SUVs to Get Rid of Before 36,000 Miles - Here is why !!

There are plenty of choices for buyers who are looking to snap up a pre-owned SUV. However, not all vehicles are created equal, and not all SUVs will reliably help you get that garage sale junk back to your house. Instead, you might end up spending your hard-earned money on hefty repair bills. Remember, the warranty on these used SUVs has likely expired, leaving you on your own.

Today we will break down 10 used SUVs made since 2020, that have become more notoriously unreliable than others. We used the Consumer Reports reliability score to rank them from bottom to top. CR takes a look at 17 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, and suspension to the electrical system, and weighs the severity of each problem, all based on thousands of owner survey feedback.

[cristiandiaz]

US automakers focus heavily on selling us very modern vehicles with the latest technologies, but without the reliability. Japanese cars usually lag behind US made cars in technology but are always ahead in quality, reliability, and long lasting.

[jimskinner]

It’s ACADIA not Arcadia. I had a 2008 model. Tons of problems with it.

[bobaldo]

I get no joy in saying so, but I would not buy a car made by any US automaker. The only brands I would even consider are the Japanese makers, Toyota, Honda, & Subaru. And, being an old guy, I hate all the unnecessary electronics on the newer cars, and the insanely bright headlights which blind on-coming drivers. I would stick to older, pre-touch-screen,
models. For now, my 20 year old Outback Subaru is still getting me where I need to go & back again.

[robertvance]

The Jeep is now a, F ix, It, Again, Tony. Lol 😂

[andrewpersaud]

Just stopping by to make sure my SUV isn't in here lololol

[seacoastlife]

Everyone loves Toyota but I bought a new Camry in 2009 only to find the 2008-2013 Camrys assembled in Kentucky had a high rate of defective piston rings. Toyota should have made good to their buyers but they didn't. At about 125k miles mine began to have tons of problems. Now at 142k miles I have to add a quart of oil every other fill up. All of the oil passing through the exhaust damaged the exhaust system so I had to replace all the hoses and pumps and the catalytic converter recently. Moreover, in the last 15k miles I had to replace the front axles, ABS brake system, alternator and more. I still prefer Japanese cars to American or European, but Japanese cars are not perfect.

[hashem]

😃I bought a 2018 Suzuki Vitara in Leyte, Philippines and so far I haven't had a single problem even on the bad Philippine roads.

[georgeferlazzo]

@theSuvGeek
Thank you for another Great Video 👍 I didn't see any Asian vehicles listed, very nice. My last vehicle was a 2011 Nissan Rogue SV. It was over 130k miles. It never let me down. I have never had a car not required almost nothing but the normal maintenance. If it wasn't for been total in accident in 2023. I'd still be driving her. Again thank you 👍

[yiyangcheng]

Moral of the story. Do not buy pandemic built year cars

[guzmancharles]

Thank you for that information, we were thinking on an Audi Q3 as a retirement care, but now we’re looking for something else. Again thanks and great informative video👍

[kktakacs]

My 2019 VW Atlas started having engine problems since Nov 2022. Been back and forth to the dealership for services since. Change of many parts: fuel injectors, roller pins, water pump, etc. Finally, the entire engine was replaced April 2024, still having problems: vibrations, misfiring, failure to accelerate properly. Back at the dealership. VW won’t buyback or replace. Instead, a trade assist value only. Still under warranty, but DAMN!!!

[CYCO]

Two months ago, we brought home a new (to us) car on the same day our next door neighbors did. The question is, will my 2014 Prius V, outlast my neighbors 2022 Chevy Traverse? Considering this list, time... I suppose, will tell.

[mdk]

Just stick with older used SUV's when it is possible to do so.

[stephenurmano]

You need to add the 2011 infinity QX-56. I total nightmare with faulty oxygen sensors, bad timing chain, bad transmission that was intermittent so it couldn’t be trouble shooted. Add to all this advanced rust issues. I know 2011 is a bit old but my 2007 Toyota Sequoia that I bought new and ran over 10 years was a gem and I should have never sold it.

[robertvance]

GM needs to quit with the shutting down cylinders They have been trying to get it right since 1981 with the Cadillac and still can't get it right, and it costs owners thousands to have engine teardowns to fix the problem, And for the Newbies No you can not successfully turn off on demand fuel system with a gadget in your obd port because it is inside the engine so don't get ripped off.

[jamesmyers]

The worst car I ever had was a 2022 Audi A5. Thankfully, it was leased and bought back. Never again, and anybody buying/leasing a VW product is nuts! I purchased a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit with the Hemi engine. It has been flawless!

[FraaaaaankRizzo]

When I retire in a few years I might want to buy a brand new Yukon. I won’t be driving 30-40, 000 miles per year commuting so it might work out.

[seacoastlife]

The 2024 Honda Passport still has the 9 speed transmission which when it was in the Pilot initiated a class action lawsuit against Honda. Hopefully next year that will change to the 10 speed trans which is currently in the Honda Pilot. However, I heard a rumor they are going to change the v6 engine to a 4 cylinder turbo too, which means better fuel efficiency and more power but less reliability and higher repair costs. I have always bought cars for reliability and reasonable repair costs. Turbo is a no go for me!

[robertholzhauer]

No surprises here! Only surprise was that I didn’t know AI needed a meal plan…… 🤔

[path]

Is it worth spending $5000 to replace the Hydraulic brake booster and pump on a 2012 Toyota Prius 7 with 144K miles on it or should I trade in or junk it and get something else?