Used cars to avoid, ranked by Consumer Reports
Used cars have had ups and downs in pricing over the past few years, but they remain a generally solid alternative to paying new MSRPs. Letting someone else eat the depreciation can net buyers a great deal, but that’s only if the used car they’re buying is reliable and in good condition. Consumer Reports recently ranked the used cars to avoid with an eye on reliability and maintenance costs, and some automakers have several models on the list.
Consumer Reports came up with 60 vehicles based on responses from its annual member surveys.
Used cars to avoid in 2024
Audi
Buick
Cadillac
XT4: 2019
Chevrolet
Chrysler
Pacifica Hybrid: 2018, 2021-22
Town & Country: 2016
Dodge
Grand Caravan: 2016, 2018
Ford
Escape: 2021
Escape Hybrid: 2020
Expedition: 2017-2019
Explorer: 2016, 2020
F-150 Hybrid: 2021-22
F-250: 2020
Mustang: 2020
GMC
Acadia: 2018
Yukon: 2016-17, 2021
Yukon XL: 2021, 2023
Hyundai
Ioniq: 2020
Ioniq 5: 2022
Kona EV: 2019
Santa Fe Sport: 2014
Sonata: 2017-18
Tucson: 2016-17
Jeep
Cherokee: 2014
Gladiator: 2020
Grand Cherokee L: 2021
Wrangler: 2018, 2020-21
Kia
Niro: 2019
Soul: 2021
Mazda
CX-9: 2023
Mercedes-Benz
C-Class: 2018
Mini
Cooper: 2018
Nissan
Pathfinder: 2023
Rogue: 2022
Ram
2500: 2017, 2022
Rivian
R1T: 2022
Tesla
Model S: 2019-2021
Model X: 2018, 2022
Volkswagen
Atlas: 2021
Jetta: 2014, 2021
Taos: 2022
Tiguan: 2018
Volvo
S60: 2015, 2022
V60: 2015, 2020
XC60 PHEV: 2022-23
XC90: 2016, 2019
Even if the model you’re searching for isn’t on this list, it’s always a great idea to get a pre-purchase inspection before buying. A reputable third-party inspection can help identify existing issues and may find potential problems that could crop up down the road. Spending a few hundred dollars up front could save thousands down the road, so don’t slack on your research when shopping for used cars.
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