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Steer clear of these troublesome vehicles
These models, listed alphabetically, are the worst of the worst. They have multiple years of much-worse-than-average overall reliability, based on 2004 through 2013 models, according to our Annual Auto Survey. Each one has at least three model years of reliability data.
BMW X5 (6-cyl.) |
Ford Flex (3.5L EcoBoost) |
Chevrolet Cruze (1.8) |
GMC Acadia |
Chevrolet Impala |
Lincoln MKT (EcoBoost) |
Chevrolet Uplander |
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class |
Chrysler PT Cruiser (nonturbo) |
Mini Cooper S |
Chrysler Town & Country |
Mini Countryman |
Dodge Caravan |
Saturn Outlook |
Dodge Grand Caravan |
Saturn Relay |
Dodge Journey |
Volkswagen Beetle, New Beetle |
Ford Explorer (V6) |
Volkswagen Touareg |
Ford F-250 & F-350 (diesel) Ford Fiesta |