12 Least Reliable Used Car Brands That Aren’t Worth the Money

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Buying a used car is often the more economical choice, but if that car is prone to problems, it might not be worth any initial cost savings. That’s why it’s important to choose used cars that are known for their reliability.

To find the most and least reliable used car brands, Consumer Reports ranked brands based on the problems reported by Consumer Reports members on currently owned five- to 10-year-old vehicles. Based on these reports, Consumer Reports gave brands a score of zero to 100.

Here’s a look at the used car brands with the worst reliability scores.

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Chrysler

  • Reliability score (out of 100): 27

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Dodge

  • Reliability score (out of 100): 28

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©Tesla

Tesla

  • Reliability score (out of 100): 30

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©Stellantis Media

Jeep

  • Reliability score (out of 100): 32

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Ram

  • Reliability score (out of 100): 35

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©GMC

GMC

  • Reliability score (out of 100): 36

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MAGROUND GmbH / Ford

Ford

  • Reliability score (out of 100): 36

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©Kia

Kia

  • Reliability score (out of 100): 38

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Jessica Lynn Walker / Walker/Chevrolet

Chevrolet

  • Reliability score (out of 100): 38

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David Dewhurst Photography / Hyundai

Hyundai

  • Reliability score (out of 100): 38

©Audi
©Audi

Audi

  • Reliability score (out of 100): 39

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©Volvo

Volvo

  • Reliability score (out of 100): 40

Data is sourced from Consumer Reports and is accurate as of Aug. 27, 2024.

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