The 5 least reliable used car brands, according to Consumer Reports
If you want to avoid a clunker, Consumer Reports suggests avoiding these brands
With new car prices at all-time highs, buying a used car is a sensible choice. But you want to avoid a clunker.
Enter Consumer Reports, which has identified the five least reliable used car brands.
It used data from more than 150,000 vehicles between five and ten years old owned by CR members to make its determination, scoring them based on reliability. Members wrote in about everything from engine failures to repair costs.
Continue reading to see which five brands stand out for their failings.
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#5: Ram
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The 2014 Ram 1500 trucks have a slew of issues, ranging from the transmission to the drive system and brakes, resulting in the brand's overall low reliability score.
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#4: Jeep
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Jeeps are fun to drive, until the trouble starts. Jeep owners told CR they faced transmission issues, problems with the climate systems, and faulty steering. It highlighted the 2014 Cherokee as a model with a lot of trouble spots.
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#3: Tesla
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While Teslas remain popular, CR members reported problems with older models. It said older Model X and Model S Teslas aren't aging too well, with owners of 2014-2019 models finding themselves replacing their battery packs and electric drive motors.
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#2: Dodge
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Dodge was ranked the second least reliable. Used Dodge Durangos and Grand Caravans have created problems for owners, including problems with the torque converter and transmission, plus oil leaks and brake issues.
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#1: Chrysler
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Chrysler may only sell minivans, but it doesn't seem to be doing a bang-up job. CR rated used Chryslers as the least reliable, saying owners found problems with its flagship Pacific van, particularly the PHEV version, which often has battery and transmission issues.