AVOID These Junk Cars With Engines That Die FAST!

A car with a bad engine is a car ownership nightmare! Today, I'm going to show you cars with the worst engines, or at least as I see it. These cars have some problems that I think you should avoid. Sadly, the engines in these cars have big problems. Some of them have recalls and some of them don't, but all of them could cost you time and money!

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[quercus]

You described the Subaru as a good car, only problems with turbos are a general problem
with EVERY make! Usually the turbos are heavily abused by youth, give the same car to a senior, and it’s for life!

[bghoody]

Sadly, I think the number of cars on this list is only going to grow over the next few years. Great video, Mark.

[notlisten]

10 year WRX owner here. The turbo issues that you've detailed primarily occur if you've increased the boost pressure. The same goes for the ringlands failing - higher than stock boost pressures OR if you have a poor quality tune.

The engine is not fragile, but it is designed with very specific limits from the factory. As stated previously, increasing the boost pressure will cause ringland issues if done incorrectly (ie. get a proper tune by a professional), but more critically is how the engine is broken in from mile 0.

It is common to hear Subaru owners talk about .5qt to 1.5qt of oil consumed every 3000 miles. I followed the break-in process that was detailed to me by a nice guy that works for Toyota on all of their race engines (ie. the SLOW and gentle break-in process that took 3000 miles). Since that time, just around 100k miles ago, my engine does not leak/consume any oil.

One of the most critical failings of Subaru engines is the oil pickup tube. It is known to crack and when it does, you no longer have oil pressure, which will cause a catastrophic engine failure very soon after.

Other than that, as Subaru engines are interference based, having the timing belt replaced on time OR early, is absolutely critical. I've done the timing belt job and it isn't the funnest thing ever.

Finally, the spark plugs. While they do not fail, the rear spark plugs are incredibly annoying to replace because you have a few precious inches before you are contacting the frame. It is a task that requires a lot of patience and cursing.... and beer.

[tennnis]

Electrical gremlins with a VW? Say it isn’t so! Taking me back 30 years.

[tom]

All because the car companies forgot one simple phrase, "keep it simple"

[PeckiePeck]

I used to drive a PT Cruiser, one of the least reliable cars made in the last 20 years. It still got 110k and I drove it cross country and back twice and neglected my oil changes. Took me 12 years to get to 110k, but the low mileage is deceptive because for many years I sat in bumper to bumper traffic on my commute. Point is that even a bad car often buys you a lot of time to figure out your money situation so you can get something better.

[thomashelm]

"Palm Springs rental"😂 Best description, ever!
Great video Mark!

[frank.l]

I had 94' Acura Integra GSR, best car l every own. The quality build was impeccable, Yes was expensive $22, 000 for the time- but well worth it !

[mynameisstilljafo]

It's really a shame what's happened with the Elantra in recent years. I owned two Elantras back in the day, and both were solid cars. Started having issues with the 2001 hatchback after 12 years and 170k miles, but hell's bells, I got my money out of it for sure. The 2010 I bought used never skipped a beat. My nephew drives it now.

[Michael-yscn]

My 2002 Volvo S60 was on its last leg and I needed to get something cheap that would last, with low maintenance. I found a 2010 Corolla with 95, 000 ...had it 3 years with no problems at all and 36+ miles per gallon! Great economy car!

[billmars]

Have a 2013 Elantra with the 1.8 engine, multi port fuel injection (no GDI), 6 speed transmission 95, 000 miles. Zippy little car. No problems at all.

[kame]

Include the Maserati Ghibli at about $98k; engine went out at 33000 miles. I bought her new. Junked her. Dealer offered $1000 or $25000 for new engine. Then offered $15000 to rebuild engine.

[papaagidi]

I know two people with Hyundai Elantra and sonata all with mileage over 200K so far with same transmission and engines. Take care of your car and it will take care of you

[billynomates]

the junk missile - damn i laughed so hard at that :)

[JLeeno]

I have a 2012 wrx I got brand new, 11 years still running, changed the clutch. Not modified, the main issue is the head gasket when people modify their engines.

[emiliog.]

Car owners are using the manufacture maintenance schedule. Too long in most cases and it depends on how you drive. Change your oil and all fluids early. People are shocked when their cars break down. Oh, I didn’t check that dipstick or coolant. Toyota is no different. Mercedes or BMW have oil consumption issues. All cars have their problems, especially if you don’t maintain them. Everything you discuss here is caused by poor maintenance in most cases.

[mdk]

Also, avoid the newer GM vehicles with the 1.4 L turbocharged four-cylinder engine and the 3.6 L V6 engine. They are totally unreliable.

[jond]

They just get better and better, the rush barfing, NOW that was funny. once again a GREAT video

[mr.foxwiz]

Excellent video. You are spot on with this one. Thank you!

[michaelo.]

The main problem is no maintenance! Oil change every 5000 miles at least and driving slow untill the engine is warm enough...here in germany we drive faster than in US ....here we did not have this issues.Most Problems with to much electronic in new cars.