Don't Buy These JUNK SUV's That Just Won't Last!
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- Here's the list of SUV to avoid in 2022 and beyond, as these are some of the top unreliable SUVs I've found today. As the thumbnail suggests, I don't think these SUVs are going to last and you should probably avoid them unless you're looking to throw away your car after a few years.
As always, this is the advice I can give for you to keep your money so you can drive a fun, exciting car (or SUV in this case)!
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Thank you. I just see such a lack of integrity in the business, I will enlighten. Hope you have an amazing g weekend.
My mom just traded her 2017 Santa Fe sport because it burned 2 Quarts every 1.5k miles. Only had 80k miles. It was ridiculous. She got a 2019 rav 4 with 17k miles. I’m happy she listened to me and got a Toyota.
@@dwadd7528 Nothing wrong with Korean cars....I do believe there was a recall on the smaller engines in that Santa Fe.....so you spend a few bucks to put in a quart every 800 miles, big deal, it still ran didn't it?.........Toyota had some bad engines too.
@@chadhaire1711 "Toyota had some bad engines too". No such thing as perfection, but I'm sure, not as many as Kia or Hyundai!.. Also, far less spontaneously bursting into flames, as I've heard Kias and Hyundais do lately.
@@bliglum The issue you mention was solved ages ago.....Kia and Hyundai make good products...they didn't sell 160,000 Souls per year because they were bad.....most of the engineering is direct copied from Japan....only the styling is different. In many cases the quality is better because many are made in the Korean plants......compared to too many Japanese being made in USA, which has caused quality to drop a bit......many Toyota and Mazda are made in Mexico now, and USA made Subaru's have gone to shit when they started making them in USA. Even some Mercedes are made in Mexico....
I can’t believe that you’re filming this at a Range Rover dealership, and didn’t mention a single model. Range Rover has been at the bottom of the reliability charts for decades.
Correct
Yep range rovers are a scam
Everyone knows, you don’t buy a Range Rover for reliability
@@Smileydudekxy cuz they wanna dump money anyway 💸
I think he’s talking about non luxury suv’s
I call BS on Subaru's EyeSight "not working all that well. It's one of the very best in the industry. And, speaking of BS, you had no Land Rovers on the lot, the BIGGEST, most overpriced pieces of trash in the automotive world? Tsk, tsk.....
They have landed on many a list of mine.
I wouldn't call it BS. The EyeSight in my 2017 Outback is finicky, temperamental, and refuses to work in anything other than bright, sunny days. Oh, and it's on its 3rd windshield at 75K miles. My '96 Jeep Cherokee is only on it's 2nd at 265K miles and has been driven in the same area, same routes, same parking places since 1996.
@@billjones389 lol dont lie subaru eye sight is not trash. Maybe you dont like it, but calling it trash is a lie
calm down grandpa, calm down
@@billjones389 oh jesus christ no need to get triggered.
Just sayin... their eye sight performs fantastic just not so great in the rain.
Why does everybody have to act like a Chad in the comments section?
If budget: Toyota Rav4
If premium is needed: Lexus NX / RX
If Luxury is needed: Lexus LX
If offroad is needed: Toyota 4runner/ Lexus GX
You ask, Toyota provides😂
10/10
Toyota ain’t that good anymore
Thank you very much
@@ECPP hey Mark, Hope u had a nice day
@@patone2184 yup. The overpriced their cars and I heard they are falling behind in the quality control department
If I was a family man in need of a SUV I would only be looking at Toyota or Honda.
Safe bet indeed
As I have said for many years. You basically have 2 choices: Toyota and Honda. Everything else is a crapshoot!
Good point. I did take a chance on a 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer AWD. It's definitely worth a test drive. The passenger seat room is impressive.
While I agree on the examples given, the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder no longer has a CVT (they wisely went back to a regular automatic transmission), which removes the biggest source of mechanical issues with that SUV; the video should've included that.
Exactly, the hope is for improved durability as even Nissan recognized the CVT shortcomings
The Pathfinders now have 8 speed ZF transmissions
@@mnwolves180 Correction: nine-speed ZF transmission
@@ECPP I have a Honda Fit with a CVT. And it replaced one a hurricane took out. 250k miles and zero problems with the CVT.
A Honda or a Toyota CVT is ok for non towing applications and you can even get replacement ones with a warranty for not that much.
So in certain applications like small cars and gas lawn tractors CVT's are what you want.
@@md2k8 correction 10 speed
I sold cars for 10 years I saw firsthand what issues came up. Best brand I ever sold was Toyota ! Best models have a j on the vin! My current car is a Scion xB (Camry engine) just got 196,000 miles.
Very nice
I'm not taking car advice on a guy that drives a Scion.. sorry bro just the truth
1. Jeep Compase
2. Suburu Ascent
3. Nissan Pathfinder
4. Jeep Wrangler
5. Volkswagen Tiguan
It’s a Jeep Cherokee (1), not a Compass (which are great, at least in Europe).
Thanks
Volkswagen has always been 100% garbage 👎👎👎
On my second Ascent with no problems
You rock!!!
Spot on every time!
I would have added the Range Rover Evoke to that list.
Thank you, and yes absolutely it does
All Range Rover should be added to that list.
@@ECPP what's your opinion about Kia seltos and mitsubishi outlander sport?
@@senoucisenouci5605 I had a Mitsubishi Outlander it's the worse I ever owned complete POS
@@MiguelLode why?
Also, do not buy the older and newer GM crossovers, such as the Traverse, Acadia, Encore, etc., as well as the Saturn Vue, Nissan Rogue (older and newer), older Chrysler Pacifica and the Mazda CX-7. These vehicles are totally unreliable as hell. Thanks.
I agree Mark. Total junk yard.
My friend is a used car dealer and he said an Old GM crossover is either a future bad review or buyback :lol:. He also said GM trucks have issues too.
@@alb12345672 Agreed, but not the older GM pick-ups.
Can’t disagree with any mentioned on that list. Junk.
Buy a Honda or a Toyota. Easier to say what to buy. And that's sad.
My 2020 Hyundai Kona was at Reliable Hyundai in Springfield Missouri for over 1 1/2 years. It only had 6500 miles on it and under full warranty. The dealership experience was horrible. The excuse, week after week, month after month, was that the couldn’t get approval from Hyundai Customer Care. Only after getting an attorney involved, did they finally take the car back. During that time, they didn’t give me a loaner vehicle. I spent over $16,000 for 1 1/2 years of rental car expenses. I was expecting full reimbursement, but they only reimbursed $4000. What a scam! I finally went down the street and bought a Toyota Camry. I learned a lesson. I hope you avoid what I experienced.
Thank you for the great comment. Maybe others can learn the easy way
Friend has a 2012 Sonata that caught on fire while her mechanic was driving it after a maintenance schedule. 🤣🤣
Wow 😮!
I’m so sorry you went through this! When I sold Toyotas we had a customer that had a rattle in her hybrid Camry that service could not figure out. The owner of the dealership felt so bad he bought it back from her, and got her a replacement car.
there is no such thing as hyundai warranty.
its a scam. people should know about this.
Let's look at the interior. "Looks like a combination of Lego, Origami, Fischer Price as well as Tupperware" LOL 😂
Absolutely
When your CVT transmission starts to rev up too much for your speed, that is not, and I repeat, that is not the transmission. It is the transmission fluid, specifically ns-3. Drain the fluid out by removing the plug in the transmission, no need to drop the pan. There is a separate external filter you should change as well. After draining, replace with same amount. You CVT will now work correctly, however, you are not done yet. Drive for about 2 weeks and change the fluid again (not the external filter). You are now good for another 40k before you need to repeat this process. I've done this twice now, CVT running super smooth/responsive at 146k. People are being told their CVT is bad and that is a blatant ripoff.
... you'll see your service manager more than your girlfriend...😂😂😂😂
Haha, absolutely
Cool. I drive a 2006 Matrix 4WD with over 200,000 miles and it still runs perfect. I do all maintenance and most repairs myself. Also, I love to see the old rav4 still cruising around. My friend got 477,000 miles out of her rav4.
They are work horses indeed
You and another youtuber convinced me to buy a Toyota product. Never looked back, thank you!
I wonder if the guy who bought that Pathfinder is having buyer's remorse after watching this?
That’s very possible.
A lot of the issues with pathfinders are before 2014. The new generation doesn't have the CVT, so if it's priced lower than a Toyota, it represents a fast better deal, especially when it's far more practical for families.
Thanks to you I avoided one of the worst purchases in history.
My buddy is a jeep guy. He said the best thing about getting your kids into Jeeps is that they won’t have enough money to afford drugs. 😂
Haha, nice
My son has TWO Subaru's . An Accent and a WRX. The WRX is a stick shift. No issues at all. His Accent has had only one issue. The rear hatch kept getting frozen when open. It was under warranty and repaired. We have a daughter that has had a Dodge Journey..yeesh. Now she has a Jeep Trailhawk. Too many issues to list. Dunno why she bought that. Yes we do..the price. I suggested a Mazda CX-5. She said it cost to much!! Really? That Trailhawk seems to always have issues. Not as bad as the Journey.
Love your videos. Keep posting.
Thanks for the support and I appreciate your car details. I know many people certainly have different experiences. I also agree that manual is the best in almost any car that it is available and certainly bette than any CVT or even auto box. DCT can be interesting in the right car. Hope you are having a great week so far.
The money you save on purchase you will end up pouring it all back in and more when it breaks, and it will break, guaranteed.
Buy aa Toyota from the beginning and you will keep most of your money.
@@tonymontana897 True..I've been driving Toyota's since 1996. Just regular maintenance on them. 4 Camry's and one Corolla.
p.s. I forgot . The '03 Camry ate three starters...Oh well. Nothing is perfect!!
What trailhawk? Compass , cherokee?
@@billricheter5678 Compass. It has front end issues.
I have a 2016 (the updated) Tiguan. It's brilliant. Fit and finish are great, it is dustproof, great all round vision, good ground clearance, driver assistance excellent and AWD to boot. It has hill descent control ascending and descending. It's been reliable. If the engine did fail, I'd seriously consider converting to electric drivetrain. Yes, I like it that much.
Wow, great to know. Thanks for sharing .
I think the problem isn't all the vehicles, but a larger percentage of a particular brand having more problems. That's why people stick with a certain brand. Toyota for the most part improves on their proven reliability and engineering from year to year instead of implementing new design and engineering which has no track record.
@@joepro3562 everyone says that about Toyota, but I work on more Toyotas every day than I do Hondas or even chevys
My daughter-in-law drives a 2017 Tiguan, and she really likes it. My elder son, her hubby, still likes his stick shift 2002 Audi A4.
The biggest problem with German cars is American owners who neglect maintenance.
@@johne6081 I would disagree as all cars need maintenance of some sort. You don't see some brands fall apart and need complicated fixes like a German car. Actually pretty much anything from Europe.
I bought a new Pathfinder in 1993 and owned it for 8 trouble-free years. The only reason I sold it was because I wanted a pickup truck. There is no way I'd buy a new Pathfinder. Nissan products were as reliable as Toyota products in the 80s and 90s, but sadly this is no longer true. It's also sad to see Honda's quality start to slip, but that's another story.....
Absolutely right and many brands seem to care a lot less about longevity than before
I know someone with a Pathfinder hardbody from the 90s.... still driving around....
The philosophy today is buy whatever car you want but just buy the 8 years 100,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty to CYA and then trade it in.
We were Nissan buyers from 83 to about 2010 and finally gave up. We went too long, but never cared for Honda overall or the Toyota look at that time. Finally did go Lexus after we could afford it for my wife and Toyota for me ALTHOUGH my 19 RAV was a disappointment due to the transmission troubles some had, so now I drive a wonderful 22 4Runner base SR5. Forgot to mention we had a great Mazda in there....they're just too small for me now.
That's because in early 2000s Nissan got sold to Renault the French trash mother comapany started using and sharing parts and even badge engineering whole models. Nissan and Mitsubishi ever since have nene under Renault control and are no logoer true Japanese brands. With French parts comes French reliablity. That explains why the eince great brands became total trash
I've had 5 Jeep Grand Cherokees and have found them to be reliable, comfortable and capable. My new 2022 Grand Cherokee Altitude is amazing. You would not see them everyway if they were unreliable. They sell every one they make and the Jeep customer loyalty is extremely high.👍🇺🇸
You’ve been lucky. I have a friend who worked at a Jeep dealership he said they have been junk for a while now. The second generation grand Cherokee was the best one.
@@omt4293 They sell every Jeep they make and they have an extremely high loyalty. You don't get that by producing junk. Your friend.... everyone has a story...
@@bigjoe330 their loyalty is high but it’s not because they make quality 😂😂
@@omt4293 that's your opinion 😜
bigjoe, you're a laugh! You see them everywhere because FCA and Nissan/Infinity dominate the sub prime car loan market. No other manufactures even come close.
Isn't that "Jeep" really a Fiat ? For whatever reason Fiat does not build dependable cars.
You are right., many of the smaller Jeep products are Fiats wrapped in a different skin
The Renegade is a Fiat. However many Jeeps had problems long before Fiat took over. I would say that Jeep older products like the Wrangler and the Cherokee still has the original Jeep DNA you can not blame Fiat for those vehicles.
Fix it again Tony , FIAT
I had a 2005 Hyundai Tucson. Absolute POS car. Everything was horrendous. Even new, I question whether the purchase was worth it
17 years later Hyundai is much better. Actually I have a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport with 118,000 miles and still going strong. But it in 2015 with 19,000 miles on it.
I sold my Tiguan 11 months after buying it brand new. Transmission was awful, worse than how you described, also had some suspension issues and a leaking pano roof… all within the first 11 months.
Mine has been fantastic. I'm on my #3 Volkswagen and love em.
I sold a rav 4 to a girl when she picked it up she brought her bf who was a vw mechanic. A atlas drive past us and he said yep those are awful in all the time! I’m thinking all vws are just as bad. Had a girl trade a beatle in one time the car converter was bad. She traded it in cause the repair was like over 1400.
95% of the cars that I’ve bought in my life were on this list I bought a RAV4 I really like it I’ve had a year transmission can be a little Hinchey I will admit but besides that the seat is very uncomfortable but I know tomorrow morning I could get 70% of my money back maybe more
I put 186000 miles on my 2010 RAV4. So far so good, but already made decision to trade in a new MDX
I was looking at a rav4 but my RDX was just a better fit look perfect every thing!
My 2016 BMW X5 xDrive diesel has been a money pit. By 75000 miles I had experienced clogged moonroof drains, bad front struts, cracked oil filter housing, and a trashed rear differential. Spent $10k in repairs/non-routine maintenance in last year. Going to try to hang on for another year before I get rid of it. Only plus is that I found a great independent mechanic who specializes in European brands.
Another BMW/MB/Audi owner has The Awakening. You’re not the first, won’t be the last.
I never hear anything good about X5 except how happy people were to get rid of it.
@@rickbangkok In many respects, I love my X5. It's convenient to haul stuff to and from Sam's Club and hardware stores. The ride is smooth and comfortable. Yet, it's agile and fast. Plus, it gets 32 MPG on the highway and 27-28 MPG in mixed use. It's unfortunate the maintenance and repair costs are so high.
@@ElearningDigest TUV statistics are among the most trust car reliablity ratings and come from a market of over 80 million consumers. If you bothered to take a look at those statistics you would notice key information which makes your claim irrelevant. The list of 10 most reliable cars (technical inspections) includes 8 Audi or MB models. The first BMW comes at spot 45.
I hope your next car works out better. I think that Lexus IS the most reliable car on the planet tbh. You like luxury as you bought a bmw. It has that plus the reliability of Toyota. I sold cars for 10 years and heard so many horror stories of repair bills on bmws. One couple told me their timing chain went out and was told it would be 7 grand to fix! BMWs are hard to fix and they use a lot of plastic engine parts. Sad thing is back in the day they made really good cars.
We have two Volkswagen Tiguan (2012 and 2013 model) both has high enough mileage and still have them. Beside normal maintenance such as brake spark plugs and coil and PCV module. Honestly the repair I mentioned above is nothing. The car works well during winter months and with all wheel drives system. AC system works great too. My suggestion is.. bring to your own mechanic. Don’t bring to dealer for service. Dealer service department is there to make money..not to save you money. Would I buy Volkswagen again? Yes! We just bought Volkswagen TAOS 2022 for our daughter.
I like how every alternative you give us is a Toyota product!
just reassuring me that my 2021 RAV4 hybrid was a good purchase
👏🏻👌🏻
I also have a RAV4 best SUV ever.
rav4 from 2007 till 2014 was junk
As long as you change the oil every 5000 miles.
in my younger days, a long time ago, I had an old station wagan that the gas gauge didn't work. I had a wood yardstick I stuck in the tank to see how much gas there was.
Haha, I remember doing something similar. Cheers
Great list of bad SUVs to avoid ! I agree with you 100%. You are always spot on👍💯
Thank you so much Charles. Much appreciated. Have a great day.
@@ECPP Thanks man I really like your videos. You have a great evening..
I cannot believe how you are discussing problems with past Pathfinders while pointing to the new 2022 Pathfinder which is almost totally new.
If history repeats itself, and it does…..
He is right about the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder. Consumer reports have already given the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder a predicted rating of two out of five stars.. Unless you are a glutton for punishment I would avoid them as well..
Nissan's are not in the same ballpark as Honda and Toyota.
Nissan the Chrysler of Japan
Just buy a Toyota or Honda just to be safe. My 2010 Corolla doesn’t have any issues and I have 155990 miles on it good job Toyota 👌
Very good
I bought a new toyota 2010 prius and suffered from oil consumption problems.
So I traded with the 2019 Kia niro and have been driving it for 4 years and there is no problem at all.
It seems that Toyota and Honda are no longer reliable brands of the past.
My god... VW should include "Issues packages" with all new models being sold. The list just goes on and on...
Indeed
I had a 2018 Tiguan and never had any of those problems. I had that SUV for 31/2 years. I don’t have it anymore because I got a new 2022 Arteon
Which one do you prefer?
I'm on Volkswagen #3 and we love ours. Never had any problems with any of them.
I heard a mechanic call Nissan the Chrysler of Japan.
The new pathfinder has the updated 3.8 VQ having a VQ I can say they are great. I did have a plastic coupling that needed to be replaced around 190k. It cost $100 by a mechanic. But after that great. The new 9spd is supposed to be better than the 7spd which was great.
Wait, What? The new 2022/2023 Pathfinder/QX60 Have a new 3.5 V6 with a 9-speed auto. I do agree with you though in that even though they had some issues I see The older Pathfinders for sale with 175k miles on them........That right there tells you that can't be that un-realible. I still see more first gen INFINITI FX35's/G35's driving around with well over 150k miles on them. I see more of those still on the road over any older Nissan/INFINITI Vehicle Period. The Pathfinder has a slightly de-tuned version of this newer 3.5 V6. The 2022 INFINITI QX60 is what you want to buy. I'm looking at buying one now. It's a N/A V6 Engine that produces 295hp and 270lbs of torque with an absolutely gorgeous exterior and interior!! Rear reclining captains seats and in the base model with AWD and you can still get an analog speedometer which I love because I'm old school. The base model without the added AWD is Front Wheel Drive which is a no go for most enthusiasts like me. The new INFINITI QX60 although slightly more expensive than the pathfinder is more refined and looking to be a great daily driver!! I just called my local INFINITI Dealership to get some info and I told him I havn't seen any new QX60's driving around, not even one personally. He said that's because INFINITI wasn't able to make near as many as they normally would have for a new vehicle because of the global pandemic. Therfore, They never got many and only have 3 in stock right now. He also said most of what they did get where the top trim levels which are 64k-67k. I've only seen a few new Pathfinders as well. The Million Million Nissan Frontier Truck and the highest milage Nissan's ever recorded all have N/A 4/6 Cylinder Engines. The problem with any of the VQ Nissan/Infiniti SUV's made in the past all had shitty suspension setups which made them all ride like crap.
Did you spend 50 grand though?
Leased a grand Cherokee a while back that had to have 5 recalls and 3 parts replaced under warranty. And that was only within the first 3 years… I couldn’t imagine owning it past warranty
Same here, poorly made for sure and the newer, the more complex, means the more failures
Those new tiguans are pretty damn reliable. Most of those issues you mentioned about the tiguan, are only issues on the older generations. 2.0 tsi engine after 2013+ are solid reliable with no oil consumption issues if services regularly. Also the timing chain issue is for everything under gen 3 2.0 tsi engines (aka everything under 2013 year model).
Thanks. Let’s see . Have a great day.
Here here. Plenty of miles on the mint 19’ . Although I have to say it certainly does sometimes have a hard timing getting to 2nd smoothly at low speeds, not the biggest issue, just need to be delicate with the throttle in those cases. I’d buy another SEL in a heartbeat !
Vw’s are so cheap too. Morons aRe paying $50k for those stupid rav 4’s.. btw that have lots of complaints too.
@@keithbellair9508 later betrayed with vw ownership
It's a VW. Sorry, nobody I know has had a VAG vehicle & not had issue after issue.
SEEN A JEEP CHEROKEE WITH A BROKEN WHEEL AFTER A LOW-SPEED IMPACT! COMPLETELY UNDRIVABLE!
Yikes
I’d love to have the Jeep Wrangler 4xe but if you do research you’ll see the complaints about build quality and reliability. Sad. I guess I’ll wait for an alternative that looks like this jeep.
Jeep is an awful brand all of Stellantis is currently a dodge jeep chrysler ram products are garbage
"Life's too short to drive boring cars..." But it's cheaper.
That’s fair
Your spot on with the Tiguan. I had a 2018 and what a pos it was. Traded it in at 37K.
I have a 2019 ascent- nightmare- fuel pump failed at 83k miles- replaced under factory recall-transmission needed replaced at 103k miles under extended warranty I purchased (Subaru recalled the tranny up to 100k- refused to cover it) alternator replaced under extended warranty at 105k miles - now there's various clicks everytime I pull out from a stop- oh and the turbo is "jerking" the car quite often at low speeds- if I go around a tight turn say an off ramp and let off the gas will cut out and not pick up for 5 to 10 seconds- as if its about to stall- so yeah, Subaru aint what they used to be!! I'm trading it in on Friday for a 23 Kia Sportage hybrid- praying for a better experience! wait I forgot! the mpg's have been dropping steadily used to get 21 plus- now I get from 16 tp 19 tops!
Subaru really has lost their edge
@@ECPP agreed- its sad because the vehicle body is like a tank and its great in snow- I researched a lot- they knowingly put a problematic CVT tranny in it- the fuel pump was faulty- I forgot to mention the rear "marker bulbs" went out along with the license plate lights (twice in 6 months- and the drivers side power window became faulty- four different Subaru mechanics could not fix it) live and learn- keep up the great work!
I would avoid Kia/ Hyundai myself 2 close friends have their cars in overflow parking waiting for engine replacement (6 month) now. Burn oil like mad.
Hyundai and kia are hit or miss
@@daviddabo2682 The Hyundai Theta II engine is the culprit. Everything else is just fine.
all those japanese crossovers are built outside of japan. that's why they're crap
Thanka
Same with euro cars. Most VWs are made in mexico, volvo is owned by chinese, many BMWs are made in north america
New outlander is built in Japan.
Mazda CX-5 is build in Japan. I own 2 and they are great cars. The one that is 6 years old , besides of it’s regular service ( once every 10,000 km) , I only changed the battery a couple of months ago. The one that’s 3 years old, no issues at all, just regular service.
Jeep always has 4 or 5 vehicles in any top 10 most unreliable list. It amazes me how they are still around.
yes you are a smart man. i was waiting for it and you hit the bell right at the end. Rav4. toyota seems to be the only company not putting out junk. even honda has started to slip. sad but thank goodness toyota still gets it. our rav4 is the best vehicle we've ever owned. period
I have a 2008 Rav4 with the 6 cylinder engine. Even with 251,000 miles it still runs like a champ, as does my diesel VW Jetta Sportswaggen with 145,000 miles.
Nice
I will never buy these followings brand cars.
1-Jeep
2-Ford
Junkeroo.
You’re bang on with regards to VW/Audi. I’ve got a 2009 Audi A3 2.0T Quattro and yes, had manifold coded problem. Audi is aware and has a warranty for 2015 A3 model and up. After my experience, I’ve discovered it’s not the manifold itself that’s triggering the computer. It’s actually the sensors attached to manifold. These sensors are plastic and breaks down with the heat. The manifold itself is plastic but it’s essentially a block with air flappers. In my case, flappers were fine and no cracks in the manifold. Which lead me to believe it was the sensors, fuel rail, etc that’s attached to the manifold that’s causing the computer to give out an error.
The Wrangler would be an advantage if you can work on your own cars. So many of them have been taken apart and put back together that DIY is no issue. You'd save a ton of money over even a "reliable" car that requires dealer service.
For sure DIY is always going to save you a ton of money.
Bro Jeeps are hella reliable. They are one of the most reliable vehicles on the road.
They are so reliable, you can always rely on it breaking down.
I knew VW would be on this list. Only thing I can say is that the brand is legendary for making vehicles that have fantastic initial build quality that does not last, and then they become horribly unreliable. This especially bothers me because I was taking a very serious look at replacing my current car with an MK8 GTI.
In almost every way, it would be perfect for me. But I keep my cars for many long years before replacing them. And I know one thing.... VW is consistent with making unreliable cars that either don't last or will cost far too much money to repair. Sooo frustrating.
My family has had VW/ Audis since 1991 no major issues with them as long as you take care of them like the manual says. People seems to thing you can cut corners with these and you can’t.
I own 3 vw's and have collectively put on 150k between the 3 and no major issues. maintenance goes a long way.
My 2015 VW GTI-S has been trouble free. Like all VDubs, you need to maintain them.
Wrong! So wrong!
I would NEVER EVER EVER buy a Subaru!
Same
quick note: if you really want one of the newer subaru's, get a manual one. the CVTs are bad to say the least. My "little" Impreza had to have it's replaced at less then 60,000 miles and with less then 15k on the new one, it's starting to show the same signs as the previous one. Highly do not recommend a new subaru unless it's a manual.
My friend just leased one for three years! I tried to sell her a rav 4 but she had already ordered a Subaru Forester. Oh well if it’s on lease it’s under warranty 😜
What signs were/are you seeing? What year was your impreza?
I have a 2015 with 61000miles and its running like a top
I have always enjoyed your videos, very informative, entertaining and straight to the point but always wondered about one thing: how do dealers feel about you walking through their parking lots while scrutinizing the vehicles?
Dealers sure feel fucked.
He goes on Sunday when they're closed.
@@jeffpless5036 Very cleber.
Damn..I have looked at about 25 different vehicles and honestly thought the Pathfinder was super nice. Seemed better than the 15 mpg Forerunner for sure. The last vehicle on my list is the MDX, so if I guess I don't like that maybe I shouldn't buy a new car for awhile
There are some great choices
Bloody Brilliant Info!
Thank you
Back in June 2022 I had a rental 2021 Toyota RAV4 after I wrecked my car and at first it was fine however things started acting up on me. First the front passenger seat back broke and was tilted left shoulder further back. Then the seatbelt jammed making it impossible to buckle. Then a week later a light started flashing on the dash and I lost all power. Called the rental agent who I was dealing with and he traded me out for a 2019 Ford which was absolutely fine the rest of the time my car was being worked on. So in my experience it really doesn’t matter what you drive it’s how you take care of it. Now I have an Alfa Romeo Stelvio and I have no trouble with it.
Thanks for sharing. Great points.
Alfa Stelvio…..the most beautiful SUV ever built. It makes you smile just looking at it. I have (now) Stellantis products for ages (we have 3…two Jeeps and a 500x) two of them for more then 3 years and all (really) trouble free. Ok, we’re in Europe, and there are differences in engines , but I just don’t understand why people keep bashing on Fiat products. I had (literally) dozens of cars ( BMW, VW, Mini, Opel (gm), MB, Honda (CRV) etc.) and at least 5 Fiat products and they all have been the most reliable and less expensive to maintain. That’s my experience so far. Ps: and Alfas, Jeep’s (which increased dramatically in quality a ( take a look at the patriot or the first compass - come on -) and some Fiats (they also do “múltipla” kind of cars) are beautiful and great to drive.
you don't want to be on the service center manager's Christmas card list! 😆😅
Cheers
I remember I had a nissan pathfinder for rental back in 2018 from hertz when my car was in a body shop. The car is very bouncy even braking to a stop. Their seats is comfy though. My gripe was the gasoline door acted funny. After I fill up the car and parked the car on my driveway. Whenever I lock the car and the gas door literally open lol. Next is the backup camera glitch. It was on the whole time I put the car on drive and it told me to see the dealer. I turn the car off and turn it on. Backup camera works like nothing happen 🤣
Glitchy car by the sounds of it.
As an owner of a 2019 Forester…the lift gate recalls were covered. It wasn’t just the Ascent. I have the module that was replaced. If you need an update. The ascent it literally a larger version of the Forester and I haven’t seen anyone coming in during service appointments trashing or screaming at all for an Ascent. Outback’s 2015-2018. Battery drains are easy….as I did it myself. The glove compartment. If your husband stuffs empty eye glass cases and it isn’t closed….& you don’t typically drive at night to see that light on….& the fast a few plugs are a constant drain. So if Goober Jr leaves it plugged in it will drain.
There are friends who hated their Jeep after waiting a year. Then the lemon law which gave them a replacement and it again was horrible. I have friends who have Nissan Pathfinders and love it mechanically but hate the interior cheapness. Toyota was reliable but all their lines come with many issues. Several years now. But the things you mentioned on the Ascent are literally all the things I experienced and honestly owner stupidity.
Great comments and thanks a lot for sharing. It’s These very discussions that help educate potential shoppers of any of these vehicles. I truly believe knowledge is power
What can you tell me about the 2013 ES 350 Lexus or the reliable
Boom! Excellent. Brakes and suspension a little fragile but a great car overall.
Hard to believe Chevy and Ford didn't make the list.
Well….
I got a 22 Murano and it genuinely surprised me. Comfortable smooth and spacious with the adaptive cruise and all safety tech
Sounds like a good experience. They do have a bunch of tech to keep things interesting.
The CVT's do fail.
@@rishijai if you don’t do the fluid flush. We got a 2018 pathfinder too that’s over 100,000 miles cause of maintenance. Cvt fluid replacement every 30,000 miles and nobody has issues with 2020 Muranos. Google and try to find some. They haven’t been failing Maybe in 2015 they had some issues but not these more modern ones
@@rishijai my sister 2014 Altima still going too same transmission since new.
@@christianyoung6654 CVT's are inherently weak by design and cannot outlast it's geared counterpart. By babying it and doing constant fluid changes are the only way to make it last.
Another spot ON endless money PITs. Great Vid, as Always
Thank you very much
My Volkswagen STAYED IN THE SHOP. the electrical was horrible, radio, air bags turned on and off, seat belt Sensor beeping consistently . Dealership could not fix it so after 4 years I got rid it !
Absolutely. We had VWs in the past and electrics were the nemesis every time.
I own a VW Tiguan and my wife owns a T-ROC. After a few months of software update for 1st gear hesitation I am now free of issues for the first 180000 Km‘s. Engine is silky smooth, I get upwards of 35 MPG. Tyres and Brake jobs, I change the oil every 5000 Miles and it seems to work. No oil consumption whatsoever. Never experienced any electrical problems. You must have got a lemon.
Thanks for sharing this you are providing a great service👍🏻
Regarding the VW Tiguan, manifold is plastic and fuel injector(s) always fails between 59k-80k kms (since first gen) -I've driven the updated ones from 16'-17' models - better engine than the next generation as long as early oil changes. Downgraded engine to attract more buyers to fueling regular unleaded, cheaper interior materials more plastic, transmission is certainly jerky - since diesel gate scandal and I never went back to VW for their Tiguan model since then.
my sister is buying a hybrid tiguan (i've been saying this on here for a year and a half) how long is the warranty? she intends to keep it about six years and sell it - to mix metaphors, do you think she will dodge a bullet and be able to pass the hand grenade off to someone else or should she be looking to sell sooner?
her annual mileage would put her in the injector failure range at 5 years but i don't know whether the hybrid will stretch it out - she's more money than me but i can't see her wanting to pay for fuel injectors on a car she is selling in a few months anyway.
unfortunately most manifolds are plastic these days
@@billynomates920 just lease and dump... everyone does w German cars .... don't be silly..... Don't know why you want support a company that lies (diesel gate)
Tiguan Gen 2 owner now for 8 years. Purchased new. Never had any issues with manifold, fuel, etc. Happy with my ownership but very cautious about the new models as I do thing VW has compromised on powerplant and transmission.
@@jimstoops lucky U and congrats 🙂
Thanks mate - very useful information & guidance
Personally I was thinking of getting a Jeep Wrangler but then I found out they have a lot of problems and they are complex so instead I ended up getting a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee zj and that thing has been reliable and it’s as capable as the wrangler
Mmmm... I have two Jeep Wranglers one JK and one JL and honestly I don't have any issues with them, there are fun and reliable.
My neighbor in Sydney, Australia had a Jeep Cherokee but not for that long. He has a Ford Ranger now and seems much happier. My brother worked in USA for several years (Early2000's) had a Jeep SUV, lived in an area with snow (CONN) in winter and found it was a good vehicle back then. Keep the reports going. I wonder what you think of new Lexus RX (4 cyl now) and is hybrid better than just gas powered.
Real bummer about the Tiguan, it’s a neat lookin car
It is pretty indeed
Came to the comments to read the Nissan defenders…cognitive dissonance to not acknowledge Ghosn and Renault forever tarnished a historically good brand.
Exactly
Nissan bankrupted 10 times great brand.. even the Japanese gov. give up .... sold to Renault even worse
Great video as always. Easy and pleasant to watch. Hope to see some new vids on more european cars. 👌
Coming soon! You bet, there is much more of that to come.
I can believe people even believe the Jeep is a “luxury” brand!!!! Seriously?The Pathfinder is being re-engineered to be better getting rid off their Achilles’ tendon their CVT!! The Wrangler is just garbage and VW I don’t even like them at all, the Subaru depends on their model and seems like they can’t figure it out how to make a full size SUV!!
Absolutely
What about the 2nd generation 2008-2012 Ford Escapes (aka Mazda Tribute & Mercury Mariner)? Are those reliable?
Surprisingly quite dependable and cheap when they do break.
My girlfriend had a 2010 Escape with 200k miles and my friend with an 09 Mazda Tribute with 170k on them. They are pretty well built cars but I would recommend getting the ones with 4 bangers because their weak points are their automatic transmissions. Puts less strain but has plenty of power. The ones with V6’s had issues.
@@comet5748 I have a 2009 Mazda tribute with a V6 🙁
@@maxmarc1000 They aren’t horrible but just don’t treat it like a race car and beat it. They can last a while if treated well.
@@comet5748 thanks. I always baby my cars
As a WWII Historian, i'm not sure i'd make the comparison of a German vehicle being built like a Sherman tank... there's so much wrong with that statement! lolz
No plans to give up my 2004 GX470, thing is still a rugged,reliable daily driver tank! Yea the gas mileage is abysmal but kinda expected
Those are great vehicles indeed and worth keeping
It’s a land cruiser prado, the thing is a tank. I just saw one on Autotrader at a local dealer that was 1 owner, 50k miles, always maintained on the dealer. I was going straight to buy it and it sold so fast.
@@IzaguirreC Yep,I bought mine used about 8 years ago with 100k on it and have nearly 200k and still runs great.Just do routine maintenance and they run forever.I could sell it today for almost what I paid for it
@@igglybiggly6951 I was unlucky, someone else purchase it. It was only listed for 1 day. Currently I’m looking for a 2009 GX470, 2014 FJ cruiser or a 2015 Tacoma 4x4 with low miles to purchase.
@@IzaguirreC All solid choices,but I'm a big fan of the GX's..
Another great video thank you What would you Recommend That has some power behind it as I need to tow a boat sometimes also would a 440i be a good buy say 2019 and up??
Rules of thumb:
1. If it looks like a crossover avoid.
2. If it is based on an AWD'ed version of a FWD chassis hightail it out of there.
3. If it was built in the 21st century back away slowly and don't make eye contact.
4. If it has an electronically controlled tranny or CVT run for your life.
Other cautions may apply including chipped keys, internet connectivity, the word software update associated with anything other than "entertainment systems" etc.
Haha, nice stated
J is for Jeep.
J is for junk.
Nice
I love the energy, the words you use, and a lot more. Great fun to watch, and, yes, the info. Thank you.
I'm coming up on 6 months of ownership with my 2011 Lexus GX460 with 156k...only repair so far is new brake pads....my money is staying in my pocket, thanks....😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀
Great plan and those will help
As a jeep cherokee owner, I endorse this video. Leaks and consumes oil like no other.
Thanks fornwatching
My dad's first vehicle back in the day (early 1950s) was a Willy's Jeep wagon. He said it was the worst vehicle he ever owned. It would appear Jeep reliability hasn't improved much since.
Generally poor, still a charming vehicle so sales are solid regardless
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 that’s not true….. they will reliably have ur ass walking
@@ECPP poo
Its a military style truck.. not very practical for personal use.. noisey, rides rough, heavy, etc
That was five manufacturers ago
If only this salesman at the dealership introduce cars like this
Love the comment about the roof rack being used to take bed bug infested mattress to the dump😜
Haha, thanks
Great reviews 👍
Thanks very much
Very informative thou 👍
Hope you do 2024 toyota grand highlander soon. Cheers and more power to your channel 🍻
How could you start this video at a Jag dealership and talk about reliability? Lol
Haha, ouch
I've learned, unless it's a Toyota or Honda, it's junk.
Thanka
You succeeded in finding at least one reliable car! Not too and.
My brother recently changed car. He thought that his Skoda Octavia 2003 diesel wasn't good any more, after 490,000 km, so he changed to a 2011 with 320,000 km...
He use to drive 200-300,000 km with cars that cost 3-4000 Euro/USD. He drives 25,000 km/year or more
Another question is how long will my X3 2008, 20d, with 220,000 km last? Bought three years ago with 195,000 km.
Just changing engine oil and filters will not give the car a very bright future! At least there is, you could say, no rust.
But I'm dreaming of an x3 2011 30d with 258 hk. At least you can check a lot of values with a suitable and affordable diagnosis tool!!! And still fuel consumption is reasonable (6.0-6.5 litre/100 km). It's no sports car...
Thank you very much for sharing diesels have a huge potential to last but good servicing is critical
Been watching your videos for quite a while and have come to the conclusion that you misrepresent the problems that people are alleged to have with these vehicles for the sake of sensationalizm. Its unfair to the consumer.
Its entirely through experience and research so facts are the facts and the true harm comes from Manufacturers deceiving the consumers, preaching quality, when 3 ,4,5 years many real truths start tp flow. Thanks for the comment though, it is truly appreciated because if we do not walk through life with eyes wide open, we are missing many things. Cheers.
Can you give any examples?
He is correct. Tell from research
I think we're being a little mean to the Tiguan. It won't be as cheap to maintain as a Rav-4, but it's a hell of a lot more fun to drive. The problem with VW is that engine quality control is subpar out of the factory. Failure rate is 1 in 50, which is ridiculous. I had that issue with my Jetta, which they replaced with a German-built engine (not one from Brazil or Mexico) thank god. So long as you have the warranty to fix any issues early on, you'll be fine.
Thanks for sharing Ryan
KIDLING…… a Canadian kid that behaves and is taken to Tim’s for there birthday!
Haha, that’s true. They do like the treats.
That's the top five 🤣 1. any GM product..
2. Any BMW product..
3. Any Jaguar product..
4. Any Volkswagen product too include Volvo
5. Any Alfa Romeo product..
6. Range Rover..
7. Nissan..
8. Kia..
Let's be honest, if it's not a Toyota you f***** up 🤣✌️
Yup bought my 11 toyota camry . Routine maintenance. Still rides like when I drove it off the lot 160k miles only thing I have replaced was the alternator.
jesus, sure wish you had mentioned the CURRENT pathfinder issues instead of the past, as you talked while you walked around it .
the others you directly addressed that specific build, the pathfinder you strayed.
Thank you for the comment. True that
The quality of Nissan went down when Renault took over , the same can be said about Chrysler when fiat stellantis took over , mass produced junk that eventually will cost too much to repair and gets sold as scrap or parts
That is true indeed
I have a 2016 Jeep Cherokee sport 2WD with V6. 55,000 miles. So far none of the problems you described. This vehicle has been absolutely no problem. I am very satisfied so far.
55,000 miles is not very many. I had a 16' CherokeeTrailhawk and it was fine up until about 80,000 miles then it started falling apart. Good luck sir.
@@Cars_and_Games , well time will tell. It's paid for and I will just drive it until it becomes a problem.
I have a 2012 Jeep Liberty with 163000. Still going strong, but wanted a newer vehicle. Just bought a new 2022 Cherokee Latitude Lux with Mopar extended warranty. I ❤ it! Hoping it treats me as well as the Liberty has.