Three- to five-year-old used vehicles are typically smart buys since the steepest part of the depreciation curve is over and most of them are still in good condition. However, some models experience more quality and reliability issues than others, so shopping with caution is a must.
On that note, U.S. magazine Consumer Reports conducts annual surveys among its members to gauge the level of satisfaction with their vehicles and compile the various problems they’ve encountered. It recently published a list of 60 used vehicles that have a record of much worse-than-average reliability.
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You’ll find them all in the photo gallery above along with the specific model years to avoid. By the way, this is further proof that first-year models often generate the most trouble and frustration. Click on the links to learn more about each vehicle.