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108 Used Cars to Avoid Buying
March 2, 2017
This week, Consumer Reports compiled a list of 108 used cars you should avoid buying based on reliability ratings.
The list is made up of vehicles that are up to 10 years old, but most on the list are late-model used vehicles. Check out the full list below and scroll down to the brand you're interested in.
As always, I recommend using TrueCar No Haggle and CarsDirect to see the lowest prices your local dealers are willing to offer.
| Make | Model | Years to Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Acura | TLX | 2015-2016 |
| Audi | A3 | 2016 |
| Audi | A4 | 2009-2010 |
| Audi | Q7 | 2015 |
| BMW | 1 Series | 2011 |
| BMW | 3 Series | 2008-2011 |
| BMW | 4 Series | 2014 |
| BMW | 5 Series | 2008, 2012 |
| BMW | X3 | 2007-2008, 2011 |
| BMW | X5 | 2011-2012 |
| Buick | Enclave | 2008-2011 |
| Buick | LaCrosse | 2007 |
| Buick | Lucerne | 2008 |
| Cadillac | ATS | 2013, 2015 |
| Cadillac | Escalade | 2015-2016 |
| Cadillac | SRX | 2013 |
| Chevrolet | Camaro | 2013 |
| Chevrolet | Colorado | 2015 |
| Chevrolet | Corvette | 2016 |
| Chevrolet | Cruze | 2011-2013 |
| Chevrolet | Equinox | 2010-2011 |
| Chevrolet | HHR | 2009 |
| Chevrolet | Impala | 2010 |
| Chevrolet | Malibu Limited | 2016 |
| Chevrolet | Silverado 2500HD | 2011-2012, 2015-2016 |
| Chevrolet | Silverado 3500HD | 2015 |
| Chevrolet | Sonic | 2012 |
| Chevrolet | Suburban | 2008, 2014-2016 |
| Chevrolet | Tahoe | 2014-2016 |
| Chevrolet | Traverse | 2009-2011, 2013 |
| Chevrolet | Volt | 2016 |
| Chrysler | 200 | 2015 |
| Chrysler | 300 | 2013-2014 |
| Chrysler | PT Cruiser | 2007-08 |
| Chrysler | Town & Country | 2008-2012 |
| Dodge | Challenger | 2015 |
| Dodge | Charger | 2014-2015 |
| Dodge | Dart | 2013 |
| Dodge | Durango | 2012-2013, 2015 |
| Dodge | Grand Caravan | 2008-2012 |
| Dodge | Journey | 2012-2013, 2015 |
| Dodge | Ram 2500 | 2007 |
| Fiat | 500 | 2012-2013, 2015 |
| Fiat | 500L | 2014 |
| Ford | Escape | 2013 |
| Ford | Expedition | 2012 |
| Ford | Explorer | 2016 |
| Ford | F-250 | 2008, 2010, 2014 |
| Ford | F-350 | 2008, 2013 |
| Ford | Fiesta | 2011-2014 |
| Ford | Focus | 2012-2016 |
| Ford | Mustang | 2015-2016 |
| Ford | Taurus | 2010 |
| GMC | Acadia | 2007-2014 |
| GMC | Canyon | 2015 |
| GMC | Sierra 2500HD | 2011-2012, 2015-2016 |
| GMC | Sierra 3500HD | 2015 |
| GMC | Terrain | 2010-2011 |
| GMC | Yukon | 2014-2016 |
| GMC | Yukon XL | 2008, 2014-2016 |
| Honda | Accord Crosstour | 2011 |
| Honda | Civic | 2016 |
| Hyundai | Genesis | 2016 |
| Hyundai | Sonata | 2011 |
| Infiniti | JX | 2013 |
| Infiniti | QX60 | 2014 |
| Jeep | Cherokee | 2014-2015 |
| Jeep | Grand Cherokee | 2011, 2013-2014, 2016 |
| Jeep | Liberty | 2008 |
| Jeep | Renegade | 2015 |
| Jeep | Wrangler | 2007-08, 2015 |
| Kia | Rondo | 2009 |
| Lincoln | MKC | 2015-2016 |
| Lincoln | MKS | 2013 |
| Mazda | Mazda3 | 2016 |
| Mazda | Mazda5 | 2008 |
| Mercedes-Benz | C-Class | 2015 |
| Mercedes-Benz | GL-Class | 2014-2015 |
| Mercedes-Benz | M-Class | 2011 |
| Mercedes-Benz | GLE | 2016 |
| Mercedes-Benz | S-Class | 2015 |
| Mini | Cooper | 2007-2011, 2015 |
| Mini | Countryman | 2012 |
| Nissan | Juke | 2012 |
| Nissan | Murano | 2016 |
| Nissan | Pathfinder | 2013-2014 |
| Nissan | Rogue | 2014 |
| Nissan | Sentra | 2013 |
| Ram | 1500 | 2014, 2016 |
| Ram | 2500 | 2012, 2014-2015 |
| Saturn | Outlook | 2007-09 |
| Subaru | Impreza | 2009 |
| Subaru | Outback | 2008 |
| Subaru | WRX/STi | 2015 |
| Tesla | Model S | 2014 |
| Tesla | Model X | 2016 |
| Toyota | Tacoma | 2016 |
| Volkswagen | Beetle | 2014 |
| Volkswagen | CC | 2010 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 2010, 2016 |
| Volkswagen | Golf SportWagen | 2015 |
| Volkswagen | GTI | 2012-2013 |
| Volkswagen | Jetta | 2010, 2014-2016 |
| Volkswagen | Passat | 2007, 2014 |
| Volkswagen | Tiguan | 2011, 2013 |
| Volkswagen | Touareg | 2014 |
| Volvo | S60 | 2015 |
| Volvo | XC90 | 2016 |
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