I love watching these videos. It gives me comfort that I am keeping my 2005 Nissan Titan that has 250,000 miles on it. I’m going to try to get her to 500,000 miles. She is still running great.
For us Europeans, just avoid Ford Ecoboost, Stellantis, VAG, Nissan, JLR, Hyundai/Kia. I had a 2017 Seat Leon TDI and its unreliability was legendary, especially once I hit 80k miles. I replaced it with a Toyota Corolla 2.0 hybrid and other than servicing, the only thing I have replaced are the tyres. 61k miles so far, exemplary reliability. Thank you for this great video.
What is wrong with Kia they are very popular in the US now as they are more reliable and a bit less costly then the trash ford, gm and stellantis puts out.
Toyota is the best. My 2020 Corolla hybrid with 180,000 miles needed a water pump at 133k. Other than that everything is original including brakes and spark plugs.
Never get: 1. Turbocharged engine. They run extremely hot. Better to just get a bigger non turbo engine 2. Anything by Chrysler Jeep. Totally unreliable. 3. GMs cylinder shut off system. Owners frequently override this terrible feature. 4. Anything British. No surprise, Jaguar and Land Rover are dead last in reliability. Over priced junk.
Rich people lease the expensive german and british cars and drive them for a year and let the next sucker who wants to appear rich take on the burden of maintenance and repair.
While driving my 2024 Ford Bronco Sport, I noticed that people were staring while I drove by. Gee, I thought to myself, this SUV must be quite good looking. So one day I asked someone why they were staring at my Bronco Sport and they replied "I'm just surprised to see one still running".
Honda and Toyota will always have my money. Having mechanical issues with today’s technology being this advanced. Nobody should waste their hard earned money on any of these unreliable brands.
@@HimsofineeSame here I swear by Hondas and Toyotas, I have owned both. My current car is a 2010 Honda Fit with 110000 miles nothing major has gone wrong with it. I have owned it 3 years and have spent no more than 300 dollars in repairs total so far. My first car was a 92 Tercel. I didn't even take very good care of that car and it just would go and go with nothing going wrong with it. It was the shitbox that never broke 🤣.
I got a Mitsubishi Outlander 23 because I've read they were reliable. I have a huge buyer's remorse. A few months in, the info system started to black out, the charging ports randomly stop working, and the volume buttons work with the radio but not the info system (Android Auto, Spotify, etc). The worst part is that I can't get it fixed under warranty because the dealership said they need Mitsubishi authorization first, and Mitsubishi doesn't get back for months, then says it's useless to replace it because all their systems have this problem. The reverse camera developed a few sec delay and now it blacks out in the middle of reversing and the camera option does the same. You get a new car hoping to save on repairs but it becomes a problem without a solution. It's also very heavy and weak. I had a 2007 Odyssey before - an old, vibrating car that I spent thousands fixing - and it still ran better than the 2023 Outlander in terms of horsepower. If my old Odyssey's ride felt as heavy I'd think it needed an oil change. It already has a grinding sound when turning a wheel - started before one year, under 10K - and one of the trunk buttons doesn't work. It rough shifts into the park - the car jerks back and forth so much when pressing the park button that it makes people car sick. Very restricted interior space. The third row does not fit adults at all, even a slim short teenager has no room for legs. I was so tired of eternal repairs of the old cars and wanted a break for a couple of years... tough luck. If I could go back in time, I would never buy it.
You can't believe all the adds. They will say anything to suck you into buying. Try looking at consumer reports. The only reliable record of how good or bad vehicles are.
@GeeEm1313 I went to the dealership to look at a Mazda they had. Surprisingly, it had none of the options it was supposed to come with. I noticed that the lift gate was manual and checked for front and back cameras - it had none - they are supposed to come standard. I asked if it was a fleet car, and they denied it and couldn't answer what options exactly were included. So I was leaving, having lost what little trust I had in their professionalism. The finance manager said it's the last day of summer, August 31, and the end of the day, and they need to sell one more car to meet requirements, so they'll give me a very good deal on a new Outlander. Mitsubishi has almost no marketing in the US. They mostly sell in Europe and Asia, so I didn't know much at all. I googled it right there and read that it was reliable. Assembled in Japan. The next day, the price went down $3000. It's not like the manager didn't know that the price would dive in a few hours. He was urging me to buy immediately, or I'll lose the deal. He lied. That's what they do at dealerships. I don't buy cars often, my previous one was from 2007. They also force everyone to buy a mandatory cleaning package, I forget the price, a couple grand on top. I don't want and don’t need it, and I suspect the majority of people hate the forced add-on, but you get no choice. Mitsubishi promised to release a software upgrade in October that might just fix all the problems with charging ports/dash/info center. I made an appt on November 4 and was not surprised at all that nobody heard of that upgrade. Do they ever tell the truth in the auto industry? I don't think so.
My Mitsubishi Mirage has 300,000km on it. Almost 0 repairs. My 2024 Outlander has 56k on it now. Works great so far. Had zero issue getting a small warranty issue resolved. Very good company to deal with.
As a retired mechanic, I'm not surprised by any of these. The Korean models will probably improve but that will do nothing for the cars already sold. European cars are living off reputations made decades ago. VW fans point to the Beetle as a very reliable car but in reality, it was the simplest car ever built, fewer parts equals fewer breakdowns. Range Rover, look at used car sales, if they were any good there wouldn't be so many people trying to sell them cheap
You mentioned the Korean models. The problem with Hyundai and Kia, started when they started to assemble them in the U.S. I'm still driving my 1999 Hyundai Elantra station wagon. I bought it new, and have always done that non-American thing, called MAINTENANCE. My Elantra has 217,000 miles on it, and I just had it out today. Starts right up, runs smooth, doesn't use oil. It's been the best car I ever owned. But, it was built in Korea, not the U.S. The transmission did start to do weird things, when it had 186,000 miles on it. I had it replaced, and have done lots of long-distance trips since then.
It makes a lot of difference where the car is built/assembled cars built in Korea, Japan or continental Europe are usually better build quality then their counterparts with the same badge built elsewhere. Furthermore not all the cars on the list are designed to be used the way they are used in the U S , you don't expect a city car to be great at highway use.
I won't buy a vehicle with hybrid battery. Brand new Denali pickup truck at 5 months of ownership dealership had to send a vehicle to jump my battery. I scrapped it and drive a f150 4x4 stx. Had it 2 years now and I'm pleased with it
Just bought Ridge line Honda hoping for the best all reports and reviews rated top notch. Thanks for your report. I’ll stay away from any of the cars mentioned.
@@ShaunSavage-kl9pd I've got a ranger 01, it runs great but I have a former sister and brother in law that have sabotaged my cars because my dad left me his house. So, after pumping up tires, replacing batteries they ruined etc. I am now having trouble starting it because the security light is activated.
You got me beat. I have a 97 Ford Ranger 4 Cylinder 310K miles and runs great. I bought it new. It is no longer a daily driver, but it is a reliable member of the stable used for trips to Home Depot and when my son comes home from college.
I would probably go 1. Toyo-Lexus 2. Mazda 3. Honda-Accura 4. Subraru Mazda has made great strides. Toyota does work with Mazda and BMW. Honda can have their issues and Accura may be a little better. Subaru are pretty good. GM, Chrysler-Stellantis-Jeep - avoid. Jeep V-6 Pentastar engines are horrible. VW - avoid. Sad because VW's diesels were pretty good but they had that software scandal. Nissan-Infiniti-Mitsu - no thanks. I think Nissan bought Mitsubishi. The Koreans? I would avoid. The lower end models have engine fires and problems. Working class and poorer people buy them for work cars and these Korean manufacturers let them down. The warranties are worthless. Anything 3 cylinder turbo or CVT transmission avoid.
I bought new a kia soul sport in2009 as a 2010 model. I have never, in 45 years of driving, owned a better car than this. It just turned 96ooo miles, and I have yet to have ANY breakdowns or repairs. The worst thing I can say about it is the fact that it simply doesn't like snow.
This is the reason I'll never buy a new car. I own 2 cars a 2005 and 2010 models. The 2005 model recently gave up the ghost. Instead of getting rid of it and buying a new one I fixed it. It saved thousands. The PCV got blocked which blew the oil seals and stretched my timng chain.I spent $6000 reconditioning the engine. Did the work myself. What I've found out about my 2 cars is the 2005 model was better built. The 2005 model was the basic model, a 6 cylinder alloytec. Whereas the 2010 was a LS V8 top of the line model, which cost $20,000 more. The LS has had electrical problems, the door arm rest has come apart from the door card and the centre consol arm rest lid is broken at the hinge. In 5 years the workmanship has deteriated that much. I hate to see how bad it is after 19 years.
$6K is quite a bit if you did it yourself. I wonder how much a shop would have charged. If the PCV valve was checked/replaced periodically, would it have blew the oil seals?
@@filippocorti6760 That's australian dollars. All aftermarket parts. Right down to headers and exhaust and upgraded cams. Changed everything. Everything that came off the motor a brand new part went back on. Even every sensor. The only thing from the motor kept were the crankshaft, piston rods, ECU, alloyheads and intake manifold. The most expensive parts were head rebuild kit close to $2000, cams $900 and tuning $850. Because I live in the middle of nowhere, I had to pay freight charges. Yeah, I wish I knew alloytecs had a PCV problem . Drilled bigger holes in the new one to assist in ventilation.
@justinkennedy5812 Yeah! Hindsight is such a great thing. Three years ago, my daughter bought her first car. Talked her into buying a VX Commodore for $1500. That ecotec is still purring along. Had problems with seat belts, window switch and door locks. But those were easy fixes.
My Silverado is about to turn over 200K. Had an ignition issue a while back but it's running great now. Still don't have to add oil between oil changes, decent mileage for a full size.
Range Rover at number 1 was going to be a surprise? It’s exactly what I thought. A work colleague bought one new, it constantly breaks down and it’s only 2 years old. Terrible car make.
FYI, the Hyundai/Kia 2.0L engine was redesigned, IIRC for 2019, and don't have the problems of the earlier engines. However I would not buy a 2021 or earlier model because they are so easy to steal. The company finally equipped 2022 models with engine immobilizers.
I'll stick with our 2004 Toyota RAV4 for now. With 225,000 miles done, she still purrs along like new. Although the rest of her is wearing out now, bless her. No unreliable issues what so ever. She's going to have to go next year and I'll cry!
Our 2020 Hyundai Elantra has 44k. 0 mechanical problems, only a rattling back package shelf when a passenger sits in back seat. Change oil max 5k and don't buy turbos any make.
I have a 1991 Honda Accord LX. 240K and it starts up every time. Best vehicle I ever owned. Car has been in warm weather 85% of the time. Body and interior very nice. No accddents and one owner. 👍👍
Auto makers stopped having pride in building the best vehicle when they realized they could make more money building poor quality vehicles, most of which would need to be repaired by their own certified mechanics.
@@nuthinbutlove most of that kind of pride was gone with the assembly line 100 years ago. The whole idea was to take the craftsman out of the process reducing cost, increasing speed, and reducing the need for specialized skills throughout the process. And any kind of real pride didn't prevent mediocre vehicles in every era. Of course there have also been good vehicles in every era too but I think other parts of the process have much bigger impact.
Stay far away from Chrysler, Volkswagen, Jaguar, land Rover, range rover!, BMW, Mercedes. Nissan (infinity) is now owned by Renault, so quality may be dropping.
I owned a few Colt Mitsubishi mirage cars in the late 80s when I passed my test and they were so reliable and were basic but could take a battering from me as I was 17 and it never broke down and now how many different manufacturers have their fingers in the pie and they are just shit with so much electronic failures and I own a Toyota rav 4 2011 model and it’s solid and reliable unlike so many of my friends brand new cars
@@islandflow8650 lol I feel the pain as I live in the Orkney islands north Scotland and the same happened here as the salt air rusted the cars so bad the bodywork was rusted so bad we took the engines out and put in another colt 😊
Well I drive a 1960 Studebaker lark and a 1958 Chevy Belair .Bone stock original American designed and built real cars that the average working person could afford and repair , screw the car companies and screw their Big Government buddies who build all this overpriced pig iron.
The GM DOD is bad news ! You should consider aquiring a bypass module of some sort ! Look for a plug in module that can removed when you go for service ! Tuners will void your warranty ! This may increase your fuel costs , but it is less than the cost of an engine rebuild !
My car wasn't on this list. Still, I maintain my car. I have 280,000 miles on my 04 malibu. It needs transmission overhaul, $4000. I bought a basic car this year. So far, it's doing well, it better. American cars were bullitproof, and reliable. Wish American car companies would bring back the tradition.
The best commuter car was the first Honda hybrid 2-seater. Was it the Insight? Cool car. The battery was Nickel-Hydride, I think. It got up to 60m per gallon. A friend had one. It was fun.
My are Toyota and Honda. Subaru I love ❤️ my Camry and tocama l save lots money on maintenance. Wow can't believe 😳 how much some cars and trucks are expensive.
Plastic does not belong in the engine bay. My brother had a fire in his 1974 chevvy. It needed only the replacement of the engine wiring harness and a paint job for the hood. A modern car is a write off if it has an engine fire because of all the plastic.
The mirage is very reliable. They didn't list any recalls or failures. Just low power. Well, it's a 3 cyl. Car. Duh. I had one for 135000 miles and it was great. Was like new when I traded it in.
The Mirage, while being a tin can on wheels, has a solid ownership following. These crazy cars can really go the distance, but be prepared for noisy interiors, slow acceleration and just being small. They are simple, easy to maintain and the CVT's installed usually last MUCH better than bigger vehicles with a CVT because they're so light weight. Just keep the fluid changed when you're supposed to. With the manual trans unit, they just go and go and go. These cars get crapped on, but they hold their own well.
I got Toyota prius prime plug in hybrid is the best car I have ever driven for years. i haven't got any issue yet, over 145,000 km mileage , and I love safely featured. I've ever experienced Lexus its really good but its very cozy for gas mileage actually my mom doesnt care how much cost of her lexus but i still love my toyota prius prime i save gas mileage but most issue with my toyota prius prime gets break in and vandalized at the parking lot, i asked toyota to installed security camera and alarm more security sensor alarm .
I just purchased a Chery Tiggo 4 Pro 1.5L with 10 year warranty for au 24.500,-Dollars, I didn't see it amongst the badies you've shown here and hope for the best for my sake, but thank you for highlighting these issues 👍
Our 2019 Soul has been dead reliable. Just the usual maintenance - oil, brakes, tires, etc. The only fly in the ointment has been a heated seat recall. It took three visits to the dealership to get it sorted. (BTW the heaters were working fine before the recall.). I never use the dealership for anything other than recalls. A good local mechanic takes care of both of our vehicles.
One thing I am interested in, is how many of these faults are covered by the manufacturers warranty. Hyundai/Kia is famous for the l0 year 100,000 mile powertrain warranty, and one would think they would get these problems solved. I had a Honda CRV with the l.5 turbo, and it had problems with gas getting in the oil, and they never did stand by it, even though it was noted as a problem in northern states and Canada, so you can't trust any manufacturer all the time.
My 2005 RAV4 with 344k mi, hoping to last over 500k🤞😁 I received a 300k mi Toyota Club sticker from Toyota and a gift package (small blanket, stainless steel water bottle, set of Parker pen/pencil) with Toyota Brand. I was asking for a case of oil filters 😁, but they sent me a gift package. Can't complain about the Free gift....lol.
I have 2017 Mitsubishi outlander Sport AWD. I have 104K on it . I brought it in 2022 with 71K on it. It's still running. I've put in an aftermarket touchscreen and back up camera and front facing camera in it.
The Honda Ridgeline has always had only the V 6 engine (no other available) and regular automatic transmission. Mine is 19 years old and still runs and drives like new. At 167,000 miles, it has not needed much of anything in repairs. Not uncommon for them to go 250,000 to 300,000 before needing major repair.
I’m still driving my 2000 Mazda B2500, 310,000 miles and it runs great and look great. I have no plans to ever buy any of the new 💩💩💩💩 that is build these day by all brands.
I leased a 2021 Jetta. It currently has only 17K on it because I had an accident and a part (the front internal impact bar) was back ordered. The car was off the road for a year until the part was finally found in a junk yard. During that time I was told by several dealers that it was the number one back ordered VW part in North America. While I was greatly inconvenienced and eventually had to buy a used car, VW never offered any idea when or if they would ever make the part. I understand they farmed that out to some Chinese company. Needless to say, even though I'm happy with how the car runs, its 50+ gallons per mile economy and how it drives, I am done with VW.
Had a 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage, put around 150K on it with no trouble. As far as the car not handling good and the lack of power. Did you not test drive the car before you bought it. Yes, it takes you longer to get up to speed but I cruised to work at 75 mph daily with no trouble.
Where dude getting his prices?! 34 grabd for a bronco sport is actually a fair price for what it shld be. But ive never seen one that cheap! More like 50k which is crazy! But they seem the Raptor version for 98-100k which is just unbelievable.
It's 100 % true have had Toyotas since the 80s have driven all except 1s in accidents 250 to 300 thousand miles an then sold them or gave to my kids! Best values on the road!! By far!!!
It seems that cars have a time expiration date built into them. Spare parts have short shelf and availability life. More expensive, short shelf life cars and parts. JLR are a classic example.
And what happened to Volvo?! I remember that they were boasting that they would soon have the safest car on the market for the foreseeable future. I guess safety and reliability are quite different though.
Yep. Ford bought them and ho'ed out the name. I had a 2003 XC-70, I remember the cig lighter looked like cheap crap, broke right away, and cost $35. The headlight frame literally rotted away. Heater went out. Headliner peeled off. Transmission failed at 101K. Bulbs were constantly burning out. Engine ignition coils blew up. Toward the end it was costing me $500-$750 a month just to keep it running. I finally gave it away just to be rid of it. Worst car I ever owned.
Sometimes they get a new design right. GM's Chevy Volt, for example. Made from 2011 to 2019, they are still very reliable. We have 2013 and a 2019. No problems whatsoever. I think is may be the last hatchback built in the USA. They were assembled at Hamtramck.
Most People in the street complain about cars: Too much computers in the new cars, too much stupid stuff, too few mechanical systems, and no youtubers talk about it.
I've been buying GM products for decades and never have the problems that others seem to have. Right now im driving a 2015 chevy Colorado that I bought new and at nearly 200,000 miles so far not even a check engine light has came on. Great truck, just wished they built a single bench version. 👍
Reputation of unreliability means rotten resale value. New stuff is not tested suffienctly. Old stuff with a good reputation has been long tested by the public.
Discussing the Chevy Silverado and the GMC Sierra with varied engine problems such as lifter collapse and misfires, why did you show a Duramax diesel engine? None of those problems you mentioned are from that motor, this is misleading!
People who tend to buy luxury, jeep, and truck vehicles tend to drive fast, through dirt roads &/or haul other vehicles, putting a strain on a vehicle. Usually, people who drive compact cars tend to drive more safely, knowing it can't withstand many harsh conditions. So, it can also depend on the type of individuals buying a certain vehicle, too.
Those vehicles are supposed to be built to handle rough terrain. If people use them for their designed purpose, the reliability problem is with the car maker.
CVT Transmissions are crap, and so is anything turnocharged that wears out your engine. Learn to drive a manual transmission and stay away from turbocharged GDI. My vehicles are without GDI, tons of electronic gadgetry, and turbocharged...no problems and expensive repairs !
Sounds like you've found what works for you, @frankalfonso7070 Manual transmissions and keeping things simple definitely have their perks. Appreciate you sharing your experience.
I love watching these videos. It gives me comfort that I am keeping my 2005 Nissan Titan that has 250,000 miles on it. I’m going to try to get her to 500,000 miles. She is still running great.
For us Europeans, just avoid Ford Ecoboost, Stellantis, VAG, Nissan, JLR, Hyundai/Kia.
I had a 2017 Seat Leon TDI and its unreliability was legendary, especially once I hit 80k miles. I replaced it with a Toyota Corolla 2.0 hybrid and other than servicing, the only thing I have replaced are the tyres. 61k miles so far, exemplary reliability.
Thank you for this great video.
I have a 2013 Leon tdi well over 100.000 miles never had a moment's bother
What is wrong with Kia they are very popular in the US now as they are more reliable and a bit less costly then the trash ford, gm and stellantis puts out.
Toyota is the best. My 2020 Corolla hybrid with 180,000 miles needed a water pump at 133k. Other than that everything is original including brakes and spark plugs.
Never get:
1. Turbocharged engine. They run extremely hot. Better to just get a bigger non turbo engine
2. Anything by Chrysler Jeep. Totally unreliable.
3. GMs cylinder shut off system. Owners frequently override this terrible feature.
4. Anything British. No surprise, Jaguar and Land Rover are dead last in reliability. Over priced junk.
Well Said !
I'd just get a standard engine. Why bother with Turbo, not that you drive your car as a racing car with daily driving.
Coming soon: Anything from China (i.e. BYD)
Rich people lease the expensive german and british cars and drive them for a year and let the next sucker who wants to appear rich take on the burden of maintenance and repair.
Exactly what Mr Bentley said in 1927 shame his company now only produce twin turbocharged cars
While driving my 2024 Ford Bronco Sport, I noticed that people were staring while I drove by. Gee, I thought to myself, this SUV must be quite good looking. So one day I asked someone why they were staring at my Bronco Sport and they replied "I'm just surprised to see one still running".
😂
The Ford Bronco is a piece of garbage as is the Nissan Roque.
I love my 95 Toyota Tercel 30 years old as good as the day it was built in Japan don't build them like that anymore
No way that tercel survived rust. Nope.
Feel sad i had to sell mine!
Honda and Toyota will always have my money. Having mechanical issues with today’s technology being this advanced. Nobody should waste their hard earned money on any of these unreliable brands.
What type of car has no issues and if God would have made a car how would it be? I think we might use a bicycle instead
Agree absolutely!
Just bought a Toyota RAV4 after being a loyal Nissan owner. Nissan lost me with their crappy Rouge.
Honda ain’t what it used to be. Sad 😢
@@HimsofineeSame here I swear by Hondas and Toyotas, I have owned both. My current car is a 2010 Honda Fit with 110000 miles nothing major has gone wrong with it. I have owned it 3 years and have spent no more than 300 dollars in repairs total so far. My first car was a 92 Tercel. I didn't even take very good care of that car and it just would go and go with nothing going wrong with it. It was the shitbox that never broke 🤣.
I got a Mitsubishi Outlander 23 because I've read they were reliable. I have a huge buyer's remorse. A few months in, the info system started to black out, the charging ports randomly stop working, and the volume buttons work with the radio but not the info system (Android Auto, Spotify, etc). The worst part is that I can't get it fixed under warranty because the dealership said they need Mitsubishi authorization first, and Mitsubishi doesn't get back for months, then says it's useless to replace it because all their systems have this problem.
The reverse camera developed a few sec delay and now it blacks out in the middle of reversing and the camera option does the same.
You get a new car hoping to save on repairs but it becomes a problem without a solution.
It's also very heavy and weak. I had a 2007 Odyssey before - an old, vibrating car that I spent thousands fixing - and it still ran better than the 2023 Outlander in terms of horsepower. If my old Odyssey's ride felt as heavy I'd think it needed an oil change.
It already has a grinding sound when turning a wheel - started before one year, under 10K - and one of the trunk buttons doesn't work. It rough shifts into the park - the car jerks back and forth so much when pressing the park button that it makes people car sick.
Very restricted interior space. The third row does not fit adults at all, even a slim short teenager has no room for legs.
I was so tired of eternal repairs of the old cars and wanted a break for a couple of years... tough luck. If I could go back in time, I would never buy it.
I have never once heard that the Outlander is reliable.
You can't believe all the adds.
They will say anything to suck you into buying.
Try looking at consumer reports.
The only reliable record of how good or bad vehicles are.
@GeeEm1313 I went to the dealership to look at a Mazda they had. Surprisingly, it had none of the options it was supposed to come with. I noticed that the lift gate was manual and checked for front and back cameras - it had none - they are supposed to come standard. I asked if it was a fleet car, and they denied it and couldn't answer what options exactly were included. So I was leaving, having lost what little trust I had in their professionalism.
The finance manager said it's the last day of summer, August 31, and the end of the day, and they need to sell one more car to meet requirements, so they'll give me a very good deal on a new Outlander. Mitsubishi has almost no marketing in the US. They mostly sell in Europe and Asia, so I didn't know much at all. I googled it right there and read that it was reliable. Assembled in Japan.
The next day, the price went down $3000. It's not like the manager didn't know that the price would dive in a few hours. He was urging me to buy immediately, or I'll lose the deal. He lied. That's what they do at dealerships. I don't buy cars often, my previous one was from 2007.
They also force everyone to buy a mandatory cleaning package, I forget the price, a couple grand on top. I don't want and don’t need it, and I suspect the majority of people hate the forced add-on, but you get no choice.
Mitsubishi promised to release a software upgrade in October that might just fix all the problems with charging ports/dash/info center. I made an appt on November 4 and was not surprised at all that nobody heard of that upgrade. Do they ever tell the truth in the auto industry? I don't think so.
Rx8 ouch.....engine time soon ..drive in lioe grandpa would.
My Mitsubishi Mirage has 300,000km on it. Almost 0 repairs.
My 2024 Outlander has 56k on it now. Works great so far. Had zero issue getting a small warranty issue resolved.
Very good company to deal with.
As a retired mechanic, I'm not surprised by any of these. The Korean models will probably improve but that will do nothing for the cars already sold. European cars are living off reputations made decades ago. VW fans point to the Beetle as a very reliable car but in reality, it was the simplest car ever built, fewer parts equals fewer breakdowns. Range Rover, look at used car sales, if they were any good there wouldn't be so many people trying to sell them cheap
You mentioned the Korean models. The problem with Hyundai and Kia, started when they started to assemble them in the U.S. I'm still driving my 1999 Hyundai Elantra station wagon. I bought it new, and have always done that non-American thing, called MAINTENANCE. My Elantra has 217,000 miles on it, and I just had it out today. Starts right up, runs smooth, doesn't use oil. It's been the best car I ever owned. But, it was built in Korea, not the U.S. The transmission did start to do weird things, when it had 186,000 miles on it. I had it replaced, and have done lots of long-distance trips since then.
It makes a lot of difference where the car is built/assembled cars built in Korea, Japan or continental Europe are usually better build quality then their counterparts with the same badge built elsewhere. Furthermore not all the cars on the list are designed to be used the way they are used in the U S , you don't expect a city car to be great at highway use.
Interesting to note that Range Rover Landrover is the number one most unreliable brand after building such a reputation in the past
@@natashasakala2259 Agree everyone trying to sell their Range Rover.
The Kia Sportage is the best car I’ve had, and I’ve had a lot.
Great report thank you
I disabled my AFM fuel management on my silverado truck, the surprizing thing is it gets better mileage and doesn't get the bog down feeling
I won't buy a vehicle with hybrid battery.
Brand new Denali pickup truck at 5 months of ownership dealership had to send a vehicle to jump my battery. I scrapped it and drive a f150 4x4 stx.
Had it 2 years now and I'm pleased with it
My 2011 Prius (hybrid) has 162k miles and zero problems (except tires need to be replaced).
Just bought Ridge line Honda hoping for the best all reports and reviews rated top notch. Thanks for your report. I’ll stay away from any of the cars mentioned.
I drive a 93 Ford ranger 4 cylinder. 375 thousand miles runs great. Bought it in 1996 for 2000 dollars
My neighbor has a 94 with over 400k
Engine sounds great. It shifts great too
@@ShaunSavage-kl9pd I've got a ranger 01, it runs great but I have a former sister and brother in law that have sabotaged my cars because my dad left me his house. So, after pumping up tires, replacing batteries they ruined etc. I am now having trouble starting it because the security light is activated.
I had a 1995 ford ranger just as good as my 87’ Toyota pickup with better gas mileage
Congratulations
You got me beat. I have a 97 Ford Ranger 4 Cylinder 310K miles and runs great. I bought it new. It is no longer a daily driver, but it is a reliable member of the stable used for trips to Home Depot and when my son comes home from college.
Subaru, Honda and Toyota make the best vehicles
they all have their issues too
Absolutely !!
You better check all the engine recalls honda and toyota have. They are no better then any other brand
@@Kevin-rx8cw agree qnything newer than around 2015 is a no buy for me, over priced over engineered , many have problems from day one.
I would probably go 1. Toyo-Lexus 2. Mazda 3. Honda-Accura 4. Subraru
Mazda has made great strides. Toyota does work with Mazda and BMW. Honda can have their issues and Accura may be a little better. Subaru are pretty good.
GM, Chrysler-Stellantis-Jeep - avoid. Jeep V-6 Pentastar engines are horrible.
VW - avoid. Sad because VW's diesels were pretty good but they had that software scandal.
Nissan-Infiniti-Mitsu - no thanks. I think Nissan bought Mitsubishi.
The Koreans? I would avoid. The lower end models have engine fires and problems. Working class and poorer people buy them for work cars and these Korean manufacturers let them down. The warranties are worthless.
Anything 3 cylinder turbo or CVT transmission avoid.
I bought new a kia soul sport in2009 as a 2010 model. I have never, in 45 years of driving, owned a better car than this. It just turned 96ooo miles, and I have yet to have ANY breakdowns or repairs. The worst thing I can say about it is the fact that it simply doesn't like snow.
This is the reason I'll never buy a new car. I own 2 cars a 2005 and 2010 models. The 2005 model recently gave up the ghost. Instead of getting rid of it and buying a new one I fixed it. It saved thousands. The PCV got blocked which blew the oil seals
and stretched my timng chain.I spent $6000 reconditioning the engine. Did the work myself.
What I've found out about my 2 cars is the 2005 model was better built. The 2005 model was the basic model, a 6 cylinder alloytec. Whereas the 2010 was a LS V8 top of the line model, which cost $20,000 more. The LS has had electrical problems, the door arm rest has come apart from the door card and the centre consol arm rest lid is broken at the hinge. In 5 years the workmanship has deteriated that much. I hate to see how bad it is after 19 years.
$6K is quite a bit if you did it yourself. I wonder how much a shop would have charged. If the PCV valve was checked/replaced periodically, would it have blew the oil seals?
@@filippocorti6760 That's australian dollars. All aftermarket parts. Right down to headers and exhaust and upgraded cams. Changed everything. Everything that came off the motor a brand new part went back on. Even every sensor. The only thing from the motor kept were the crankshaft, piston rods, ECU, alloyheads and intake manifold.
The most expensive parts were head rebuild kit close to $2000, cams $900 and tuning $850. Because I live in the middle of nowhere, I had to pay freight charges.
Yeah, I wish I knew alloytecs had a PCV problem . Drilled bigger holes in the new one to assist in ventilation.
@@tomjohnson1110 Thanks.
If you went by or earlier,you would've had the ecotec and $6000 still in your pocket😎
@justinkennedy5812 Yeah! Hindsight is such a great thing. Three years ago, my daughter bought her first car. Talked her into buying a VX Commodore for $1500. That ecotec is still purring along. Had problems with seat belts, window switch and door locks. But those were easy fixes.
My Silverado is about to turn over 200K. Had an ignition issue a while back but it's running great now. Still don't have to add oil between oil changes, decent mileage for a full size.
Imagine spending $55-85k for what turns out to be a money pit
Range Rover at number 1 was going to be a surprise? It’s exactly what I thought. A work colleague bought one new, it constantly breaks down and it’s only 2 years old. Terrible car make.
I'm always amazed that people will spend huge on money a vehicle without spending 15 minutes online to check it out.
It's amazing if you think about it 🤔 Like we live in an era of easy information, but hardly anyone seeks it out to find the truth
FYI, the Hyundai/Kia 2.0L engine was redesigned, IIRC for 2019, and don't have the problems of the earlier engines. However I would not buy a 2021 or earlier model because they are so easy to steal. The company finally equipped 2022 models with engine immobilizers.
I have a 2019 KIA Sorento, with the V6. I wouldnt have bought the 2.0 because of engine problems... No problems with the V6.
@@kirkbullard4302V-6 have always been strong & reliable
I wouldn't buy any Kia or Hyundai
Does the new 24/25 Tucson still have problem with gas getting into oil?? Appreciate if u know? See Uribe videos about 2015-2020 models???
I'll stick with our 2004 Toyota RAV4 for now. With 225,000 miles done, she still purrs along like new. Although the rest of her is wearing out now, bless her. No unreliable issues what so ever. She's going to have to go next year and I'll cry!
530,000km - original trans and muffler - Still driving my 07 CRV. Prestige cars are garbage - all glam and no guts.
Any small turbo 4-banger will fail soon enough. Specially the once pushing big cars like the Traverse or Atlas ...
Keyboard clicks and background music is unnecessary and distracting
Thanks for the video 👍🏻
Our 2020 Hyundai Elantra has 44k. 0 mechanical problems, only a rattling back package shelf when a passenger sits in back seat. Change oil max 5k and don't buy turbos any make.
Turbos generally are only a problem if you don’t use the proper weight of oil and you don’t change oil frequently enough.
I have a 1991 Honda Accord LX. 240K and it starts up every time. Best vehicle I ever owned. Car has been in warm weather 85% of the time. Body and interior very nice. No accddents and one owner. 👍👍
Great information!
What the hell is going on with modern cars?? These companies must just go bust and spare us the pain.
After making cars for over 100 years you would think they would be able to make a reliable car by now
"They" are not in the car making business. "They" are in the money making business.
Reliable cars are bad for business
They do. I own one.
Auto makers stopped having pride in building the best vehicle when they realized they could make more money building poor quality vehicles, most of which would need to be repaired by their own certified mechanics.
@@nuthinbutlove most of that kind of pride was gone with the assembly line 100 years ago. The whole idea was to take the craftsman out of the process reducing cost, increasing speed, and reducing the need for specialized skills throughout the process. And any kind of real pride didn't prevent mediocre vehicles in every era. Of course there have also been good vehicles in every era too but I think other parts of the process have much bigger impact.
Stay far away from Chrysler, Volkswagen, Jaguar, land Rover, range rover!, BMW, Mercedes. Nissan (infinity) is now owned by Renault, so quality may be dropping.
I owned a few Colt Mitsubishi mirage cars in the late 80s when I passed my test and they were so reliable and were basic but could take a battering from me as I was 17 and it never broke down and now how many different manufacturers have their fingers in the pie and they are just shit with so much electronic failures and I own a Toyota rav 4 2011 model and it’s solid and reliable unlike so many of my friends brand new cars
Parents had late 70s dodge (Mitsubishi) Colt over 100K miles , lived in Hawaii car rusted out before car ever had problems 😅
@@islandflow8650 lol I feel the pain as I live in the Orkney islands north Scotland and the same happened here as the salt air rusted the cars so bad the bodywork was rusted so bad we took the engines out and put in another colt 😊
Well I drive a 1960 Studebaker lark and a 1958 Chevy Belair .Bone stock original American designed and built real cars that the average working person could afford and repair , screw the car companies and screw their Big Government buddies who build all this overpriced pig iron.
Do you in Havana by any chance? They still drive those cars every day down there!
Oh no!How do you survive without the digital tech and connectivity..(cameras,monitors,probes, sensor's etc...)
... and we liked it!.....
I still own a 61 Stud!!
@@eduardojimenez2044 :)
One problem is the bias for performance. Extracting power comes at the expense of reliability.
The GM DOD is bad news ! You should consider aquiring a bypass module of some sort ! Look for a plug in module that can removed when you go for service ! Tuners will void your warranty ! This may increase your fuel costs , but it is less than the cost of an engine rebuild !
I hav a Mitsubishi Mirage MT 2014 model.
Still good, running with 100k+ mileage.
Still good.
My car wasn't on this list. Still, I maintain my car. I have 280,000 miles on my 04 malibu. It needs transmission overhaul, $4000. I bought a basic car this year. So far, it's doing well, it better. American cars were bullitproof, and reliable. Wish American car companies would bring back the tradition.
My 15 year old rust free PANDA is still running great would not swop it it's also yellow and cant loose it in large car parks.
Thank you for letting me know.
I have a 2009 Rogue. Love it. Has 106thou miles Just routine maintenance and new tires
I have 2017 and love it. It has 103000 miles and I am trying to keep it well-maintained.
The best commuter car was the first Honda hybrid 2-seater. Was it the Insight? Cool car. The battery was Nickel-Hydride, I think. It got up to 60m per gallon. A friend had one. It was fun.
My are Toyota and Honda. Subaru
I love ❤️ my Camry and tocama l save lots money on maintenance. Wow can't believe 😳 how much some cars and trucks are expensive.
Imagine driving a vehicle for less than 40,000 and then expect it to die!
With years of car payments remaining.
Not to mention all of the plastic parts in vehicles.
Plastic does not belong in the engine bay. My brother had a fire in his 1974 chevvy. It needed only the replacement of the engine wiring harness and a paint job for the hood. A modern car is a write off if it has an engine fire because of all the plastic.
Even the current Toyota Tacoma now has plastic valve covers!
The mirage is very reliable. They didn't list any recalls or failures. Just low power. Well, it's a 3 cyl. Car. Duh.
I had one for 135000 miles and it was great.
Was like new when I traded it in.
The Mirage, while being a tin can on wheels, has a solid ownership following. These crazy cars can really go the distance, but be prepared for noisy interiors, slow acceleration and just being small. They are simple, easy to maintain and the CVT's installed usually last MUCH better than bigger vehicles with a CVT because they're so light weight. Just keep the fluid changed when you're supposed to. With the manual trans unit, they just go and go and go. These cars get crapped on, but they hold their own well.
I've had 6 Volkswagens (4 jettas) since 2004 and never had any issues. And I drive my cars hard.
The ones made in Mexico fail at around 50,000 miles. Window motors, seat motors, engine controller.
I still drive VW Polo 2004, still runs fine...
Similar here. Had a Jetta 2015 TSI (1.8). 0 issues, traded it in at 160 K kilometers. Now driving the golf. 108K, knock on wood
Even here in the heart of Europe, folks who know cars know full well that German cars, particularly Volkswagens, are junk.
Maybe because you replace your car every few years your cars are not seeing the test of time a reliable car does.
Whilst the Kia Soul Electric version just goes on and on and on!
How about an updated video with an Audi and BMW. Both manufacturers make a couple of contestants, I have a Rav4, Well done Toyota..
Sure thing, David! Yes, an updated video with Audi and BMW is a great idea. Stay tuned!.
At number one should have been the 22-23 Toyota Tundra. All non-hybrid engines are having to be replaced way before 40,000 miles
The background music needs to be stifled...too much and competing with the narrator.
Great video otherwise and thanks ✌️🙌
Three family members with Jeep Grand Cherokees running great. Freind traded hers in with 185,000 miles and no probems.
I got Toyota prius prime plug in hybrid is the best car I have ever driven for years. i haven't got any issue yet, over 145,000 km mileage , and I love safely featured. I've ever experienced Lexus its really good but its very cozy for gas mileage actually my mom doesnt care how much cost of her lexus but i still love my toyota prius prime i save gas mileage but most issue with my toyota prius prime gets break in and vandalized at the parking lot, i asked toyota to installed security camera and alarm more security sensor alarm .
I just purchased a Chery Tiggo 4 Pro 1.5L with 10 year warranty for au 24.500,-Dollars, I didn't see it amongst the badies you've shown here and hope for the best for my sake, but thank you for highlighting these issues 👍
Have 98000 on 2019 Kia soul from Korea. Just routine main. Longest lasting tires I ever had. 67000 miles on them. Nice people at their dealership.
Our 2019 Soul has been dead reliable. Just the usual maintenance - oil, brakes, tires, etc. The only fly in the ointment has been a heated seat recall. It took three visits to the dealership to get it sorted. (BTW the heaters were working fine before the recall.). I never use the dealership for anything other than recalls. A good local mechanic takes care of both of our vehicles.
A Canadian friend has over 400k on her 2009 kia soul. Still winning shows with it too.
Just by a Toyota . Stay away from European cars , most U.S. cars , and Korean cars . Honda is a good 2nd choice or Subaru too .
One thing I am interested in, is how many of these faults are covered by the manufacturers warranty. Hyundai/Kia is famous for the l0 year 100,000 mile powertrain warranty, and one would think they would get these problems solved. I had a Honda CRV with the l.5 turbo, and it had problems with gas getting in the oil, and they never did stand by it, even though it was noted as a problem in northern states and Canada, so you can't trust any manufacturer all the time.
Kia gives a 7 yr warranty in UK. They fix with no quibbles. What more do you want?
Why is there a Renault Kadjar in the thumbnail if it isnt in the video??
they just need to bla bla bla ,even no Renaults in US .
is that a car or just a pile of junk?
To give you enough reason to block the channel and never see it again 😂😂
My toyota hilux 2010 model still running in good condition 158 KM Odometer didn't experience engine breakdown
My Suzuki Sidekick 4-wheel drive sport has just turned 228,000 Mi and running strong
What!? No Toyota! No Honda!
My 2005 RAV4 with 344k mi, hoping to last over 500k🤞😁
I received a 300k mi Toyota Club sticker from Toyota and a gift package (small blanket, stainless steel water bottle, set of Parker pen/pencil) with Toyota Brand. I was asking for a case of oil filters 😁, but they sent me a gift package. Can't complain about the Free gift....lol.
I've never ran up less than 150K miles on a Toyota. Still wish I had my 1987 P/U and 1995 Corolla. Couldn't kill 'em.
Range Rover is safest car on the road. Because you can't drive them. Always in the shop getting fixed! 😮
I have 2017 Mitsubishi outlander Sport AWD. I have 104K on it . I brought it in 2022 with 71K on it. It's still running. I've put in an aftermarket touchscreen and back up camera and front facing camera in it.
I had an eclipse, wonderful car, 92, had 225,000 miles and some ass hit it and totaled it, parked at my house!
@Nocha-l2r I am sorry to hear that.
What do you drive now?
@@joshuacollins7398 Camry.....not as sporty, but a solid car😂
Honda Ridgeline is super solid.
Please tell me that didn't have CVT and have good engine
The Honda Ridgeline has always had only the V 6 engine (no other available) and regular automatic transmission.
Mine is 19 years old and still runs and drives like new. At 167,000 miles, it has not needed much of anything in repairs. Not uncommon for them to go 250,000 to 300,000 before needing major repair.
Or buy a Mazda.
I’m still driving my 2000 Mazda B2500, 310,000 miles and it runs great and look great. I have no plans to ever buy any of the new 💩💩💩💩 that is build these day by all brands.
My dodge ram has a heml with 220 k, only replaced radiator due to tree hitting it, my wrangler has 65k, zero problems
I leased a 2021 Jetta. It currently has only 17K on it because I had an accident and a part (the front internal impact bar) was back ordered. The car was off the road for a year until the part was finally found in a junk yard. During that time I was told by several dealers that it was the number one back ordered VW part in North America. While I was greatly inconvenienced and eventually had to buy a used car, VW never offered any idea when or if they would ever make the part. I understand they farmed that out to some Chinese company. Needless to say, even though I'm happy with how the car runs, its 50+ gallons per mile economy and how it drives, I am done with VW.
I've wanted a Range Rover for about 7 years, but I'm really leery. So much so that I've just forgotten about them
Had a 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage, put around 150K on it with no trouble. As far as the car not handling good and the lack of power. Did you not test drive the car before you bought it. Yes, it takes you longer to get up to speed but I cruised to work at 75 mph daily with no trouble.
tell that to the neighbor behind you suffering from the smell of burning oil...
They give the Energizer Bunny a run for its money. A very misunderstood car.
Where dude getting his prices?! 34 grabd for a bronco sport is actually a fair price for what it shld be. But ive never seen one that cheap! More like 50k which is crazy! But they seem the Raptor version for 98-100k which is just unbelievable.
THIS ONE LADY TOLD ME LUXURY CARS SPENDS MORE TIME IN THE SHOP THEN THEY DO ON THE ROAD OMG
That's why I drive a Honda 🙂
SO THE MOST RELIABLE VEHICLES OLD NEW OR USED ARE TOYOTA & HONDAS OMG NOW I SEE WHY I SEE MORE PEOPLE W/ THOSE VEHICLES NO CAPPING
It is false
It's 100 % true have had Toyotas since the 80s have driven all except 1s in accidents 250 to 300 thousand miles an then sold them or gave to my kids! Best values on the road!! By far!!!
I know technology has added to these issues but I believe technology has also made it easier for them to "make to break" these vehicles.
I am owning a Ford Rcosport Titanium (O) of 2013 having covered 350,000 Kms.
It seems that cars have a time expiration date built into them. Spare parts have short shelf and availability life. More expensive, short shelf life cars and parts. JLR are a classic example.
And what happened to Volvo?! I remember that they were boasting that they would soon have the safest car on the market for the foreseeable future. I guess safety and reliability are quite different though.
FORD
Yep. Ford bought them and ho'ed out the name. I had a 2003 XC-70, I remember the cig lighter looked like cheap crap, broke right away, and cost $35. The headlight frame literally rotted away. Heater went out. Headliner peeled off. Transmission failed at 101K. Bulbs were constantly burning out. Engine ignition coils blew up. Toward the end it was costing me $500-$750 a month just to keep it running. I finally gave it away just to be rid of it. Worst car I ever owned.
1.5 with 3 cylinders? Really ....... to move such vehicle!! Insane
Surprised Audi wasn't in here. Volvo's been crap since it was sold to Ford in 2000. Toyota and Honda have been the best I've owned.
I own 2 of those vehicles on your list. Both with 65k + miles, and never have had issues!🤞
That reminds me there was this lady who jumped out the Golden Gate Bridge twice and still couldn't kill herself.
I will keep my 2009 Lincoln town car..these new cars $55.000 tags can't even last 40, 000miles sad a big rip off
Agreed
I love the big sedans. Best of the cruisers.
I plan to be buried in my '09 Crown Vic.
😂
@@Alex_Mitchell😂
Sometimes they get a new design right. GM's Chevy Volt, for example. Made from 2011 to 2019, they are still very reliable. We have 2013 and a 2019. No problems whatsoever. I think is may be the last hatchback built in the USA. They were assembled at Hamtramck.
Most People in the street complain about cars: Too much computers in the new cars, too much stupid stuff, too few mechanical systems, and no youtubers talk about it.
I love the Toyota PREMIO corona 1997 make. Reliable and pocket friendly driven only 163000 km.
Don’t know where your shopping but you won’t find a GM 1/2 ton for $36,000 try $45,000
You’re shopping
@@davidwarr8600😂😂😂
I've been buying GM products for decades and never have the problems that others seem to have. Right now im driving a 2015 chevy Colorado that I bought new and at nearly 200,000 miles so far not even a check engine light has came on. Great truck, just wished they built a single bench version. 👍
Are you aware that GM was sold to a Chinese Company and now your driving a rice burner?
My newest car is a 1990 Mercury Colony Park station wagon. 194,000 miles.
For me, go for your favourite classic car, i.e., pre 1990's and keep it well maintained and that will be cheaper than fixing today's rubbish
Reputation of unreliability means rotten resale value. New stuff is not tested suffienctly. Old stuff with a good reputation has been long tested by the public.
Why always picking on the Mirage?...in Asia it's popular and reliable.
A super reliable car
Agreed! They do go the distance. They're terrible basic, but they run!
Don't buy expensive cars
Discussing the Chevy Silverado and the GMC Sierra with varied engine problems such as lifter collapse and misfires, why did you show a Duramax diesel engine? None of those problems you mentioned are from that motor, this is misleading!
Think it's because duramax is actually isuzu?
And yet a 1959 Rambler is capable of still running reliable with routing maintenance.
Nearly said this list is not adequate but once I saw Range Rover then I hold my accusation. I wonder why people buy Range Rover 😂😂😂
Because it is the tiger of the road! (okay, you probably won't get my joke...)
They think it's a status symbol. It's not. It's a stupid symbol!!
i have a Opel astra 1.7 dti from 2000 and a ford mondeo 2.0 tdci from 2004 verry good cars
What about Ford with their set belt issues? Dangerous as it will also size the breaks at speed!
Lol! The Jetta is like THE most fuel efficient at on the market, more so than most hybrids. Never heard of “high fuel consumption”. Ever..
People who tend to buy luxury, jeep, and truck vehicles tend to drive fast, through dirt roads &/or haul other vehicles, putting a strain on a vehicle. Usually, people who drive compact cars tend to drive more safely, knowing it can't withstand many harsh conditions. So, it can also depend on the type of individuals buying a certain vehicle, too.
Jeep's had problems for years.
Those vehicles are supposed to be built to handle rough terrain. If people use them for their designed purpose, the reliability problem is with the car maker.
CVT Transmissions are crap, and so is anything turnocharged that wears out your engine. Learn to drive a manual transmission and stay away from turbocharged GDI. My vehicles are without GDI, tons of electronic gadgetry, and turbocharged...no problems and expensive repairs !
Sounds like you've found what works for you, @frankalfonso7070 Manual transmissions and keeping things simple definitely have their perks. Appreciate you sharing your experience.