10 Used-Cars to AVOID for BAD Engine - as per Consumer Reports
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- Опубліковано 15 лис 2021
- Car Engine problems are among the greatest mechanical nightmares for their inconvenience, expense, and time to repair. As per Consumer Reports, there are more than a dozen older models with problems serious enough to require engine rebuilds.To help warn both current owners and used-car shoppers, we compiled a list of 10 models from the past decade that stood out as having the most severe problems.
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Apologize for my slip of the tongue -- I mentioned the BMW as “British-made” instead of European-made. 🙃
BMW.....British Motor Works! JK.....I wonder how many people there are though who dont know the B is for Bavarian.
Confusion due to an older company BRM. British Racing Motors. Formula One vehicles from 1950s and early 60,s
They did own Land Rover for a while...
BMW it's a German car not European
@@dancrecan BMW and Great Brittain are both European countries
I love reading the comments from people with 2-3 year old cars and talk about how great they are. Get back to me when it's at least 10 years old with 150k on it and then let me know.
Facts. Read a comment yesterday from someone bragging about their Subaru’s reliability at 9k miles. That’s like bragging about your new big screen TV still working after watching a movie.
So true!
@@tx611 or a commercial.
Okay how about a 1980 VW diesel Rabbit (non turbo)5 speed 1600cc with 365K on the clock and I saw the clock was not counting out the distance traveled. So obviously it had more. Didn't buy a new clock...because of the price...so took it apart on the kitchen table and (see if I could fix it as it was broken) I did fixed it with model glue(on plastic drive gear)and it was good to go. I wanted odometer to work to know when to change oil. Put 1,000,000 miles on that car and no; I was not dumping in a quart of oil every 400 miles. With that amount of burning you would see a cloud of blue smoke behind you. I ran pretty clean and clear. It didn't use any oil worth mentioning as it leaked, so I check the dipstick every morning before I drove anywhere. I ran 30W oil in the summer and went to 20W for the winter (or what VW puts in all their vehicles) Regular oil I bought at "Wally's" the recycled stuff that was the cheapest. Yes the car had a timing belt which I changed myself every 60,000mi(mileage suggested by VW)(because I read the car repair manual for VW and I had the tools) I have over a dozen old timing belts hanging on the wall that I will use for other machinery that are belt driven. If the table saw stops because the belt breaks, then I put on another belt. The worst that could happen is the saw stops cutting....which takes 10 minutes to swap out. Nothing EXPLODES...AND COSTS thousands to fix in Hooter-ville. An hour under the hood to change the belt and it is near perfect. About every second belt change, I then take it to VW Dealership that has a shop and have them check the timing of the fuel injection pump. That has to be EXACT. 1 hour of their time and their expensive equipment and their expertise and it is good to go. This is BEFORE diesel gate and that only applied to the Turbo VW. My car got 75MPG on the highway and 60 in town all the time.
, Oh, I bought the car from the garage as the former owner did not want to get it fixed...it was running on 3 cylinders. I paid for shop inspection or $400 I was already driving a newer VW with same engine (1982 over a 1980) so I swapped out the motors because 1980 was made in Germany and you could smell it did not leak in water. The 82 did. Fixed the engine so minor I do not remember what it was and got it running on all 4. Sold it for $1600. After a million miles(15 years) you just get tired of driving that car and rust holes were starting to show, so parked it. Never needed to replace the muffler or exhaust. Just tires and brake pads/shoes once. Being diesel, no one was going to siphon the tank to steal fuel. 0-60 in 12 seconds I think? It was faster than the Super Beetle 1600 gas. It wasn't a race car. It was a long distance economical vehicle.(with heat)
I have a new car every 2-3 years (change when warranty ends) because I can't afford used cars.
My husband had a basic Toyota Tacoma stick shift. He used this truck to commute to and from work a 125 miles round trip. Never broke down and had 450000 miles on it. We only buy Toyotas. My Camry is a 2011 and his Corolla is a 2012 lots of miles on them and no problems.
I have a 2013 Honda accord sport. Lemme tell ya….It ROCKS! This car is one of the best cars I’ve ever had.
It rocks?....sounds like bad struts & shocks....🤔
I notice that there are no Japanese-manufactured models on this list.
Had a 14 sport coupe lx. 2.4L engine ended up with oil dilution issues. Mechanic said the engine needed cylinder rehoning and new piston rings.
I love my 92 nissan hardbody pickup truck 350,000 miles later still going strong.
I have the same Nissan 3.5 V-6 225,000 plus miles. Does not use or drip oil.
It'S a crime that we pay way too much money just to get so much junk out there.
You have to admit they are light years ahead of cars built in the 70's and 80's. I remember as a kid if a car lasted 100,000 miles and had no rust after 2 years you had a good car.
@@dank8017 70s I would agree with you, now as for the 80s I had a 86 or 87 Buick Electra and it lasted well over 417k miles and a 84 cavalier that had 478k miles until Midwest rust ate the body
I can't help but think that car prices would not be here if we stopped financing a new car for validation or "peace of mind" every 2-3 years. Secondly, the manufacturers charge the next year's EPA fine for falling short in testing on the next year's model new car orders. We are getting a marginal quality vehicle for paying off the manufacturers liabilities. Lastly, people don't know how to repair cars. YT is less than half of the solution. There are people better off paying someone else to do it vs, buying another car.
And new car are continuing to lose quality
@@frederickneal4781 They are shiny junk.
I am having very good service with my 2006 4-cyl Ford Escape with 268,000 miles on original engine. No engine or transmission problems at all. I have had front suspension and half shaft repair/replacement. I do all maintenance regularly! I think about trading it in at times, and then I read articles like this and decide to keep it.
If it works, don't fix it. 👍
I have a buddy that sold his Escape with 336k on it and still doing fine. Maintenance is key with any vehicle.
Using the exact recommended lubricants is key, but sometimes expensive.
I have a 1989 Lincoln Mark VII with over 200,000 miles. It runs great. My 1985 Crown Vic police car finally died after more than 300,000 miles. Windsor V8s were pretty durable but nothing beats regular and timely maintenance!
Also, the engine on your Escape was designed by Mazda, which tends to have a good reputation for reliability. It doesn't have the EcoBoost problems like the newer Escapes do.
Funny story... when I was a teenager in the 80's I wanted one of the newer model Thunderbirds because I liked the look of them. I found one used 1983 model in the local newspaper and bought it for a reasonable price. When I brought it home my dad was mad at me for not checking with him first to ask about the reliability of that model and year. He told me that year engine was notorious for blowing a head gasket at around 100,000 miles because Ford tried using cork for their gaskets that later turned out to be a bad idea. And sure enough, just as the odometer rolled over 100k it started belching smoke upon start up and basically whenever you stepped on the gas pedal. The repairs were going to be more than the car was worth. Within a month the car was headed for the car crusher. Moral of the story...always ask Dad first!
Learn how to fix your own stuff. Blown head gasket is repairable IF you catch it quickly. Don't want a crankcase full of antifreeze. A weekend of work and less than $100 in parts and back on the road.
Yep … That 3.8 engine was CRAP … Ford screwed over their customers with that one …
Moral of the story It's not to trust or ask anyone do your own d*** research stop being a worm
I love how he said at a 100000 miles imagine we just started belching smoke the head gasket was shot
Well to begin with that was a carbureted motor
Secondly you knew the head gasket was bad made out of Cork and the good news is to change a head gasket on that particular car takes
I'm not a mechanic but learned due to these engines , for Ford. The 2.8 , 2.9 and the 3.8 . All prone to blowing head gaskets,. I would never own a Hyundai or a Kia. Helped work on a few . The early chevrolet 3.8 had intake gasket problems .the newer 3.8 . To much heat in the engine compartment . I don't or will not work on any Chrysler engine except the slant 6 or 318 . The 4.7 is iffy you may get a good one or not the same with the early chevrolet 5 cylinders in Colorados and canyons . Yes I love working on all kinds of $#!+ . Owned most of what I mentioned. Had a friend who collected Yugos , yes yugos . He loved them and for that I didn't give him to much crap about them
I'm a young machinist with a GenX coworker that knows most asian vehicles inside and out. One day I heard a little rattling from my accent and asked him if he would check it out. He tells me it's a bolt and he'll fix it on break.
He comes out on break, grabs a socket set and an extender from his accent, pops my hood and tells me about this bolt that isn't torqued to spec correctly from the factory on these cars and sure enough, problem solved. Dude knew that car down to the most superficial things.
My sisters 2.5 four cylinder Subaru Forester has 250,000 + original miles with minimal maintenance
Yep. They can do it.
2022 forester same herein aus 396,000km
******* 2015 Subaru Forester !! I agree, it's all about good maintenance !! :-) :-) ***********
Our 2004 Lexus GX470 has 183k miles and still looks brand new inside with no failures.
Our 2011 Lexus GX460 has 138k miles and still drives like new too.
Will deal with higher fuel consumption because I know we will never be surprised by a massive drivetrain failure for at least 500k miles.
As a guy who has worked (indirectly) in the automotive field for years( Journeyman Tool maker). All I have to say is your best bet is Honda, Toyota,and then Subaru. Notice a trend? All Japanese. Thank you to the good people of Japan! Also owned a couple Nissan Maxima's great cars as well.
I have to add 2015 Kia Soul. I have had nothing but problems with it burning oil/ being dry after only 1,200 miles and non-stop engine issues for 2 years..
My car been sitting for 3 years and I love you still watching this channel they can show you a lot about your car
I bought a 2009 kia optima kept it well maintained garaged changed oil and fluids reg.. I followed the manual guidelines . In short the motor like many other KIA's was junk... So at 130k + miles the motor overheated.. all fluids coolant always up to standard
I just junked it for 300 bucks.
My 89 honda Crx I bought new in 89 while in the military? Still starts in 23 deg weather with 380k miles... Just a little rusty on panels and seats are worn lol
Honda makes the best engines. Toyota's as well. No manufacturer is without it's problems from year to year. You will see A LOT of old Toyota and Honda on the road versus everthing else.
Those are golden years for Honda.
2 bad Honda did away with the ‘Bullet Proof’ 2.4 four and went over to the 1.5 turbo. I am considering disabling the VCM on my Pilot. That start - stop feature is another drawback. Watch Scotty Kilmer for more details on these features that sacrifice durability and longevity for a few more miles per gallon.
I owned many Toyota, including 1980- Celica, Corolla LE., Trecel that Manufactured in Japan. I brought these car used with low mileage except Trecel. I never had issue even oil leak and I drove it all over the country and kept them for many years with high mileage. I used only JDAM parts even it used parts but it from Japan for maintenance. These Toyota Corolla was used for Taxi and police car in Japan and the design baseline is way back to 1968! I was told by Japanese CEO in 1980 that Toyota SR-5 is a Midway for American car industry.
The old Civic engines were though. We see how newer, post 2010 hold together. I hate 2.4L engine that found it self in Accord, CR-V, Element, Acura. OCI too long, a lot of baked piston rings.
If I was a car maker I would do everything I could to make my brand as reliable as possible.
If one owner has a catastrophic failure what reason is there for them to return to your brand? And then they spread the word to family and friends.
Toyota and Honda are popular for a reason. A car is a appliance for 98% of the population and needs to function.
Its amazing how carmakers who have made vehicles for literally decades, some for over 100 years still struggle to make a reliable vehicle.
They don't struggle with it, they do it on purpose to make a fortune off you and I sadly.
As many vehicles as they pump out every year they have to make their billions somehow.
And sadly it is at our expense with whatever they think can legally get away with.
That's the only reason I'm with Toyota - reliability. Can't afford good looking car.
Facts 💯
😂 @ “Appliances”
Taaahhh!
For many manufacturers, it boils down to costs & profits. I think some of the CEOs have ego problems as well.
I know a guy with a 96 Corolla with 400k miles on it and it’s running great.
My 2016 Kia Optima engine blew, but the replacement was covered by some sort of a lawsuit that Kia and Hyundai lost. There was knocking and loss of power just like stated.
How much u pay for it
Yea happened to me, they gave me a new engine for free with a lifetime warranty
My new back then 0 miles, 2013 optima, stalled in the middle of the highway, at 30 miles, almost caught fire by the smell, Kia replaced the new engine as it was a recall issue they were having,
Never buy Kia or Hyundai. Garbage cars.
The dealers are making money changing engines reimbursed from the factory. So when you go to the dealer to get oil change you might get oil changed or you might get just a bill for oil changed.
I drive a 2004 Pontiac Vibe has a Toyota engine never a Problem. I also have 2 Chevrolets and 2 Cadillac's from the 70's with over 350000 miles. The 76 Cadillac over 560000 miles. They run and run. Low compression engines run forever
And no electronics and turbo.
Most of the older toyota s were top classcgetting up to 2012 different story
Sometimes these excellent videos make my head hurt. Shopping for a used car for family members becomes a huge roll of the dice.
Best bet is a Toyota.
@@bryanmattingly4640 not my land cruiser Prado apparently, they didn’t get the memo
Just get a Honda or Toyota.
used is or can be the issue. First research the projected longevity. Then find an example driven in warm climate by mature owner.
@@nitehawk4523 Nah Just get a Kia or Hyundai
I have a 2012 GMC Terrain SLT V6. I take good care of her and she has 165,000 miles !
I owned a 2013 Kia optima 2.0 turbo, absolutely loved it...sold it with 50k on the clock. Never had any issues. I didn't realize they had so many problems. Glad I got rid of it when I did.
Fuel pump failure is not engine failure. BMW does not use timing belts on any models listed, and are not built in the UK. GM 2.4 and 3.6 also do not use timing belts. OCI at 4000 miles with quality oil will prevent most issues with the GM models. A lot of issues pop up when people *do not* take care of their cars. Source: I have been a technician for 30 years.
This video is defective
Nor did the 2.8 V6 from GM. That was a timing chain also
2013 cruze with almost 148k and original turbo,change oil every 4k with Mobil 1 synthetic.
It's true that BMW uses mostly timing chains on their engines. However, it is also known that BMW faced major problems with exactly these timing chains which used to slack quite fast. I know the owner of a BMW 7 class equipped with the ten cylinder diesel engine. Timing chain slack caused a major engine rebuild coming with a workshop receipt exceeding €10.000,-!
I am quite happy with my 2010 Toyota Prius which has now covered 187.000km without any problem whatsoever.
Btw. : most of the engine problems seem to affect the later models with the so called "downsized" engines. Cutting down on cylinder numbers and/or displacement without decreasing the power output is prone to problems as it increase - often fatally so - the power rate per litre. Might be worth thinking about.
💯 I currently drive a '13 equinox with the 3.6l engine 136k miles, and have owned 2 other gm vehicles with the 3.6. No issues whatsoever bc I change oil religiously at 5k and check the levels frequently
Yeah thanks a million The Geek. We need videos non biased with research already done like this. So we are not surprised if after we find out it's not a surprise the car broke down.
Appreciate your honesty
For those that don't know kia and Hyundai are the same that's why they both had the same issues
I have a saying. All things made now are like Bic lighters. We had to do a lil work on the old lighters, add fluid etc. Now everything is disposable. Only gonna last so long (enough to pay for it) then new must be had.
I have the 2015 EcoBoost mustang and I've never had any issues with it but I did change the stock exhaust out almost immediately. It has never run hot. And it sounds a lot better. It burns a little oil between oil changes. About half a quart. 97,000 MI so far. Won't keep it forever but I do like it. Also six-speed manual. Fun to drive. I did also replace the purge valve at about 85,000 MI
I’ve never had any issues. It burns oil lol
If your ford isnt burning oil it may not be running
I will be shocked if it reaches 120k. Both of the turbos grenaded in mine and I am damn near forming a support group of people in my area who have had the same thing with all their various Fords.
I’ve got a 99 Camry with 334k. My daughter bought it in college for $800 about 5 years ago , I bought it from her about a year and a half ago. The car is beat to hell on every corner. The hood blew off on the highway when she was driving it. It looks totally ghetto with a different colored hood on it but I love the car. Totally reliable and still gets good gas mileage. I run it to work. Lots cheaper than running my f150!
Can never beat those old 90s toyotas, I bought I used Ford Taurus and it has been a great vehicle for school and work for over 8000 miles.
I've been a used car technician for 14 years working at a chevy dealer, so I've worked on quite a few makes and models with trade ins, I would agree with this video. Sorry kia and Hyundai owners, but powertrains are garbage in these cars, the only good thing about them is their warranty if your the original owner.
i was driving when engine went out on the optima...i already had read the warranty and i personally witnesses to it going through too much oil; they had already done an oil sample many moons previous to the final catastrophic event. she should thank me, i was nice enough to make sure at the last second (we're talking like ten miles) before recall warranty expired, that the engine "miraculously" and "coicidentally" finally warranted to be replace for free from kia.
This all makes me glad I own a 2010 CR-V! 230k miles. Good so far
Hondas and Toyotas baby
@@billyjohnson9166Stop shillin' for quality!
I've had a 1985 BMW 325 since 1999 (my first car). It has 300k miles on it. The only problem I've ever had with it was the gear shift came apart and had to be replaced. I bought a 2013 X5 in 2015. Nothing but problems from day one.
Goes to show, 80s BMWs are the greatest in terms of build quality.
Mercedes and BMW had fantastically built cars before I'd say... 1995? Sure, the new ones are very nice... for the first year.
Old 3 series best BMW ever!
I just stick to toyotas and hondas , i work hard for my money and i don`t have spare time to fix cars.
Same here there's are money pits
I have 2011 KIA Sorento with 170,000 miles and I have no issues until today. What I really love about my car is, it always is same as the date I bought it.
What happened today?
Hard to say when four vehicles are the same engine, i.e. Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sorento (those two are the same vehicle) and the Hyundai Sonata and Kia Optima (same vehicle again). That's like listing an engine problem from a Yukon, Tahoe, Sierra, Suburban, and Silverado separately.....
True. He mentioned 4 different cars with same 2.4L 4cyl GDI engine. I have 2012 Hyundai i45 (sonata). Many people have had engine failures. But mine never missed a beat. Runs like day one. Yet!
This whole video/list is a sham. Hell, the thumbnail for the video shows a Kia Telluride which only comes with the 3.8L V-6 and wasn't even part of this list.
Cheap cars use to equal not lasting and having many issues. Now it’s even the expensive cars that have issues.
You were spot on with regard to the Audi A4 2.0 Turbo. I owned one and it was plauged with recalls, electrical issue, and turbo issues. Had to replace my A4's turbo at 50K miles. And yes, it went through oil like a two-stroke. Will NEVER purchase an Audi or VW product again.
It just takes one Audi.
Current generation of 2.0T is actually pretty good engine
@@sharpknife153 while its standing in your garage 🤣
@@emmachamberlain7587 ea888 gen 3 engines are not that bad, it has been around for 10 years and I see a lot of 10 years old Audis still running well, you just have to maintain it properly like changing oil every 5-7k km. I live in a really harsh climate and environment and still here we have a lot of Audis with 2.0t gen 3 engines and they are being good. I own one too, but it is 2020 car, almost new
I love Porsche but that’s as far as I will go. Owned enough Audis and VW (A4 A6 GTI Jetta Passat [?] every edition) to know where one thing is great the other is terrible. That love hate is toxic and to be honest the GTI’s hatch with a lexan glass was memorable but it dying mysteriously and needing a jump was terrible. A Bentley Lamborghini or Bugatti? If you can own one of those who cares about cost reliability or depreciation.
They should have ford fiesta on here. I bought mine brand new. Shocks went at 1500 miles, fuel filter recalls, latch door failure and recall, engine fan went as well as the purge valve. Nothing but a money pit.
Sorry to hear that Heather , hope your next vehicle 🚗 is much better . Go with a Toyota . 👍😘
@@bobmariano3731 that's the plan. Waiting for the prices for vehicles to go down first.
I know , their ridiculous right now , just like home prices ! Lol 😂 I have a 1995 Land Cruiser with 241,000 Miles & going strong 💪 😮👍
I've never heard anything good about that vehicle. Considered buying one once.
2013 Santa Fe owner here with 2.0T FWD. Our car still drives like a dream despite its high mileage. Such a wonderful family car and wonderful for road trips to Disneyland.
Make sure the knock sensor is updated if it's required, intake clean every 15000 miles.
What is high mileage? Numbers please
@@williamcooke6056They AIN'T ASAYIN'!...😛
Thank you! Very informative video on used cars.
Yep! My 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport’s engine needed to get replaced at the 83k miles mark. Engine lost power while driving. I didn’t have to pay for the replacement (thank God) but it took 4 months and 2 trips for the dealership to get it right.
Yes, the same thing happened to me with my 2014 Chevy Cruze. Paid through the nose to have it repaired. Can't wait to get rid of it.
We bought a 16 forester XT with 2 miles when I bought it, the rest were my test drive.
I don’t get the Subaru loyalty. While absolutely amazing in inclement weather, we have had a lot of problems- faulty wheel bearing, failed transmission master unit, it’s been recalled twice (once it was in the shop for 3 weeks… in Colorado). That doesn’t go into all the rattles, undone wraps or any other cosmetic issues that have come up prematurely.
I’ll keep it for blizzards, but we’re a one and done Subaru family.
Now Mazdas I’ve had good luck with so far and everyone has luck with Toyotas
I agree with you 100%. I'm a mobile mechanic in Colorado. The Subaru is pretty much the "state car". I like the look of many models and they are good in the snow. However, they are plagued with so many issues I would avoid most of the models they make. Yes, Toyota vehicles are a safer bet. Always do the research before buying a vehicle. If it's used pay for a thorough inspection before making the purchase.
I just came back from a eight-state road trip in my 1992 Chevy 5.7 700 r4 overdrive positraction all stock. It's coming up to 250,000 miles soon. The only fluid I added in the road trip was gasoline. The car is all stock. The engine is original factory and never had the heads off.
You got a good one , back when Chevy- GMC was the most reliable truck on the road..( behind Toyota 4cyl pickups , arguably )..
Had a 1990 Silverado 305 turbo 400 20 years 170000 mi . Yeah it was good one. Should of kept it and rebuild it . New ones epa’d out -
I have a 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 WITH 367,000 miles on it, still going, everything works, it might be a good SUV...
just had to make sure my Pontiac wasn't on here! the newer they get the more expensive problems they will have I'm good with my 06 G6 😊
In my opinion, there are a lot of factors about reliability with modern engineered vehicles. I come from an engineering background and work within the regulatory agencies demands everyday. First, its the government regulations that influence change . The government requires periodic emissions reductions , forcing manufacturing to tweak the product to stay compliant. Example General motors and Dodge/Chrysler/jeep with there cylinder disable systems failing lifters left and right. Poor quality construction to cut cost down to meet price points, engineering the parts to last within specified ranges load tolerances, increasing union labor rates and thresholds etc. Back in the day they would over build a transmission or rear end without concern of cost or weight savings that would hinder fuel savings of which are paramount as of todays concerns. Those parts ,even engines became legendary. " Ford 9" rear ends , Chevy small blocks, ford 300 six etc. the lists I'm sure go on and on. Those components would never be used today for just efficiency reasons alone N.H.T.S.A would never approve, nor would they meet there EPA requirements. This leaves a tremendous engineering burden on manufacturing entity's shoulders. That's why you see smaller engines with "boost" and direct port injection, CVT transmissions etc. They must meet EPA standards of catalyst and fuel efficiency in order to be able to operate in the class vehicle its in. Certain exceptions are made for different classes of vehicles, but the bottom line is...this is what you get at the current price point.
I'm a retired Mechanical Engineer and totally agree. Politicians and bureaucrats set standards that aren't realistic , then get upset that the products that meet those standards are junk. I never heard of catastrophic engine failures in the '60's except due to abuse (no oil or excess rpm - no governor).
What's your take on CVT? About to buy a Mazda CX30, and may buy a 2022 because Mazda introduced CVT in it's 2023 models. I'm congenitally allergic to buying a car in its first year. Am I overreacting?
Spot on had no idea that the 2.3 eco boost was so problematic
Your best bet is to buy a vehicle with an engine that has been in service for a long time. Most engines in the list had problems in the first few years on the market. Toyotas are reliable because they have been using the same motor in their cars for 15 plus years.
You should do a video on bad transmissions. I tend to keep cars until they die. In my experience, I have found that transmission failure in the primary cause of a car dying. A car becoming too expensive to repair and not worth it. When it comes to engine failure, I have found that overheating is typically the worst problem as they get older and then there’s a problem and they overheat and after you get overheating because of some sensor issue usually you’ll get a cracked head or a crack block. End of story for the car.
In the US this is certainly true. My family lives in the UK, where few people drive automatics, even my 86 year old mother has a manual Honda. Transmission failure is so rare in the UK I have never known anyone who has had one since the 1970s.
Nissan and Ford comes to mind
Those were my thoughts exactly and why I bought a pickup with a manual transmission in 2002. I still have it and would not hesitate to drive it across the country.
There was a vid from this channel listing 10 brands to stay away from in regards to transmissions. They listed 4 nissan models because of the CVT and 2 GM brands.
Lets not forget a good chunk of people don't take care of thier vehicles anymore. Typically the more expensive the suv, the less maintenance it's going to see. It may go through the car wash all the time and look clean, a lot of these suburban soccer moms don't change oil and don't care about it overall.
Our 2015 Sorento with 3.3 v6 has been nothing but pure goodness.
because its not the recalled version and made in original country...
As an owner of the A4 B8 I can agree when the model came out it had major oil consumption and leak issues but after the recall the engine were pretty much bullet prove with good maintenance.
We purchased a new 2013 Hyundai Accent HB. It's 11 years old and it has been a great car. Engine purrs and transmissions shifts smooth. Everything on this car still works. I have done most of the maintenance myself. Besides basic maintenance, I have replaced the alternator (normal for a car this age). I guess sometimes you just get lucky.
That car will last a long time.
My wife and I both bought 2011 Subaru Outback’s in 2010. Each car has 80k+ miles on them. Other than minor recalls and normal maintenance we have never had any issues with cars. I’m afraid to replace any for fear of ending up with something crappy.
80k miles is not many. Sell them while they are still going.
2000 Honda CRV-EX 280,000 miles, and I just replaced the rear drive shaft as it was cheaper than replacing the 2 u-joints (labor -wise). Also, replaced the drivers power window motor. Other than that.....still going strong with normal maintenance. GO HONDA !! : )
Agree with you @bush master have driven over 200k miles in my Hondas, Accord and Civic, very reliable cars!
@@richardsedding8444 the Hondas and Acuras with the turbo engines are complete garbage.
@@JAM_2024not completely garbage, some of them are still running smooth despite in 700k miles, it depends of how you maintain and take care of it carefully
I have an Optima. Engine just went out at 125k without warning. Kia replaced it for free and gave a me a lifetime warranty on the engine. I'm at 170k now and still going strong and efficient. I don't know, feels like a win to me.😂 My Honda started leaking oil at 120k and had several other issues to deal with. Not throwing thousands of dollars to fix it. Plus the engine knocks. The Kia has been a dream in comparison.
2020 Kia telluride. Had nothing but problems since I drove 50 miles to the dealership to get the scheduled maintenance and oil change done, drove 1/2 way home, noticed a smell and engine running slightly hot.. pulled over checked oil, NO OIL IN THE CAR!!! Not once but TWICE the dealership/service department did this!!
Bet your Telluride is toast by now if you drove it with no oil
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Driving my 2007 Ford Focus with 255,000 or 150,000 miles and I am impressed with the duratec engine. Good dependable car.
I’ve got 252,000 on a 2008 f150. Fingers crossed
Ya, but ford focus 2012/2017, with cvt,, 2 clutch trans, etc..there were civil/class action
Lawsuit at ford..ford had to settle,and pay off
Litigants ...so I'll pass on ford for compact cars etc.due to forcing themselves to admit to liability...but that's capitalism of the great USA...GOOD LUCK
@@Itsme-ni9jk It was a DCT Transmission (Dual Dry Clutch) Great Car Terrible Transmission, it's always a bad thing when you get to know the service guys by their First Names.
Family members of mine were on a KIA Sorrento kick. Well, 3 SUV’s and 6 engines later I think they finally realized the vehicles are junk.
^^ but this can happen on every brand, but in this case it was a Sorento was it the 1st version?
@@videomailYT 우리의 영광스러운 자동차를 지켜주셔서 감사합니다. ₩500,000원이 귀하의 은행 계좌에 입금되었습니다. 도와 주셔서 감사합니다. 현대에 영광을.
@@jxxxxx44 hä? 🤔
Ol lady has had 4 sorentos since 2003...all v6...no engine problems, I've got a 2016 cadenza v6, just a 100k , drive it hard...no problems ....yet 🤔
@@videomailYTWell, did you get your, “Glorious Money”? LOL
Kia and Hyundai made the list quite a few times. Everybody I know that has had either one of those had to get the engines replaced
Buy Honda and Toyota, folks! I've had 5 Toyotas and each one went over 200K with zero issues.
Couldn’t agree more. Most japanese brands for that matter.
Not to sure about the newer ones with turbo engine and CVT trans
I have a Kia Forte Koup and I love it. Not one issue after 65000 miles
That's not that many miles.
I think you should add the 2012 Hyundai Sonata to this list also. I bought my 2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS brand new in May, 2012. During the course of a little over four years of ownership, I got four separate recall notices from Hyundai on it, including the one for the metal shavings in the engine during manufacturing. A fifth recall notice arrived in the mail shortly after I sold the car in 2016. I would tell anyone looking at used Hyundais and Kias to basically avoid any car that has the 4 cylinder Theta II engine in it, or better yet, consider buying a used Toyota or Honda instead.
Not surprised seeing that the Kia Optima and Sonata shared the same engine. Had my 2015 Optima engine replaced at 60k+ miles. Engine continued to burn oil voraciously and had to have another replacement at 105k miles. Got rid of it at that point.
Just had my very problematic 2011 Sonata sent to auction
Over 7000 in repairs these last 4 yrs
Never Hyundai or Kia, Toyota only!
It's not a model problem it's an ENGINE PROBLEM... all those Kia's and Hyundai's shared the exact same engine... THE THETA ENGINE IS THE CULPRIT... if you have a Theta Engine, you have a problem... doesn't matter if it's a Hyundai or Kia, if they put a Theta engine in it, beware. Having said that, the Theta engine is no longer in production and isn't put in any current Hyundai or Kia vehicles.
@@wolfshanze5980 false, it’s in the new 2023 sportage.
@Sekkzc wow, people show how uneducated they are every day.
I mean, it takes all of three seconds to look up if the new Kia Sportage has the 2.4L Theta engine in it, and you can't even manage that feat. Your stupidity couldn't be bothered for three seconds of research before it spews out your mouth, making anything you say pointless.
For the record, there are only two gas engines in the North American versions of both the new Tucson and new Sportage... the 2.5L non-aspirated engine in the gas-only version and the 1.6L Turbo engine in the Hybrid version. Neither is the troublesome Theta engine.
I'm not sure what you were doing, but it's clear you weren't in line when God was handing out brains.
My 2008 Lincoln MKZ IS STILL rolling strong with over 260,000 miles..thats how you do it Lincoln!
You’re very good at this… thank you.
Very true! I heard complains about all these cars. Thank to Toyota and Lexus for an excellent quality, durability and reliability. I’m driving Toyota and I have no issues at all. Very happy with my car. And, it’s consider as a high milage car.
I had a Toyota Camry with 550k on it, and all I had to change was the Alternator, and of course brake pads, tires, etc. Same Engine and Transmission.
180,000 miles on my Toyota Venza. Runs great. Never uses oil. I still check the fluids weekly, never have to add. My 01 Sebring convertible with 65,000 miles on the other hand... (summer car) needs oil every week. Coolant as well. I'm always topping something off.
@@tylerc7037 That is what we call, the best car brand. Enjoy your Venza. It's such a awesome car
@@shahramkhayam4875 it really has been a great car. It's been on many road trips. Also most of the parts are original except alternator, battery, shocks. Obviously it's had a few brake jobs, 2 sets of tires. Nothing else has been done. Spark plugs, hoses and belts, water pump all original. Bought it at 55,000 miles.
@@tylerc7037 I trust you. Those services you did are minor for the car. Then, once you get them done on time, you will have a long peace of mind and enjoy your Venza. Cheers.
Add 2003 Satun Vue awd to the list. At about 76k miles, the crank shaft snapped. Vehicle was regularly serviced and well maintained.
Saturn = Satan hehehe that's the truth
@@RIZFERD 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🔥
my brother owns a 2011 sonata. he bought it about 4 years ago with around 100k miles, and he’s daily driven it for 4 years and has no problems
I own a 2007 Suzuki SX4 manual Tran all wheel drive crossover from new 175,000 driven all year round in Alberta only thing it’s needed so far was a serpentine belt. a great little car just did the brakes last year amazing. I tow trailers, pile ladders on the roof rack and it’s peppy and fun to drive
Too much high-tech, especially on turbo engines. My 2001 Chevy Astro with the 4.3 liter V6 is a joke to many I'm sure, but it still has 50 psi oil pressure with 280k miles. Best auto purchase ever.
Those were nice Vans but boy were they thirsty.I really liked the 1988 model with the European type headlights
You better hope your never in a frontal collision in an Astro. They are deathtraps.
@@user-tb7rn1il3q They said that about the VW Beetle air-cooled with gas tank in front yet it was the FORD pony cars (Pinto, Maverick) with gas tank in rear that were the ones you always had a bag of Marsh-mallows for the just in case time.
We hav a 2000 GMC Safari 345000 on the engine, Still runs like new
i have a 1992 Chevy S10 4.3 shortbed with 240k miles. Engine has never been opened up. I've mostly only had to do general maintenance.. oil changes ,trans fluid, tires, brakes....etc.
Scotty Kilmer is proven right once again.
Nah, the last time he was right his hair wasn’t white
@@kennorcott7074 It’s clear you’re a hater. Point well made….
Yeup, agreed. I just got done viewing his vids on the 2000-2006 Chevy Tahoe. Including his 07 Tahoe. He's the car guru that lives in my back pocket 😆
@@ljaysperspective1775 he’s a moron that has views on reliability is old as he is. He doesn’t know what he’s talking about
Snotty is a hack. His videos are click bait time wasters.
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Still have my 2012 optima 2.4l with over 190,000k on it. Still drives nice. only issues i've had is the low pressure fuel pump that was under warranty around 60k. after warranty a little plastic steering coupler and a bad wire going to the solenoid on the high pressure fuel pump. The car does consume oil but only after 130,000k. With direct injection motors you have to run a cleaning agent through the intake to clean off some of the valve deposits. I was always poor enough but lucky enough to do this work myself which has saved me a bunch of money and I don't consider it a bad car at all considering the few issues vs the millage it has now. However, it doesn't get driven a ton now and I made sure the next car I bought was mpi instead of gdi.
Scotty Kilmer says he's never seen more low milage bad engines. Quality is continually getting worse. Especially on throw away cars.
Moral of story Small turbocharged engines are nightmares
for people who dont do their service right yes
Depends on who designed and built the turbo 4.
I am the original owner of an 02 Ford Explorer with 200k+ miles. 22 years old and it runs like new. But not just any Explorer deserves such high praise. If it is equipped with the 4.6L V8 engine, and when regular maintenance is performed, fleet vehicles like police and taxies frequently run up 400k + miles. In my case, I change my transmission and differential fluids every 50k miles to keep the drive train healthy. This is a body on frame vehicle and drives smooth on a highway. It will outlast any unibody SUV out there. If you find one used it is very affordable.
Thanks for the information it is very helpful.
You were "spot-on" with the KIA assessment....the only difference is that my wife has a 2016 Optima...but it has the very same problems as you stated.....I literally have to put oil in it every 2 to 3 days.....but it varies when she drives it a lot.....sometimes it can be 1 to 2 days.....it's gotten to the point where I started doing the oil changes myself because they're too expensive and have outgrown my budget looking at how often I had to get oil changes...lol.....a Synthetic Blend and Full Synthetic oil change can run you about $57 to $125 here in Chicago....after doing research I discovered that KIA knew about this problem and had some sort of a recall on most GDI engines....smh
Wow, that frequency is crazy!!
Adding oil at that rate should make oil changes moot. You are changing it over time anyway. Just change the filter occasionally.
I have a 2014 Kia Optima hybrid, the gas engine runs great but the whole hybrid system is bad. Even though I only have 78000 miles they won't honor the 100000 mile warranty.
I just need a car for my commute of 300mi a week. Got a Camry, and put snow tires on in the winter. Gets me home everytime.
I finally bought a Camry
Best car I ever had
Kia Rio hatch back. Yeah its cheap and not the most aestheticly pleasing, but..... Daughter has a 2012 and its still running strong. She even got plowed into from the side and shot into oncoming lanes spinning her 720°. She drove it down the Street to catch the hit n run driver pulled over, grabbed the chick, and cops came. Repaired the car slapped some new tires on it and never looked back. (Under body was still strong). She has 150k miles on it now. Gets great gas mileage to this day..
my friend just hit 308k on his 4runner and he tortures that thing🤷 i’m sure it would’ve gone way longer but a (relatively) minor accident fucked up part of his transmission and insurance decided the car was a total loss. it was a 2000 or 2001 limited edition
I don't even subscribe to CR and I'm not a mechanic but as a compulsive car & motorcycle shopper, I browse a lot of for sale ads. I noticed one same thing when it comes to almost any car with the German 2.0T and a shocking amount of Subarus and Hyundais / Kias (I don't even include GM / Chrysler in my searches). It's a pet peeve of mine when I'll have the max mileage filter set to 100K kms / 60K miles and SO MANY of the ads are listed with low mileage but the ad text will say something "28K kms on motor". Scares the crap out of me because I've been a Honda guy since the 80s and no one in my family has ever needed a major repair, much less an actual replacement engine??? My current daily Accord runs like brand new at 280K and counting. HONDA RULES!
Great videos with lots of good information…I just found you today and I have probably watched five or 6 of your videos already…Thanks…
✌️😎🎸…….
The 2012 Sonata engine was also part of the recall. Hyundai replaced our engine but refused to pay for gas, hotel rooms after we had to drive over 800 miles the next week to pick up our car from where it broke down. Bastards !!#
Should've gotten a Lexus instead for white glove treatment.
Hyundai should have had a MAJOR RECALL FOR OIL BURNING on the 2.4l my car burned a quart every tank of gas, I always used Shell with pennzoil 10w/30 here in Tampa bay.
I've owned Mazdas for 11 years and have yet to run across ANY of these issues. 💯💯💯
The check engine light came on in my 2010 Mazda 3 with 131K miles on it about a week after I bought it used with the code for catalytic converter efficiency below threshold. In contrast, I've had Toyotas and Hondas with almost 200K miles on them and never had to replace the cat on any of them.
Never had a Mazda with an A/C system that could begin to handle the heat in the South. My son's Mazda 323 blew a head gasket without warning, and a possible reason (given by Mazda) was a clogged cat.
what are you thoughts regarding the 2.5 turbo in the cx9 and cx5 starting in the 2016 models? I'm considering the former.
THANK YOU SO MUCH 🙏 AND PEOPLE ARE NOT HAPPY WHEN THE ENGINE HAS TOO REPLACE OR THE TRANSMISSION AND DON'T WANT TOO PAY FOR ALL THAT WORK.
Great information, thanks
Lots of Korean cars on the list. Subaru also had a valve spring failure problem which caused engine failures.
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My daughter had a 2011 Sorento and it’s still going strong. She just bought a 2022 Telluride S and gave her Sorento to her son who is in the Marines.
I have an '88 V6 Fiero, which were known as a whole for not being too reliable, but, uh, seems standards have changed. 93k miles and runs like a top. I'm still keeping an eye on it though. It's an 80's gm product, after all. Still fun to drive.
I SO want to do a sbc v8 swap on one of those!!!
@@russellmooneyham3334 I want mine usable, so I'mma stick with a V6
BMW = change your engine oil every 10,000 miles, and while you are at it, change your engine and transmission too.
Exactly,the very worst vehicle I ever owned was a BMW 3 Litre series, cost a fortune to keep on the road, I got rid of it after four years,couldn't afford to operate it,mechanically I'd have guessed it was built in China by and designed by idiots.
@@terryofford4977 If you ever watch UA-cam videos of new car reviews, they place the BMW and AUdI as the bar for comparison whie leaving out their track record of being problematic. I'd rather have a boring but reliable anything than a fast driving great handling oil burner that is in the shop all the time.
Cha cha cha cha cha cha
BMW stands for
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WRECK.
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Need more more comments from car owners.
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Have a good days and Happy New Year
I have a 2014 Optima with the 2.4… and yes it was replaced at no charge because it blew on me. Literally the only non maintenance issue I’ve ever had with the car though.
But wasn't that one issue big enough?
Thanks for the info 💯💯💢💯💯💯👍
I found the biggest issue with short lived engines is that people refuse to use the manufacturer recommended oil and take their vehicle to a quick oil change facility. These quick oil change facilities rarely use the recommended oils causing greatly reduced reliability. I am an ASE master technician of 30 years. So readers beware.
Those facilities have the exact specs from the manufacturer in their computers or in the oil filter guide book. Not to mention it’s on the cap. The customer choosing the wrong weight is always noted in their systems. Not their fault customers are stupid and refuse them doubling down. That’s why tech notes save those places from being sued. It’s printed in the notes.
Disagree… I’ve used a quick change place for years… they are very aware of what’s required.
Sorry no way I am leaving oil in for 10k or using the cars oil timer for oil change. I do 5k or every 6 months
I owned a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. Actually liked the car but did use oil at about 85000 miles. It was scheduled for an engine replacement but was in an accident that totaled the car.
The more complicated anything gets the more problems it will have.
Yes, yes, yes and yes
Terry Gross .. Yeah, it is a little tacky when consumers do all the testing!!!
Yes. CVT, Stop and Start, even turbos. For reliability, KISS still applies.
My family has always been a Team Honda, after a lifetime of having many GM, Chrysler, Nissan vehicles. Never owned a Ford. I will always go back to Honda for now. Pilots have always served me well with proper maintenance and upkeep. Thank you for this video on older and used cars.
@unimpressively_charming always stay away from Honda Dealers as much as possible (unless under warranty). They will always come up with a laundry list of unneccessary repairs. This is my personal choice and decision, but have a dependable and honest car repair shop you can seek out for a second opinion. I do .....Thank you for your reply.
I own a 2017 Buick Encore, engine code: B. I commute 2hrs to work. 190k miles. It took 5 turbos and 2 engines to get there. Oil changes every 2800 miles. My best mpg combined: 42mpg A. Comfortable quiet car, shitty turbo oiling circuit.
You have to wonder how accurate this video is when he calls a BMW a British made vehicle
HA! "Did he say BRITISH?" Had to back it up and listen again...Jeez
I wondered about that too! Given British cars notoriety for unreliability, I wrongly assumed that the model was assembled in the UK!
Yes I noticed that as well, and was wondering how many people would catch that mistake (the majority I assume ?)
Either way BMW are junk after about 3 years of use
It might as well be
I have the 2012 GMC Terrain with the 2.4L, 4cyl engine. It's a decent SUV with a car-like fuel economy. This SUV is very slow even with the direct injection, so quick acceleration definitely feels bad for the engine. Probably the biggest cause of these engines burning oil and losing compression is people expecting SUV like power out of a Chevy Malibu based engine in a 4000 pound SUV.
I have a terrain, people get so pissed when I get on the highway 😂
Guys, maybe try an Enclave next time. I think you'll like the 3.6L power more and hopefully not using much more gas. Terrains look good to me too though.
@ROB-12013 I really like that suv, seems to be well rounded and those engines are good on gas for a v6, i honestly would consider one
Great information to know.
I own a 2006 Yaris yrx
480,000km just recently changed the water pump but it runs like an absolute dream
Lexus Toyota and Mazda our way to go