Consumer Reports: 5 Least Reliable Cars, Buy This Instead
Not all new cars, trucks, and SUVs on the market live up to brands’ standards like Consumer Reports. In fact, there are a few that would be good to avoid. However, while Consumer Reports might suggest avoiding these least reliable cars, there are plenty of dependable options.
Consumer Reports: Is the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reliable?
The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 topped the Consumer Reports list of cars to avoid. The reliability score came in at 13 out of 100, which is arguably fairly low. It ranked 11 out of 12 on the list of full-size pickup trucks. The Silverado is also known as the GMC Sierra 1500, so the rating applies to both. The Silverado and Sierra have a fuel economy of 17 mpg overall, with 11 mpg in the city and 24 mpg combined.
Unfortunately, the predicted reliability came in at one out of five, and the predicted owner satisfaction came in at three. The overall score was 45 out of 11. Owners took issue with the brakes, in-car electronics, and the transmission/engine.
Buy this instead: 2021 Ram 1500
The Subaru Ascent is one of the least reliable cars
The 2021 Subaru Ascent received a reliability score of 18. It ranked 10th out of 14 midsized SUVs with three rows. The predicted reliability score was one out of five, but the owner satisfaction was three out of five. It has an OK fuel economy of 22 mpg overall, with 14 mpg in the city and 32 mpg combined.
Owners took issue with the transmission, steering/suspension, in-case electronics, and the climate system. Overall, there are better options for the money.
Buy this instead: 2021 Toyota Highlander
Consumer Reports didn’t love the Volkswagen Atlas
The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas received a reliability score of 19. Consumer Reports gave it an overall score of 57, which is still fairly low for the SUV. The predicted reliability score was one out of five, and the owner satisfaction was also one three of five. The Atlas gets 20 mpg overall, 13 mpg in the city, and 28 mpg on the highway.
The Atlas is still fairly new this year but already has seven open recalls. These are for the wheels, steering wheel, visibility, tires, seats, and lighting. Overall, the Atlas seems like a good SUV to avoid.
Buy this instead: 2021 Mazda CX-9
Is the Jeep Compass a good car?
The 2021 Jeep Compass did not fare well across the board. The overall score for the Compass was 39 out of 100, and the reliability score was 21. On the road test, the Compass scored a 56 out of 100. The predicted reliability score was two out of five, and the predicted owner satisfaction was one out of five. The Jeep SUV has an overall 24 mpg, with 16 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway.
The Compass came in last out of 17 compact SUVs. Consumer Reports found that the Compass was “slow, noisy, rough, short on agility, and uncomfortable.” One of the highlights mentioned was that it was part of the Jeep brand.
Buy this instead: 2021 Mazda CX-5
Avoid the Volvo XC90, CR suggests
The 2021 Volvo XC60 scored a 26 for reliability. This luxury compact SUV scored an 84. The predicted reliability came in at a two out of five. The owner satisfaction scored three out of five. Consumer Reports found that the ride was stiff and didn’t match the luxury interior.
Owners took issue with the brakes, power equipment, in-car electronics, and fuel systems. Consumer Reports noted the interior was elegant and comfortable, even calling it “stunningly luxurious.” It offers great visibility and strong headlights, too. However, the 20 mpg combined fuel economy wasn’t enough to offset this SUV.
Buy this instead: 2021 Lexus RX
Overall, there are plenty of cars available that don’t sacrifice reliability. While Consumer Reports suggests avoiding these least reliable cars, trucks, and SUVs, there are many dependable options up for grabs.
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