Consumer Reports 2017 Lowest-Rated Cars in 10 Categories

Knowing what not to buy can be as useful as knowing what to buy. That's why each year we highlight the cars that have the lowest overall scores in our testing in 10 categories. Check out our Top 10 Car Picks for help in figuring out which car to buy.

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[ia]

I can't believe Mitsubishi still exists....

[Jarl_]

Mitsubishi takes an L for every car they make...

[dellstudio]

Why are they complaining about the the Mitsubishi Mirage? It's a brand new car that can be had for around $9, 200 with a good warranty. Complaining about the cheap interior, of course it's cheap because the car is priced so low. It's not a $25, 000 car. You get what you pay for and the Mirage doesn't cost much for a reason. It's meant to be a bare bones means of transportation at an incredibly low price point. If the lack of features are a problem then purchase something for twice the price and don't complain. People don't purchase the Mirage because it's adorned with features just like they wouldn't purchase a Lamborghini because it gets great gas mileage. You've gotta look at vehicle for it's intended purpose and use.

[SerasPhilly]

they love to hate Tacoma, for last 10 years they been giving thumbs down. Best selling pickup in its class.

[earthling]

Did she really say the Toyota Tacoma was the worst in category? Really? that doesn't seem right...

[muhannd]

A Toyota pickup with low reliability ratings? Wut?

[xdunejunkiex]

$100 says this chick drives an outback

[stichy]

Dodge/Chrysler/Fiat always at the bottom of the barrel... How do they stay in business?

[themonolithian]

No shit the Mirage cant handle. IT'S AN ECONOMY CAR!

[ernestoandre]

I'm surprised to see the Tacoma in that list

[someguy]

Poor reliability for a TOYOTA TRUCK???? Biased Consumer Reports favoring crappy american cars

[tjmoretti]

My 2016 Tacoma is one of the quietest vehicles I have driven. It would not be what I would pick to complain about. Overall it's a great truck. My 2003 which I still own had some recalls and a new frame put under it. I would never call it unreliable though. Just my opinion.

[ronaldderooij]

Could you please mention a disadvantage of the Mitsubishi Mirage that is not a matter of taste? Such as reliability? Crash test? Fuel economy? Longealivity? Luxury items (like automatic climate control,  etc). I am very satisfied with it. I look for fuel economy, low price and safe handling/reasonable crash test. That is all I want. That is the Mitsubishi Mirage. I cannot understand why, in spite of other tests stating the contrary, Consumer Report will still maintain that the Mirage is such a bad car. It does not deserve the hate when you just look at the objective criteria. The subjective opinion of the spoilt testers of Consumer Report is just what it is. An opinion.

[briankenakin]

The Fiat 500L is the only car I ever returned to the rental shop early. I've had my share of bad cars to drive but I couldn't keep the Fiat for even 12 hours. I feel sorry for anyone who actually bought one.

[nittanyburg]

Wow. Never thought I'd see a Toyota on this list.

[marktuyet]

Subaru should be on this list .They are rebuilding my Imprezza for the second time .I get 500-1000 mpg ...
of oil !

[Millermacs]

Yeah fucking right the Toyota Tacoma has the worst reliability. I think consumer reports is actually trolling the internet because there is literally NO way the Tacoma is worse than the Chevy equivalent.

[joshuathomas]

I have had no problems with my 2018 tacoma and I love it. I have the TRD off road with manual transmission.

[Poorschedriver]

What exactly is "predicted reliability"? How can you predict reliability?

[picklejay]

Every time I see a 200 on the rode, I'm just like some asshat actually pays for this every month.