These 20 models mostly suffer from reliability issues. Experts advise to think carefully before buying these cars.
The automotive market is replete with a variety of family crossovers that differ significantly from each other. Experts chose the 20 most unreliable models. This is reported on the What Car website?
Experts, together with MotorEasy, conducted a large-scale study, in which tens of thousands of owners of various crossovers talked about their experience of driving their cars. After that, the received data was analyzed and graded according to reviews.
TOP 20 most unreliable family passes:
20. Skoda Karoq (diesel)
Publication years: 2017 – our time
Reliability Score: 94.5%
The Skoda Karoq was the most reliable crossover in this ranking. However, the diesel version suffers from malfunctions with electronics and interior trim.
19. Kia Sportage (diesel)
Publication years: 2016 – 2021
Reliability Score: 94.3%
Diesel Kia Sportage suffers from breakdowns more often than the diesel version of the model. Transition sometimes spoils the engine and transmission.
18. Mercedes-Benz GLA (diesel)
Publication years: 2014 – 2020
Reliability Score: 94.2%
The diesel Mercedes-Benz GLA has problems with the battery and infotainment system. The owners also complained that the repair of the crossover takes a lot of time.
17. Volkswagen Tiguan (petrol)
Publication years: 2016 – our time
Reliability Score: 93.5%
Engine failure rarely happens in a gasoline Volkswagen Tiguan. The most problematic part of the model was the electronics.
16. Renault Kadjar (diesel)
Publication years: 2015 – our time
Reliability Score: 93.3%
The diesel Renault Kadjar has problems with its electronics and infotainment system. There are also complaints from the owners about malfunctions in the body and brake system.
15. Seat Ateca (petrol)
Publication years: 2016 – our time
Reliability Score: 93.2%
Overall, the Seat Ateca’s reliability is good, but it has some drawbacks. Many malfunctions were related to electronics, bodywork and interior trim.
14. Mercedes-Benz GLA (petrol)
Publication years: 2014 – 2020
Reliability Score: 91.8%
Gasoline Mercedes-Benz GLA breaks down more often than diesel version. The most problematic areas are the fuel system and electronics.
13. Opel/Opel Grandland X
Publication years: 2018 – our time
Reliability Score: 91.7%
The Vauxhall/Opel Grandland X has many issues with its body, engine and gearbox. 19% of model owners encountered such malfunctions.
12. Nissan Qashqai (petrol)
Publication years: 2014 – 2021
Reliability Score: 91.4%
Gasoline Nissan Qashai often spoils the gearbox and electronics. Only a small part of the owners of this model spoke about problems with the engine.
11. Volkswagen Tiguan (diesel)
Publication years: 2016 – our time
Reliability Score: 90.7%
Diesel Volkswagen Tiguan is much inferior to the gasoline version in terms of reliability. Also, replacing broken parts is more expensive.
10. Nissan Qashqai (diesel)
Publication years: 2014 – 2021
Reliability Score: 90.3%
The diesel Nissan Qashqai has even more problems than the gasoline version. About 28% experienced malfunctions during the operation of the crossover.
9. Dacia/Renault Duster
Publication years: 2013 – 2018
Reliability Score: 89.8%
The budget bestseller also has its downsides. Duster often has malfunctions in the electronics and brake system.
8.Volvo XC40 (petrol)
Publication years: 2017 – our time
Reliability Score: 89.6%
Gasoline Volvo XC40 is inferior in reliability to hybrid versions. Most often, the owners had problems with the body, engine and electronics.
7. BMW X1 (Diesel)
Publication years: 2015 – 2022
Reliability Score: 89.2%
It turns out that the BMW X1 is not such a bad model, but it has significant drawbacks. The most serious problem is the high cost of spare parts, which often fail – electronics and body parts.
6. Peugeot 3008 (petrol)
Publication years: 2017 – our time
Reliability Score: 88.3%
Petrol Peugeot 3008 often has problems with electronics and engine. Another disadvantage is the poor assembly of the body and interior trim.
5.Audi Q3
Publication years: 2018 – our time
Reliability Score: 87.4%
43% of Audi Q3 owners experienced malfunctions during operation. Many complaints relate to electronics and the body.
4. Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
Publication years: 2019 – our time
Reliability Score: 86.1%
The second generation Range Rover Evoque has become more reliable, but not free from all the shortcomings. The main problem remains unreliable electronics and exhaust system.
3 Jaguar E-Pace
Publication years: 2017 – our time
Reliability Score: 82.9%
Most often, the model has problems with satellite navigation. There are also malfunctions with the engine and exhaust system.
2. Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
Publication years: 2011 – 2019
Reliability Score: 78.8%
The compact British crossover suffers from problems with the electronics and exhaust system. In addition, there were malfunctions in the brake system and air conditioning of some cars.
1. Peugeot 3008 (diesel)
Publication years: 2017 – our time
Reliability Score: 74.4%
Diesel Peugeot 3008 was recognized by experts as the worst among all family crossovers on the market in terms of reliability. The car often has problems with the suspension, body and brake system.
Previously Focus He stated that experts chose the 10 most trouble-free compact cars and that there are 3 models that should be avoided.
Source: Focus
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