought it for $1,000. Can't get excited about cars today. They are more plastic than ever. Don't like turbo engines or CVT transmissions. Cars/trucks/SUVs just cost far too much today.
@@cormaro13 Love the Mazda’s, however we needed more room then the CX-5 offered without spending more.
@@OldDood distant third is still better than Ford/GM/Chrysler/Kia and all European vehicles
Good Work! Thanks!!!
I used to work for Enterprise so I got to drive most new car models on a regular basis. Everything from Mitsubishi Mirage to Lincoln Navigator, and sport cars. To be honest, there weren’t many models that impressed me. I hated the Infiniti models the most.
What didn't you like about the Infinitis?
@@jakearmstrong2127 they stink
I rented cars for over 50 days a year from Enterprise. It was fun finding the complete pieces of crap in their line up. Like the Chevy Cruz
As a lowly DOD road warrior I rented many many cars, under the gov's rule that it will be a compact or less. So, I got to sample all of the little shit-boxes. Nissans were in class by themselves for being unpleasant.
@@liamdoherty4723 you have a way with words.
My '87 Mazda b2200 is still driven every day and the paint hasn't faded at all.
I bought a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox, 4 cyl. I LOVE IT! It has plenty of pep, gets decent mileage, drinks regular gas and is fun to drive. Our two big dogs love the room in the back. It has over 145k miles and still runs great on its Michelins! (I looked at the Trax... ugh! ) I probably won't buy a new one; Chevy shrunk the room in the back. WORST car I owned was a Ford Fairmont wagon: added a quart of oil at every fillup!
Surprised at the negative reviews on the Infiniti QX50. Rented one for over a week and put over 500 miles on it and we thought it was great. I know one likes the CVT motor combo but it I thought it actually made for a very spirited pairing. Ours was in the pearl white with the grey rims and was gorgeous. The only negative might be price as the model we rented goes for close to $60K.
You said it yourself; you had it for a week. Nissan/Infiniti is not known for long-term satisfaction.
@@jayjuggrnaut Thats crap- ive had reliable nissans since 1988...and I have never had a day of trouble with altinas, maximas, Muranos and infinitis. The best cars on the road
@@hillcresthiker The comments in this video and Consumer Reviews disagree with you.
As one QX50 owner for 2 years I can confirm everything the video said was true: frustrating handling (just ask any Infiniti FX/EX owners how they felt about the QX), disappointing fuel economy, noise, and the way outdated infotainment system (the two screens don’t even have the same resolution). I was a fan of the look of the car, but driving it every day was the part that made me regret my purchase. It’s 2023 and you basically won’t find any difference in their infotainment/technology features compared to like 4 years ago.
@@hillcresthiker that’s a joke, they’re the worst Japanese cars in America
I'm not disappointed with the acceleration of my 2021 Chevy Trax at all. I pass vehicles on the highway all the time.
Those are broken down Jeeps you are passing, not traffic.
And they can pass you if they wanted to press the gas actually lmao 🤣 , you barely got 150hp , a base engine mazda takes you out lmao
@@kipholscher1812 Wrong, I see Jeep dudes passing me on the freeway all the time. Actually, everyone but 18-wheelers are passing me and I am exceeding the speed limit by 10mph.
Some people (mostly young people) see the words "Turbo" and "AWD" and they automatically think the Trax must be a sports car, and then they become disappointed when they realize it isn't. That's not what the Trax was designed to be. It's an affordable, fuel efficient, sub-compact commuter vehicle. I have a one hour commute to work down a long and fairly lonely stretch of highway. Plus, it snows here every Winter and I live in the countryside on a dirt road. My AWD Trax suits my needs perfectly.
@@bondgabebond4907 actually if an 18-wheeler wasn’t tugging a trailer they are quite fast too they are heavy that’s why so the car your talking about isn’t pulling 80,000 pounds with out those weights you’ll see more 18- wheeler passing youuuuu heck some cars have to be doing 100-120mph to pass some of them sometimes
2019 Trax owner here. It's OK but the only real thing that worries me is it's potential lifespan so yes, I am more active in preventative maintenance than I would be if I had been smart and bought a Toyota or Honda.
Once, I had a used Audi Fox 100, I bought at an auction. It had a manual transmission with a ball and socket type linkage under the hood. It mostly would act up at a stop light, and pop out of that connection. I would fly out the door, open the hood, reconnect the linkage, and run back into the car to drive it away. Needless to say I got rid of it fast. I am sure though, that it was a fine car when it was brand new.
No it was never a fine car. They had all sorts of front wheel drive teething issues. The Golf/Rabbit was the first durable fwd VW. They switched from North South to transverse.
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Damn, the XT4 looks sick in all black.
I consider a CVT to be a deal killer. Using a single chain in a push arrangement to handle the entire weight of the car is a failure waiting to happen.
We have our 2016 Forester with a CVT tranny, no issues. We don't need to 'carve canyons'.
I will never buy a car having a CVT. That is what go-carts use NOT cars.
I sort of agree with you as I had a Saturn Ion Quad Coupe with a known CVT problem that caused GM to extend the warranty on the trans to 70K miles. Mine died at 71K. At that time GM wanted $7K for a new trans, GM offered no help. I opted for one out of a junkyard for $3500 and traded it in immediately. I never purchased a GM product again. My "sort of agree with you" stems from what I've read about CVT's in the Toyota Prius line and how they have proven themselves reliable for well over 300K miles.
@@oldarkie3880 Or a DCT.
@@daveblock4061 AGREED! DCTs are hard shifting and miserable transmissions.
We own not one but two renegades 2017 and 2018 ! Zero issues with 70k miles on both, they very capable in all kind of road conditions and reliable .
I bought 2018 Subaru outback limited 3.6*it’s a good car. I’m proud of it reliable serve me well if I was buying I will buy the second one with my eyes close. By the way, this one it’s second already for me so I will buy the third one. Good job Subaru.
I love your videos. My worst car was a 2000 Kia Sephia. But I also really regret my 2017 Jeep renegade. There is no pick and go. The moon trod stopped opening up. The ignition button went thru the steering column and the motor is loud inside. Also I have transmission problems but the dealership says they don’t feel the motor jump when test driving it. But I do.
I meant to say moon roof
Have a 2018 Ford Ecosport. Love it. It is 4x4, just goes and goes. In snow, on the back roads, on the hyway.
i bought a 1 year old Mazda2 with standard transmission 10 years ago....its been a wonderful reliable little car that does fine up to 60 mph....at interstate speeds of 70 and above it has a twitchy feel in the steering and its fatiguing to drive over long distances....but it sips tiny amounts of gas and is an excellent commuter car
I agree about the Rogue SPORT. We bought a 2023 Rogue Platinum. Love the car and very happy with it. Due to the car shortage, there was only ONE on the lot. We went in wanting to buy the Sport. Super happy they didn't have it. Also, never buy a Chevy Equinox. The SUV we had before the Rogue. Nothing but misery since buying one new. Awful. We thought we were going to have to pay the dealership to take it in as a trade. =)
My 2019 Chevrolet Trax LT works for me. I’m single need an AWD in the Northeast part of the country. I bought was in my budget and the Turbo charge automatic works just fine, along with the AWD. I’m satisfied 100 percent with my purchase. 👍🏻
Unfortunately, they've gotten worse since 2019. I miss the Tracker.
Keep In mind, you could've bought a real car from mazda that bigger , more features and same price lmao you don't even push 150hp on a turbo while the mazda has 191 on there base engine with standard awd 🤣 best advice you're ever going to hear, trade it in and get a mazda
Most of the cars in the video we have in the U.K. under a different name the Worst car I have ever owned was my Nissan Micra 2005 it was never away from the dealership for repairs after 3y over ownership I traded it in for a vw polo 1.4 TDI which was the best car I have ever owed. I now have a 2015 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 diesel which to my Surprised is giving me more mpg in also a lot smoother with having a 4 Cylinder engine
Last year we had a Ford EcoSport as a rental car and it stranded us 300 miles from home with a failed CV shaft. It took at least six weeks for the rental car company to bother collecting it from the gas station parking lot it was ditched in.
My biggest regret was 2017 CRV 1.5 turbo charge engine, it has engine oil dilution since day one and Honda refused to fix it until the lemon law ran out.
CH-R has been discontinued in the US & Canada for 2023.
Good riddance to the C-HR! _(2/21/2023)_
It was originally a Scion model, before Toyota killed off the Scion brand
Wow the CHR? We bought one and love it. And it has more tech than my lexus🤣
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Very informative
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What do you think about the cx9 2023?
I'm glad I was able to purchase a 2005 Jeep Liberty with the diesel option.
The Liberty has truck grade differentials and transmission. It is rated to pull a 5000 pound trailer so I knew it was a tough vehicle before I bought it. I confess it does not ride as smooth as my friends Grand Cherokee but it turns really sharp so parking is a breeze. I owned a 2002 Liberty first. It rarely got 18 miles per gallon never quite made 19. The diesel version frequently gets 22 even in all wheel drive. In cool weather, no A/C and windows up, it gets close to 28 frequently. The diesel is a bit noisier but not horribly so, it has lots of insulation with a thick valve cover and a pad under the hood. The vehicle now has 275,000 miles and starts and runs extremely well. I've replaced two alternators but the factory starter is still in service. What amazes me most is the transmission. As a teen in 1960 automatic transmission were lucky to make it to 60,000 without a rebuild. Mine has been serviced at about every 80,000 miles with fluid and filter and has not needed any adjustments or repairs. It has a heavy duty transmission and came with synthetic fluid which is what was used at every service. All of the lubricants are synthetic. I like that the power steering and trans mission both use ATF+4.
I had it ziebart treated and plan to keep repairing it till I can no longer drive.
Rented a diesel Jeep Renegade with a manual transmission in Europe. Drove it from Paris and all over Normandy to Juno Beach. Thought it was ugly but I loved driving it! Much more torque than a similarly equipped diesel VW Toureg.
We are still using our 2005 Jeep Liberty!
I had an EcoSport as a rental car for a week. I drove it a lot and I really hated it. I'm 6 foot 1 and I couldn't find a comfortable driving position. It was brutal after a couple hours. I don't expect much from rental cars but it was the worst rental I've ever had.
Ford no longer makes or sells the Ecosport. In fact, the Ecosport factory has been shut down.
I rented the ecosport’s larger cousin - the Escape for a day. Hated every second of it. If I wanted a 3 cylinder, I’d get a Geo Metro
My 19yo Great Granddaughter's first vehicle. She's still driving it but she's 5' 2". Mostly local driving. It serves her purposes until she has the funds to upgrade. However with the prices of today's offerings one needs to make big bucks to get into these unless one pays cash. She's looking at a Kia Soul but unfortunately they're high demand vehicles here in FL and this is a terrible state to purchase a vehicle in. I told her to research out of state. That means sell her vehicle privately and fly out to drive it back. I recently purchased mine and never saw the dealership however I paid cash.
I love my 2016 Subaru Outback. Will buy another one but only have 65K on the odometer so I have 10 more years with it😊.
We have an 18 Ford Edge, no issues. Bought new and we would buy one again.
May be the only YT video that has a Toyota ranked as the worst vehicle in a top 10 list, the Toyota worshippers will not be happy
Correct Toyota Lexus is the most reliable vehicles… The CHR died not belong on this list… owned fords/ Chevy horrible reliability…Hyundai has better reliability …
You can’t rely on Consumer Reports. They get paid off
I have recently moved to Poland and it was suggested that I should buy a ford EcoSport which I was against, I mean look at it, my wife, advised by her family, was very keen. We had a test drive in a demo and her face gave it away, small, cramped, uncomfortable, no headroom, a harsh ride and no boot space.
Sitting beside it in the showroom was the car I actually wanted and afterwards bought which has lived up to our expectations.
I would hole heartedly recommend a Ford Tourneo Courier to everyone as the car you actually need.
I’m in the USA, and I just looked up the Ford Tourneo Courier. Unfortunately it isn’t available here, and really there’s no other similar vehicle available either. Small trucks and vans are nearly extinct. There are still a couple of midsize family minivans (would be considered large in Europe), and a couple of commercial not huge vans like Ford Transit.
Bought a new Ford Mondeo MK4 Titanium Diesel in 2009. And what? Best invest in my life. Has now 190.000 Miles on the counter and never had an issue. Only Brakes, Tires and Oil Change/Service. No faults, nothing. It even drives like a dream. Wonderful suspension, comfy seats that you can sit on even on very long distances, enough power (140hp Turbo), more space than you ever need, really good design, sound system with mp3 and speakers that blow your mind. Overall the perfect car for me.
Imagine walking on the lot, and saying “that’s the new car for me!” and it’s a Jeep Renegade
😂😂😂😂 dying I love me a jeep but it wouldn't EVER be that
A neighbor bought 2 of them
I have the C-HR and I love it. I researched before I bought and checked reviews. I went into it knowing everything about the car so I wasn’t disappointed or caught off guard.
My mom has a C-HR. It is a perfectly capable small family car.
It's a car that when you have the proper expectations is pretty good for the price.
Love my chr. Exactly what I need
I have one too, my spec is AWD with turbo motor and is full of tech. It's a fun small car and economical and capped price servicing is very reasonable. Guess depends which market and spec you buy one in.
Ditched our C-HR for Honda HR-V …. So much better!
What is the advantage of that over the Rav4? The Rav4 is bigger and still gets better highway mileage. I looked at the CHR but couldn't come up with any reason to get it over the RAV4.
i have 2020 Kia Forte and it is very reliable. I like it.
The car I drove as a young man was a hand me down 1977 Dodge Diplomat from my parents. It was a POS; it ran extremely poorly, especially in cold weather. There were several times that the car nearly got me killed due its balky starts, cutting off, etc.
After driving it for three years, I was given a 1989 Mitsubishi Raider (like a Montero, but minus two doors) to drive to college! It was one of the most reliable and amazing vehicles I have ever driven!
In my twenties and thirties, , I drove a leased Chevrolet Camaro that broke down the first day I owned it and a leased GMC Sierra 1500 that had minor electrical issues throughout my time with it. I also owned a Pontiac Grand Am at one point; it was a very decent small car that was good on gas, had lots of features and ran great for the seven years I had it!
Throughout my 40s and early 50s, I have owned two Honda Accords that were flawless in every way! If you’ve read this far, I bet you are starting to see a trend! American cars - except one - tended to be a problem. Japanese-made cars were amazing from day one to “goodbye, old friend!” My mom and mother in law take their Ford F-150 and Jeep Grand Cherokee to the shop regularly! My 120K Honda Accord soldiers on! Domo arigato, Japanese workers!
When shopping for a new car I always sit in the back seat first. If it's too small I go for a different model.
Why in the world would you do this? You don’t drive from the back seat. While you are at it, why not also sit in the trunk?
I never care about the backseat. I have 2 teenaged boys in the house and I feel like the less-accommodating the backseat the less likely they'll want to borrow my car and do the things I did to their mom in my dads backseat before they were born (1994 Dodge Intrepid, HUGE backseat lol).
Have to agree with most of these, except with the last one. The CH-R is a hidden gem, Some say it's a 'glorified Corolla, which is a plus, cause it's more versatile and just as reliable, not to mention it's good looks. I'd take one. The rest are near garbage, for sure.
I have a CHR for five years now. I dont have anyone to ride in the back seat so that is not a problem. Glad to own a Toyota as they are reliable. I like mine.
Yeah it makes no sense that it made number one in this list.
Sounds like your Toyota fanboyism is showing hard. They surveyed actual owners. People who bought them and drive them every day. Not sideliners that think "oh it looks good, I'd take it." The car is slammed in almost every review you can find, and over 70% of people surveyed wouldn't buy it again. The badge on the front does not mean it's a good car. It's a Turkish-built POS, plain and simple. Not up to typical Toyota standards at all.
@@jeffb.6642 Wrong, We have 2 Hondas and a BMW 4 series..
What is the advantage of that over the Rav4? The Rav4 is bigger and still gets better highway mileage. I looked at the CHR but couldn't come up with any reason to get it over the RAV4.
I have a 2017 Q50 I bought used…I’ve been pretty happy with it BC I bought the extended warranty so I was fully covered when I got hit with a bad gas tank, fuel pump and water pump replc almost cost as much as the warranty…
Every car with a computer has the potential to be a nightmare.
So every car made since the 1950's?
you change the computer. it is an easy fix
So every car ever
@@philipbaker2023no not those from 1896 to 1935. And some newer Russian ones built after 2022🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
i have a 2019 Q50 2.0t awd and for the most part i like it. only complaints i have is it's over priced for the segment, the tech is way outdated but serviceable. i dont rely on it to drive so not much of a loss. and it has a bit too much body roll in tighter turns. fit and finish is top notch. no squeaks or rattles, interior doesn't feel cheap, still looks great on the outside. 7sp transmission so you don't have that mashed potato feel of a cvt. awd handles the weather like a champ(as long as you don't drive like an idiot). overall i'm pleased with my purchase.
It’s a great car. But it really surprises me how the Q50 ir more popular than the Q60. The Q60 is a real head turner.
@@jz7551 for not too much more you can get a bmw, mercedes, or genesis that has better almost everything, especially tech, but looks(imo). and they cancelled the Q60, 2022 is the last model year.
I drive Honda all the way! Its not let me down so far. But, its getting so that they need to put in more thought into their vehicles. I have a blind spot and it sometimes hard to adjust to it in heavy traffic. I have accomodated by buying a really BIG rear view mirror. The new cars-ARE THE SAME WAY!! You would thing someone would have caught that long ago but not yet!???Wow. I drive them till 100,000 miles then trade them in. Never any problems but that.
I got a few over 400,000 on my Lexus LX. It had the most comfortable ‘furniture’ I’ve ever owned.
Most new cars today are not worth the large sums of money consumers have to pay. So, if you purchase a new car expect not to get your monies worth of an excellent car. There is no perfect car but, very few come close to being excellent and to find out which ones come close to perfect, you need to explore all the makes and models. Good Luck!
I bought a new mid size truck less than 2 years ago for 42k, that exact same truck is $6k more now in less than 2 years. I can't imagine buying a new one again now.
Wooo. Thank goodness I passed on the Toyota CHR and went for the Kia Forte instead. And honestly the Kia Forte isn't THAT bad.
You dodged the #1 to land on #10 cars with most buyers remorse. Still much better better!
In Europe, Nissan Rogue(Qashqai)and Toyota CH-R are in the first 10 best selling cars for years...
Amazing how the Infiniti QX50 went from fun and fantastic to boring and regrettable. I have the pervious generation, and I have always loved it. Powerful and good sounding 3.7L NA V6, smooth 7 speed automatic, and generally a perfect sized SUV for my needs. No surprise on what's wrong with the new one though, they moved to a 2.0L turbo 4 banger and CVT transmission, clearly a downgrade from what I got. I would have regretted buying a new one as well.
I used to own a 2001 Infiniti I30. I enjoyed that car. Infiniti has been trending downhill for a while now. It's sad.
@@bonedatt Yeah Nissan has been my Japanese brand of choice since I bought a 350Z way back, kinda sad to see how they have fallen since hitting such great highs, but at least the new Z looks pretty nice.
Unsurprisingly my worst was a Jeep! 4 motors in 40,000 miles!
I must have gotten lucky. I got 14 years out of 1 engine on my 2004 Jeep Liberty. 140k+ miles.
My biggest complaint is the marked up price that listed by the US dealer in US still not line up with the value received by the customer! I began to look and compare the price and value of OEM Japanese car in Japan with Japanese manufactured and I was shocked to find that there are so much different in value between US made model (outsourced to cheap labor country) VS Japanese manufactured both used and new car.
JDM and USDM models of the "same" car are different. That would account for some of the price difference. You are free to buy a car from Japan and import it to the US - if it meets US requirements.
Glad to see there were no Hyundai vehicles on your list. I have a 2016 Tucson LTD as still love it as much as when I drove it off the showroom floor for $33.5K. ❤️
There are Kias, and Kia is made by Hyundai Lmao
Jesus I never thought I would see a $30K Hyundai 😳. That’s what I paid for a Mustang GT with performance pack 4 years ago
@@HughesEnterprises I payed 52k for my Hyundai which is not bad for what your get
@@lakeshelor6159 yea. But Kia is very separated from Hyundai is many ways.
@@coletigrett7184 Bro u got ripped off so bad lmao 😂 please if u value your money….trade whatever cheaply made Korean piece of junk u bought for $50k, on a Honda or Toyota. Ur gonna have major electrician and transmission problems well before 200k miles. Run run run run to the nearest Honda or Toyota dealership, maybe go a step down and get a Subaru if u want, any of those would be 100x more reliable.
I have a 2018 Jeep Renegade Limited which I bought new. Not a single repair since I bought it and I love everything about it. The Renegade is The best car I have owned and I like driving the Renegade more than my 2012 Volvo XC60 AWD D5 which I still use. I have owned Two Mercedes -A CLK200 and a E220CDI in the past - both were unreliable and performed poorly.
Coming from a GM ONLY family, I purchased a 2018 Kia Sorento with the V6. It’s the BEST car I’ve ever owned! Smooth comfortable driving, it accelerates like a rocket!