Top 10 WORST SUVs of 2023 You Should Never Buy || Avoid These Unreliable SUVs
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- Top 10 worst SUVs you should never buy for 2023. These are the worst and most unreliable SUVs that you should avoid buying for 2023. These are the worst SUVs for reliability, value for money, repair costs, and cost of ownership. If you want to know what are the most unreliable cars and worst cars and worst SUVs to buy, watch this video.
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10 Ford Explorer
9 Jeep Cherokee
8 Volkswagen Tiguan (?)
7 Ford Escape Ecoboost
6 Mitsubishi RVR Outlander
5 Jeep Compass
4 Volkswagen Atlas
3 Chevrolet Equinox and GM Terrain
2 Chevrolet Traverse, GM Acadia, Buick Enclave
1 Fiat 500X
Thanks for the list! I wasn’t interested in these anyway.
My god thank you so much
thanks for saving my time
U.S. brands win!!😂
All of them are junk. I buy Toyota and have driven all of them 400,000 miles. Sold the next to last one to my son and he uses it as his daily driver on a delivery route. It has going on 800,000 miles.
2017 Chevy Traverse LT here. Works like a charm. Just stay on top of oil changes and she is good. Just wish they didn’t make it a front wheel drive. That’s too much beef to push without a drive shaft.
Useful and informative. Got good inputs before I could decide what car to buy.
Your video reminds me of when I was a teenager just beginning to drive. I had auto shop and my teacher was a race car driver and was passionate about quality of materials, and careful and detailed/meticulous work (the process of mechanical repair, and maintenance)
I request to do a project, an independent project, extra credit. the project, I interviewed hundreds of mechanics and tow truck drivers. i asked them, which cars brake down the most, which cars almost never brake down (on the road) and which cars do you like the most, and why.
the answers, were amazing. my teacher was appreciative of my project and thanked me for a detailed, and highly educational contribution.
I always interviewed the mechanics directly, as well as the tow truck drivers (directly)
the project took several years, but i enjoyed every interview (this project was conducted during high school)
So which were the most reliable?
Toyota was most reliable. Honda was second.
The reason i didn’t mention this is because it is more important to ask mechanics for yourself. This makes it personal because it is your experience, asking your own questions, and receiving answers or responses that are specific to what interests you.
Excellent job on identify the SUV's to avoid and the reasons why. Keep up the good work!
Still driving my 2002 GMC ENVOY, everything still works on it, leather seats still intact, and it purrs like a kitten , climbs like a mountain lion !
I’m driving a 2002 GMC Yukon 200k miles and I love it despite the horrendous gas mileage.
Agree with this list. My wife's equinox and my 2010 Terrain both had the exact problems described.
My total failure happened right after warranty expired.
Same here! I had a 2011 GMC Terrain. Had to have engine replaced in 2016. Had problems prior to engine being replaced. Current engine burning oil now! Looking for a new vehicle.
I've never had those problems with my 2016 Equinox got it new and I had it until I replaced it with a 2021 version and still no problems nearly 3 years later. But as for the GMC Terrains never owned one but heard they had electrical issues. Also, the engine would shut off randomly while driving or at a stop light so I was told by my neighbors who owned one. They got a settlement under Lemon Law.
Well explained. Thank you.
I have to agree with all of your picks. I own a 2017 Tiguan which I've been told has some oil leakage issues and a leaking sun roof. Also own a ford escape that has had nothing but issues.
All German cars has oil leakage issues. As with my E90 330i and 18 Atlas. Especially with the E90, it had heavy leakage after 200k, but it was later recalled stated as "ignition coil" issues. I later learnt that it has something to do with German manufacturers price/cost reduction effort post 2000's. They've changed some material lf the ignition coil and after prolonged high friction, the shaft may loosens and oil began to sip out during high burn rate. And also has to do with the quality of synthetic oil used. It has only happened for the 3 series tho, likely because 3 series driver tends to treat their BMWs as performance vehicle, and thus higher burn rate.
What year is your Escape? Mine is a 2011 I bought in 2019 for an extra vehicle with 140,000 miles on it and so far I’ve had no issues, just regular maintenance.
Very pleased with our Subaru. Sturdy, reliable, very little shop work and takes us all over the place. Plus a good lil workhorse pulling things as well.
Which one?
Yes which one?
We have a 2012 Equinox and I change oil on time....only had to replace a $50 part.
2012 Compass lasted 11 years til some body hit me for a total loss. Most expensive issue I ever had was A/C needed to be replaced for $1100. Other than that, just normal maintenance. It was good to me.
I had a 2018 and loved it! However when I decided (idiotically) to get a 2022 totally regretted
@@danielj5056 why regretted getting the 2022?
and what do you think of the 2019 compass longitude?
I had a 2010 equinox for 12 years and never got one single problem, however, that problem you mentioned about the timing chain did happen. I had to trade it in before it became an engine replacement or high oil consumption problems.
So, you did have a problem, a major one at that. And you pawned it off on someone else.
@@rslover65 I thought that by me saying “however” says that I did have a problem hence me getting rid of it. With the car dealership knowing the problem when I told them about it, it was out of my hands what
They did with it either resell it or trash it. I did my part.
I bought a new Ford Escape 2.0 turbo Titanium in 2018 (my first SUV ever) and haven't had a single problem with it. It's an excellent driver if you like sporty characteristics, especially in the sport mode. The subsequent model with turbo is very hard to find on dealer lots in the pandemic era, which might indicate that it's in high demand because a lot of other drivers are happy with it.
The all new 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander is amazing sir.
Have a ‘ 17 74,000. Some wind noise and body moans. Still a quick little monster and still on the OE brakes and battery.
My husband just had his tranny and turbo replaced in the 2020 explorer. Wild.
the 2018, not so much it had 54K miles transmission fix was $4k.... FORD was claiming the fluid needed to be checked & replaced @ 30K to 60K but the owners manual was showing 150K.... SO be careful....there was no way to check the fluid other than putting on a lift Otherwise great car but FORD not so much but got rid of it...when they said it was 1 month out of warranty and they had just finished a recall then it started actng up.
There’s No Such Thing As Ford Escape Platinum That’s Only Explorer Expedition And F150
I agree on the Chevy Equinox. We had it for 2 weeks and had to get a new motor put in it and the fun just began. Thank goodness we did have warranty on it from the previous owner.
Greetings! Thank you for sharing such great information. I was wondering what your thoughts are on the Hyundai Tucson 2022-23 limited or hybrid trim? Do you have any videos on either of these?
I had a 2012 GMC Terrain that I bought back in 2011 brand new, still had the white shipping wrap on it. Never had a problem with it except a recall for the gas tank cap needing to be replace. Loved that car. Recently sold it this year with 107k miles on it for around $7k. Only got rid of it cuz heading back overseas for work(3 years) and wasn’t worth the price point for storage. But I would have kept it till the end.
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I have a 2011 GMC Acadia. It’s the best vehicle ever. Doing regular maintenance and keeping this suv. Mechanic always says: This vehicle is in perfect operating condition🥳
I have a 2022 gmc terrain, love it, solid and reliable.
Your talking about something entirely different than the video. These are ‘new’ vehicles, not 2012.
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Had a Buick Enclave and it was a nightmare. I paid more in repairs until it (with ZERO symptoms) suddenly failed, blown head gasket. No leaks, clueless on how it happened when it ran perfectly the day before. When searching for a leak, I notice the motor mount looked as though it was beat with a sledge hammer. Never experienced vibration or noise. Electrical issues because they poorly sealed the vehicle and water leaked in, I’m disgusted. I owned a Torrent right before and the AC went out at 10K miles, I should have learned how crappy GM is
Thank you for the review.
Thank you so much Car Help Corner, very valuable info.
I love my Volkswagen Tiguan. I upgraded from a 69 vw bug to a 2021 Tiguan and it’s a great car. I hope to have it for a long time. In fact my family has always purchased either Audis or VWs with little to no issues. Thx for these vids.
Form a 69 bug to a 2020 that’s a BIG change!
How much legroom in the front passenger?
@@neooverby3750 yes it is! And its actually a 2021 Tiguan - It’s a great car
@@jeanettestirgus8837 That is the amazing thing about this car. There is so much legroom in the front and back. I’m 5’9 and its perfect.
@@melstark3466 my grandmother still has a 56 bug she bought brand new it was restored a few years ago VWs are great cars
My 2019 GMC Terrain has been an absolute joy to own. In the 2 years Ive had it, it hasnt needed any work or given me any issues. Im actually about to trade it in for a 2022 Tuscon as i bought it for 25k and am trading it in for 20k, 59k miles later.
2 years old and under 150k is new
We’ve just purchased our 2nd new Ford Explorer the 2023. We love these vehicles for traveling. Our 1st one noticed a difference like a hesitation a few times while accelerating. All it is, is a adjustment that they do at the dealership if you ever notice this and all good! They hook the car up to the monitor and do twick the transmission setting. The car is accustomed to the way you drive.
Why didn't buy Toyota or Honda? American vehicles are truly garbage
Thank you for sharing these valuable tips, What's your opinion about " Hyundai Sante Fe 2023? I intend to buy one. with warm appreciation
Turned our 2019 traverse lease in and got a 2023 traverse . We love traverse but we lease so not worried at all with reliability.
I have had 2 Outlander Sports in the past by Mitsubishi. Never had issues and they handled very well and no mechanical problems. My 2011 model was a 5 speed .....Loved it!!!
That's why it was good. Once they went CVT it was all over for reliability. Especially the first few years they started using them.
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His factual points are correct about it being an old design at this point, having high relative repair costs, and the small dealership network is an issue for a lot of buyers, but it is a very good quality vehicle and I don't think it should be on this list of worst vehicles. My mother bought her 2015 GT new and has had no problems, currently at 60k miles and my Dad bought himself a 2019 ES and has had no problems, currently at 30k miles. They're still low mileage, but based on my experience with a few new cars, stuff can go wrong at low mileage. They both love their Outlander Sports and I love it when I get the chance to drive either of theirs.
I agree regarding no mechanical issues, but I'm not at all impressed by the handling.
Great vid. It falls in line with CR.
CR is the only auto survey you should trust.
I had a Ford Escape (1.5 Ecoboost engine) and Ford Edge (2.0 Ecoboost engine) from 2017 for me and my wife, they are all very good condition now and never had any engine or trans issue, very good drivability until now.
I have a 2016 Ford Edge 2.0 ecoboost and I believe it is one of the best cars I've ever owned. It is solid, very quiet, stable, and fast. Transmission shifts very well. We travel alot and the Edge is better than anything I've rented. I also own a '22 Explorer which is great, although I feel it has more engine noise (at low speed) than it should. The 10 sp transmission shifts fine. My '20 F150 Lariat is VERY quiet, and I love it. No problems with the 10 sp transmission, at least so far.
I got VW Atlas Cross Sport R-line. So far no issues…love my Atlas
I have a 2017 escape titanium 2.0 ecoboost 4wd, I do basic maintenance and haven't had any mechanical issues ever. Steady and stable ride even at 100+ mph, It's got good acceleration and has an outstanding torque at just 3k rpm. The interior is highly superior to its asian highest trim competitors from those years.
Get rid of it before you do have problems.
@@emorylee3784 That statement applies to any vehicle, but no ill keep it for now since its a reliable ride and continue watching the 2018+ CR-Vs that come regularly into the nearby dealership with issues.
I have a 2019 Escape and just love it. Have regular maintenance done at the Ford dealership where I bought it, have had no problems with it and hope to drive it for many years. It's not. hybrid so I guess my driving it for many years will depend upon what the globalists have in mind "for the environment"............
i dont understand why the escape is on this list. Ford makes good vehicles
@@MrNothingButAir it’s on the list because this TH-camr is a Muzzy who hates white-owned vehicles lol
Appreciate how you would list an alternative for each vehicle mentioned
Great content. Keep it up brother!
Thank you for this! My DIL bought a Chev Equinox and has had nothing but problems with the engine, etc! A money pit! And it was a new car!
Wow. What year?
@@AMBROSIA1320 I think it's only 4 or 5 yrs old now. She got it before my son and she were married.
@@margricks Thanks for the info! I've been considering a 2019/2020...I'm getting mixed reviews
@@AMBROSIA1320 DON'T BUY IT!!! Or ANY of the SUVs in this video! This guy knows what he's talking about!
I have a 2017 VW Passat with 107k miles. The only problem I've had was an solenoid-activated HVAC vent flap door that stuck open. Was fixed without removing the dash for around $220. Also own a 2020 Tiguan with over 30k miles. Zero problems.
107k miles is nothing for a Toyota Rav4 or Honda CrV...Japanese cars are the best from a reliability point of view.
My old rav 4 just hit 500k with no problem.
107k miles is not a lot of miles.
30k miles lol. Just you wait... That thing is still a baby.
The the owner of a 2019 Cherokee I can’t argue with this. I do get average fuel economy in the mid to high 20s, which is a lot better than my wife’s 2016 Tiguan, but I’m looking for something else. The transmission is really bothersome and often gets stuck in between gears when going on a slight downhill grade, such as on hilly interstate, and off-road/snow performance leaves a lot to be desired for a 4x4, and there is just not enough cargo space.
Hi thx 🙏 a lot for your video one thing though what can you tell me about the Ford expedition timberline?
Rented a ‘22 Toyota RAV4 for 3 mos. Drove well, brakes and handling good. I got 35 hwy and 28 combined. Plenty of room inside and it connected to my iPhone every time with its cheap radio - which sounded very good! I can’t believe how good it is. Throttle tip in was delayed for mpg sake. A chip would fix that. Looking to drive a ‘23 hybrid RAV4. Might buy one.
I could not agree more. I owned a 2020 Rav4 and traded it for a Honda CRV Touring this past spring. I am already awaiting my new 2022 Rav4 hybrid, which should arrive in a few weeks. The gas mileage has never exceeded 27.8 mpg, while i was getting 30 easily in the Rav. The info system in the CRV is lightyears behind the Rav, never auto connects to my bluetooth, have to connect every time I get in the car, the wireless charging constantly connects and disconnects every minute, beeping each time and would take all day to get a full charge, it's worthless. The smooth drive and comfort are there in the CRV but overall, I was much happier with the Rav4.
I had a 2019 Toyota Rav4. It was a reliable vehicle and I liked it. But had to trade back in for a truck, I really needed a truck for farm work. But Rav4s are cool.
I almost bought me a 2022 RAV4 hybrid this last summer but the greedy dealer won't budge one penny off their asking price so I walked away.....All they had to do was fudge a little and they would of had a sale.....Going to be looking again at a 2023 this coming summer and see what shakes out.....Good luck to you.
@@Riley_1955 I agree. Don’t buy one from a greedy dealer. Wait it out that’s what I’d do. I never pay sticker. Toyota came out earlier this year and confirmed more delays in building and shipping cars/trucks. Their website states many colors, packages and options not available. The Tundra is much less expansive than the F150 - but you can’t get what you want on that veh and the RAV4. I’m gonna wait. Hope you get a deal!
I was driving a 2023 rental from my Nissan dealership which is a Rogue; while I've never driven an SUV I do like the feel of it but several 'car buff' friends said it has a poor reputation and not to get it. I'd like to hear you do a review of it. As a couple we are seniors and find the SUV easier to get in and out of; we currently have a 2012 Nissan Maxima which has been excellent for us but we're now at 110,00 miles and we want to get a mid size SUV. Mazda? Honda?
I would go with Toyota Honda Subaru
Good report
Friend of mine bought a 2019 escape titanium almost brand new and has had 0 issues with it over almost 4 gears now. I have a 2014 jeep Cherokee and it’s not the best vehicle ever but I’ve been lucky to not have any major issues! I’m at 151,000 miles too
My friend has a GMC Terrain and it is beautiful. He had absolutely no problems with it after 5 years.
My son-in-law has one and it drinks oil. which caused it to ruin the catalytic converter and some emission equipment as well. Constant check engine light.
Your video should have been titled..Just buy Japanese SUVs..good lordy
He’s a Toyota/Lexus fanboy, of course he’s only recommending Japanese.
@@King_Kenny66or maybe he recognizes that the japans make good reliable vehicles..china and India make cheap crap Italian makes junk and Americans make cheapest for most expensive
He sure likes electric that knee? Does anybody smell woke pie
He's not wrong
Exactly
I have owned many Ford Explorer's since 1993, my last 3 was a 2017 XLT, 2021 XLT and my last once 2023 ford Explorer Limited and have been happy with all of them. 😊❤👍👍
What are you thoughts on the Lincoln Corsair PHEV? Thanks in advance! 🙏
I have a 2020 VW Tiguan which essentially is the same as a 2023 model. I have not put one cent in to the maintenance of my Tiguan except routine oil change and tire rotation, which I do more often than required because I choose to. 43,000 maintenance free.
All these fake comments from these fake accounts are Indian Scammers.
He talk everything fake fake fake fake . Shame on you give a people’s wrong information. Stope misguided to public.
@@banvindersingh2725 I’m confused are you talking to the guy in the video or this comment you replied to
43k is no miles at all on any car or at least it should be.
@@mikehallman6129 I agree. The point was I have had no issues.
I have 2019 Jeep Cherokee Limited. It is ok, 50K miles on it, no issues with engine, sounds great. Transmission shifts a bit rough out of first gear, then again so did my 2013 Ford Fusion, Trans went on that at about 160,000 Miles. Back to my Jeep, It was a bit pricy for how it looks and features it has compared to current competitors. But overall no complaints. I average about 26 miles to the Gallon, if drive a bit more aggressive, it goes to 24MPG, it isn't super bad.
Thanks for the information. You sound like Edmunds, but a lot easier and less work to get the information!
We own a 22 Ford Explorer ST. Fast, roomy great m p g s, strong engine. Love it. No problems after owning 2+ years.
Ford Explorer ST owner here, only issues I have had are rear camera (covered under warranty) and sunroof leaks if you park at certain angles. Cleaned out the drains and haven't noticed any recent issues.
The ten speed is a little "clunky" in that the shifts can be firm. I prefer this because smooth shifts means there is a certain amount of slipping and slipping creates heat. The ST has the 3.0 ecoboost which makes 400hp and it still gets 24.5 mph average which is fantastic for an SUV that size. I test drove a Durango with the 5.7 making similar HP and it was a dog compared to the Explorer. You also got less features for the same money.
Of course it’s reliable so far it’s brand new. Give it a couple years
Traverse is on the recommended list by consumer reports
@@johndenver8790Consumer Communist Reports
@@Npowa2.0 yeah. Had a Tacoma. I don’t know how people buy that! Had to replace rear suspension leaf. The tranny was leaking the ac wouldn’t go to high…. And it was a point a to point b car. Not a real truck. Use as a truck and the tailgate will bend. It’s a joke.
Happy Explorer ST owner too here.
Totally disagree about the RVR (ASX here in Australia) Hard to find one used here as no one wants to sell them. Comparing the Corolla Cross as an alternative has me baffled. Nowhere near the space in a Corolla Cross. ASX is a huge seller here.
he just mentioned about small company -> smaller dealership network -> lower service experience. It could be true due to the hard to find parts for maintenance and repair. The car has no problem but the servicing maybe painful. Toyota on the other hand, has an advantage here since all auto shop will have the parts for Toyota cars
when i was a young boy, my parents had american cars and trucks, and they also had a toyota. the american automobiles required regular maintenance at the mechanic shop, and the bill was often, quite high. my parents would tell me that each time they take the car to the shop, they felt like they were buying the car again. they saw it as buying the same car over and over, with every big repair bill.
my parents also had a toyota truck with hundreds of thousands of miles on it, and all that they ever did was keep oil in it, and change the oil when required (engine oil and oil filter changed together)
the toyota never broke down on them. it just kept on running. and even with 500,000 five hundred thousand miles on the engine, it still ran very good.
it is quite interesting!
Had 2 Grand Cherokee's, 2011 and 2015 both ended with electrical issues once it got close to 150k miles. Around 80k or so started having check engine issues for whatever the problem was. Never getting those again.
I have a 2014 3.6 Terrain with less than 40k miles on it today. Had to replace both lower control arms on front end and a "made in China" blend door actuator way up into the dash. No more GMs for me.
Wanted to say, the VW Atlas SEL R-Line is without question the best road car we have EVER owned. Needed 1 battery, normal maintenance. 5 round trips cross-country. Came with good Continental tires. The V6 runs great. Handles fantastic in tornado's (yep, it happened in Oklahoma) and bad weather (Illinois). Was absolutely amazing handling tons of snow and ice in the mountains of Flagstaff AZ. Technology package is well laid out and has more features than our BMW had. 5 modes, sport mode is fantastic, off road works. I have pulled the largest uhaul trailer with it, just shy of 1800 miles. Unbelievably stable. Looks and drives like it did the day we bought it. TONS of room, great warranty (that we haven't needed). I'm pretty sure you're bashing a car you have no experience with. We will buy another when the time comes. I'm not one to comment on much, but I respectfully disagree completely.
You don’t have enough miles on it to truly know how good it is……
@@colinbarnerj3a 50k isn’t enough miles 🤔😊✌️
could be it hasn't aged well like the revieweer said about the explorer
The VW reviews feel like the most weirdest part of this video. Haven't had a serious surprise repair problem with a less-than-10-year-old VW since the 80s. Plus, last time i checked, the warranty periods on VWs were well above average.
Agree, I've owned 2 VW's and would buy again. Having owned both long enough for over a 100k and 200k miles. Routine maintenance and replacements as needed. No mechanical trouble. Very reliable. A VW will take care of you if you take care of it. I'd buy another! Safe, reliable, comfortable, fast engine, sharp looking, yet conservative and very affordable. Great fuel efficiency compared to some. Our 2013 VW Tiguan still looks and drives like new. I see more and more on the road each passing year since 2008.
Thank you for great content. What’s your point of view on Range rover velar?
Money pit!
I’ve had three GMC Terrains, drove all of them to over 100k miles with no problems besides needing tires and brake work. Currently have a 2024 and love it just as much as the others.
I have a 2019 Atlas and love it. Zero issues with it whatsoever. All I have done is normal maintenance.
Yup
Same here! Love it. Taken it cross country, 5 round trips. 1 battery, that's it.
You're factually correct about the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport being an old design, having high repair costs relative to competitors, and the dealership network being small. However, I don't think based on those points alone should put it on a "worst" car list. It rates very high for customer satisfaction and reliability. Factor in the 10yr/100k mile warranty and the fact that Mitsubishi routinely discounts them, even with crazy pandemic pricing, and it's actually a great value vehicle. If you live within a reasonable distance of a Mitsubishi dealership in case warranty work needs to be performed, it's a top pick in my book. My parents each own an Outlander Sport and both love theirs. A 2015 GT and a 2019 ES. I occasionally get to drive them and I love them as well.
Yes you better live close to one f their dealerships, so you can cut down on your time having to travel their often.
@@richardmichael59 "travel there often"? We have two Outlander Sports in my family and neither has seen a dealership for warranty work in 8yrs of ownership. They're solid vehicles.
Mitsubishi cars are much better values than their Japanese siblings. I had a Mitsubishi Mirage hatchback RF edition. One of the best cars I have owned.
"Such a small company." That's a crap statement in the video.
@@nevergiveupnevergivein7655 there is a lot of shallow and unfounded hate for the brand. Meanwhile people buy flashy new designed cars that are full of problems. People aren't too bright sometimes.
@@palebeachbum I always shop around when buying a car. I have never bought the same brand back-to-back. I never buy a car model that was in the first year of production when made and never the 1st year of model redesign. I always look to buy a slightly used car (no lemon concerns) that is no more than 3 years old and less than 50k miles when buying. I compare KBB price with the asking price for a vehicle. I always look to get below KBB value. I keep looking when a dealership won't budge on a price. Oh, I never buy from a private seller, and I avoid "buy here, pay here" lots. I also avoid places like CarMax and Carvana. I always ask the dealership to allow me to have a 3rd party mechanic check out a vehicle before purchase. By following those steps, I have never had a problem with any vehicle bought. I have bought a Chevrolet Sonic, a Mitsubishi Mirage hatchback, a Chevrolet Spark, and a Kia Forte all using this same process. Still have the Kia Forte (2018) with 70k miles. Not a single problem with the vehicle.
My next vehicle is going to be a 3 row SUV (growing family), and I will use the same process. What make, model, and year I buy will all depend on the best deal I am able to find at that time.
This was very helpful. Any comments on the Toyota Cross, Raize, Kia Sonet or Hyundai Venue?
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Don’t agree with your review on the Explorer. I’ve had mine for 2 years and not a single issue. The gas millage is excellent and it has more than enough power when needed. It has an incredible trunk space and plenty of space for the second row and/or 3rd row. I also have another ford with 300k miles and no issues.
2.0 4 or the v6 cuz the 4 is trash unreliable
The 2019 Tiguan and 2021 Tiguan's we lease are outstanding. Tighter body lines and seams, a way better door close sound and feel and better creature comforts than the Honda CRV which was 90% plastic on the inside, The RAV 4 with loud engine noise in cabin, and the over priced Santa Fe. Repairs have been a concern so we lease them. Lowest down, lowest mileage is a better value for any of these cars with a lot of electronics on the dash.
Agreed. Very nice interior but the warranty is long enough to cover unexpected repair cost.
In Australia, it's the same re reliability except for Mitsubishi which is popular and has a large network of dealers.
We have a 2018 Traverse High Country purchased new. The first 2 years had tranny problems. It was rough shifting and manual shift mode would not shift out of first. Even sat on dealer lot for a month before someone "qualified " could look at it under warranty. Got that fix then the left twilight went bad just over warranty period. $400 for DIY or $700 dealer. I opted for DIY. Then the notorious shift in park shutdown nuisance. The 3.6v6 has is running flawlessly. After getting all the kinks out I am actually enjoying it, but if I had to do it again I wouldn't.
Where are you getting your information for how you researched this topic? I just read an article in JD Power and Assoc saying the Traverse/Enclave are tied for #2 as most reliable.
Still driving my 2011 Chevrolet Traverse, no major complaints at all. Love all space inside, and the factory tow package. A couple small issue like any car, window actuator, general maintenance after 240K kms like bearings, y-pipe. But overall, i have been quite pleased with it.
We had our 2011 traverse for 11 years without major issues over 200000 miles. It served us well.
I have a GMC terrain, love it. Solid no issues. GM did have problems with the 2010-2013 but they fixed those problems. All car makers have great years and crappy years. This guy has no idea what he is talking about.
Just got rid of my 2012 Chevy Traverse..it’s been so good to my family and no major issues besides the normal wear and tear! Still runs and looks just fine!
I have a 2013 and had the evaporator replaced. It has been a very solid vehicle for me in the upper midwest. My coworker has a 2020 and says it's been great for 60k+ miles. You might be able to say it may not compete well as far as trim levels compared to the competition, but to brush it off as crap isn't reality.
Our 2010 chevrolet Traverse has 235,000 miles on it and it is still driving. What does that tell ya?
I’m not sure about the new Escapes, but our 2019 Titanium is a great vehicle. Multiple very long trips, commutes, around town duty. It’s comfortable and works well. The only thing I would say about the eco-boost is that it is pretty quick (for a small suv) but pretty poor gas mileage.
the 2018, not so much it had 54K miles transmission fix was $4k.... FORD was claiming the fluid needed to be checked & replaced @ 30K to 60K but the owners manual was showing 150K.... SO be careful....there was no way to check the fluid other than putting on a lift .
I had a 2017 Escape Titanium. I loved but but it was totaled in May
Love my 2019 Titanium too, but interested in getting a newer Escape hybrid down the road to save money on fuel
How about Lincoln models ? Could you please share feedback?
I've had my VW Tiguan since 2012 with no mechanical/electrical issues to date.
We've just sold our 6 year old Fiat 500X had it for 5 trouble free years, great car looked different to most SUV's. Replaced by a Fiat Tipo Cross.
Low IQ comment.
I have an 18' Tiguan and the one issue I've had with it was covered under my cars warranty ( I thought I had oil leaking it was actually coolant and the dealership advised me and told me it was covered which I appreciated bc I didn't buy the car from vw so I didn't know it was still under warranty). I've only paid for routine maintenance like oil changes and what not. I absolutely love my small 3 row suv.) The first car I purchased was a vw jetta years ago ( about 13 years ago) and I had that for around 8 or 9 years b4 I started having major problems so as far as reliability, vw as given me that!!!
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Do you recommend it for families, it is fairly cheap for 3 rows
@AseelNajm sure. I have a family of 6 ( one in a car seat) and we all fit in fine when using the 3 row. And honestly we have 2 small suv the other is a 22" outlander. For some reason my 3rd row in my tiguan is more spacious than in the outlander even tho the outlander is much bigger than my tiguan. As far as reliability it's been great. No issues ad still under factory warranty
VW is trash. Owning one after warranty at your own risk.
Tgank you for the information you provide. The fact of the matter is that if you care about the money you invest on vehicles, the brands to look for are: Lexus, Acura, Toyota or Honda.
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I have 2020 Ford Explorer v6. Its been a Great vehicle, I have 136,000 miles on it . The only time its been back to the dealer is for oil changes and 2 recalls. I would buy another one in a minute .
Great Review!!!!
Love my Equinox, owned for two years and not one problem. I drive a two hour road trip once a month to vist family. It sails down the freeway at 80 mph. No problem. And the air is ice cold!
I'm just starting on my third Ford Explorer over a span of 25 plus years. I love these cars. I put a lot of miles on them (300,000 to 400,000) and keep them for years. I've had my current Explorer since 2016. I hope Ford never stops making them.
I had a '95 Ford Ranger that I finally sold in 2019 with over 230K mi. on it. Original everything except tires, brakes, plugs, and Windshield. Simply tough as nails for a 4 cyl. small format truck. I concur with your experience.. hopefully my 2011 Ranger holds up even half as well as yours have!
Japanese SUVS are the best except Mitsubishi and Nissan
I have a Ford Explorer. Best car ànd reliable vehicle I have had. This guy sounds like a Toyota advertisement.
@@dowanacarr4824 I think that there are exceptions in every brand of vehicle - good and bad. I know if I could afford a Toyota 4runner, I would certainly consider it. But, It is nice when you get a vehicle that holds up so well that it actually keeps on going.. even with seedy cushions, wear marks on steering wheel. I even know of someone who his pickup was so old, he couldn't find a new bench seat for it, so he put in a lawn chair (yikes).. instead.
@@chotstv4144 Well, GM has done little to try and give me a vehicle that will hold up - without lots of costly maintenance. Ford has come through with very minor troubles with anything on all 7 different Ford models in over 46 years of driving - out of 50 total years of driving. GM couldn't even do it with the one we did have.. nearly $4K out of pocket repairs to a brand new vehicle that all but one visit should have been taken care of completely by warranty service! THAT Beast only lasted 5 years.. and we unloaded it with great gladness. Shabby treatment for such an expensive vehicle.. BWW or Mercedes at the time would have been a better choice for reliability - tho' probably NOT today..
Real special to hear that the GM SUV's have bad motor, since the 3.6 is one of the most reliable one, probably more research wouldnt hurt
Totally agree! 3.6L v6 from GM is a phenomenal engine overall. Not sure where the author gets his data from to back his statements up.
Thanks for the info. Looking for an SUV for my gf right now
good to know facts. I had a2020ExplorerSST with 6 cyl twin turbo and loved it. I guess past performance is no guarantee
You seriously put Pilot over Atlas??? Which website did you get your material from? It's obviously you've never step foot inside either vehicle. I've had both. 16-18 Pilot, 18 to present Atlas. Both bought brand new, the Pilot was so bad I traded in after 50k. Atlas is as sturdy as they come. It did has couple interior issues (minor leaking sunroof later recalled) as all 1st Generations. My Atlas is a work horse, at 5yrs and 199k, the only time it was in the shop was for oil change and winter tune ups. Also note I had the 5yr -100k warranty, obviously has long past.
P.s. The only issue I had with my Atlas was the constant need to top up coolant. But it also could be the fact that my work demands long idle period.
topping off coolant is not good cuz that coolant is going somewhere. if you don't see in on the garage floor, its definitely going somewhere in the car
looking for an automatic SUV to flat towable with my RV... The Equinox being only 3,200 lbs is one on a very short list, would like to keep under 30K ?
Watched a couple of your videos haven't heard much about jaguars would like some insight on them
The Fiat 500X has the same engines and suspension as the Jeep Renegade, also to be avoided unless you want a slow, unreliable vehicle with a very uncomfortable and unsafe suspension. For my 2 test drives, they were by far the biggest junkpiles for their cost.
15 months ago, I bought a used 2018 Nissan Qashqai (Rogue S in the USA) and have had ZERO issue with it. After I bought it, I stumbled upon bad reviews concerning the CVT transmissions. Honestly, I can't find any fault with this vehicle. Some people would like it to be on this list but, maybe it's all about how we drive/treat/maintain our vehicles?!?!
In America they have been catastrophic, simply bc owners were told that they need no maintenance, they were good for life. Turned out they need to be maintained. If you fail to maintain them, you will have a painful expensive experience. CVT's basically got reputation for being extremely unreliable. Research it, bc if you maintain them you should be fine.
I have a Nissan with zero issues. There is maintenance that needs to be done every 40000 miles to prevent issues. I’m on 65000k miles problem free.
Agreed!
The research I did, all of these did horrible on the reviews!
Thank you for your excellent review. You really know your vehicles. Can you make a review on sub compact crossovers, suv that are hybrid ? Thanks
Thank you! I have something in the pipeline stay tuned 👍
Thank you for your advice. im shure its money saving. Like Scotty Kilmere says, today the vehicles are cheaper and cheaper as far as quality,but charging more for them ,"company greed!" granted, the modern tech is great, but shoots the car price way up!
All true - thanks.
Thank you for the very good report people need to know about some real bad suv cars and the good alternatives cars
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Great videos!! Between the Toyota Corolla Cross and the Rav4. Which SUV will have the longest lasting engine and transmission?
RAV4 and Camry use the same 4 cylinder engine. My 2014 Camry timing chain broke without any warning sign and the engine damaged it need to be replaced. I did some research the Toyota timing chain is just like the bicycle chain and the Honda timing chain is almost 3 times wider. Since then I switched to Honda brand and I love it.
What a lazy stupid question
I would wait more before getting on a Corolla Cross. It's its first generation, first year being produced. I know it's Toyota, but still.
Toyota's timing chain that thin? wow.
I own a 2019 Tiguan and love it. So far so good!
Same here, agree.
I have a 2022 Jeep Compass. A lot of issues with the front end and suspension… Endless visits to the dealership to get parts replaced. 😝
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My Equinox and my Jeep Cherokee were absolute garbage, so I agree with those. However, my Outlander Sport took a beating like a champ. My Volkswagen Passat is a bit disappointing as well since I just hit 90k (highway miles mainly) and the suspension is already needing work and the trans is acting up. Checking out Mazda next.
I don't know you, but if I was you I would check one of these : Lexus, Honda, Mazda, Toyota.
@@anahowana Honda Is Trash
Mazda Tesla Lexus BMW Hyundai And Toyota
@@anahowana Honda Is Unpopular Unreliability And Garbage Why Honda That’s Would Idiots Buy
Have a Mazda 6 for a few years and so reliable. Been looking into buying an SUV for third child. And looked at explorer. But I'm thinking I might just stick with a Mazda SUV. Maybe the new cx50.
I’ve had 5 explorers ,all great vehicles
How many years do you use each of them typically.
Until my wife wants another 4-5 years
6 from the USA, 2 - German, 1 - Japanese, 1 multi-national. US car making industry is going down the tubes due to high prices and poor quality. Odd how all the alternatives were Subaru Forrester, Toyota, Mazda or Honda.
Thank you. Watching your video helped me eliminate the problem cars to avoid. Your video was very informative.
I enjoy this channel's videos immensely and watch them from beginning to end. But for those who are researching specific vehicles, here is the list.
0:47 Ford Explorer
1:56 Jeep Cherokee
2:49 VW Tiguan
3:56 Ford Escape
4:52 Mitsubishi RVR/Outlander Sport
5:47 Jeep Compass
6:38 VW Atlas
7:47 Chevy Equinox/GMC Terrain
9:00 Chevy Traverse/Buick Enclave/GMC Acadia
9:48 Fiat 500X
The list is very good except for the Chevy Equinox. The 2010-2012 model years were horribly unreliable, but it seems GM can't shake off that image. Since 2013, the Equinox has become one of the most reliable SUVs in its segment
Thanks - very helpful. I'm short of time and didn't watch the entire video 🤣
Don't know the issues you have with VW SUV's in the America's. I drive one in South Africa and this is 4x4 country with no issues. Brilliant product