However, data from Consumer Reports and car enthusiast websites shows that some of the most coveted names in car brands have poor engine ratings. Whether you’re buying new or used, these 10 car brands may be ones you want to stay away from buying.
10. Jeep
Consumer Reports called out the 2024 Jeep Wrangler with a reliability rating of 27 out of 100, while the Grand Cherokee earned just 26 points. In addition to engine trouble, you might expect suspension and electric system issues. Jeep dominates the Consumer Reports list of 10 most unreliable cars, occupying three spots.
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9. Volvo
The 2024 Volvo XC60 plug-in hybrid received a reliability rating of just 21 from Consumer Reports for things like EV battery and charging, the climate system and cabin electronics. In general, late-model Volvos aren’t renowned for their reliability, according to HotCars.
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8. Volkswagen
The Volkswagen Taos garnered a reliability rating of just 47 from Consumer Reports, coming in 8th out of 13 subcompact SUVs. In addition to engine problems, you might expect pesky electric system problems and even brake issues.
7. Land Rover
Consumer Reports gave the 2024 Land Rover Range Rover a dismal predicted reliability rating of just 30. If something does go wrong, you could be looking at a pricey repair bill. Annual repairs cost close to $1,200, according to RepairPal.
6. Jaguar
The new Jaguar F-Pace, the brand’s foray into the luxury compact SUV market, rated just 18 out of 20 in the category, according to ConsumerReports.org, with a reliability rating of 30. The Jaguar brand isn’t known for its reliability.
What’s worse, foreign-made luxury cars like Land Rover and Jaguar often cost more to repair because it’s not as easy to get parts domestically.
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5. Chrysler
Chrysler sits in the bottom third of the pack when it comes to reliability, according to RepairPal.com.
Fortunately, compared to pricey foreign cars, vehicles from the Detroit-based manufacturer cost less than than average for maintenance and repairs. RepairPal forecasts an annual cost of $608 — close to half what it costs to fix a Land Rover.
