Auto Experts Call Out 5 New Trucks You'll Regret Buying in 2026
When you're shelling out tens of thousands of dollars for a new truck, you want to make sure it'll go the distance. One way to do so is to read reviews and find out which trucks the experts suggest you avoid.
With that in mind, here are five new trucks experts say buyers may want to avoid purchasing — especially if they're looking to skip reliability issues.
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Ram 1500
Andrew Lokenauth, from Fluent in Finance, agrees with Consumer Reports about the Ram 1500. In reliability rankings, this new truck did terribly.
"Multiple recalls, electrical gremlins and transmission issues plague this truck," he said. "I recently spoke about this on social media and Ram owners flooded my comments with horror stories about $5,000 to $8,000 repair bills at 60,000 miles."
Toyota Tundra
Melanie Musson, an auto industry expert with AutoInsurance.org, put the new Toyota Tundra on the top of her list.
"Toyota is known for manufacturing reliable vehicles, but the Tundra is an anomaly," she noted. "The engine they started putting in the vehicles in 2022 has been riddled with problems. It's best to avoid buying until they establish a better reputation for the engine."
Ford F-150 PowerBoost Hybrid
Per Musson, the battery system, which should be the biggest benefit of a hybrid truck, is problematic. It has a history of glitches and failure. The regenerative braking system is also uncomfortable for drivers because it can make braking jerky, she said.
Rivian R1T
Musson is clear on this one: The R1T is one of the least reliable trucks on the market.
"It has issues with everything from the electrical components to the external features," she noted. "The good news is that Rivian is a relatively new company; and, if they address issues, they have time to build a good reputation, so they're taking concerns seriously."
Ford Maverick
According to Chris Pyle, an auto expert and mechanic on JustAnswer, the trucks he would avoid are the smaller vehicles, such as the Ford Maverick.
"The problem is that owners need a truck but cannot afford a larger one, so they buy a smaller one and request more from it," Pyle said. "These vehicles are meant for light-duty work. So the truck is not really the issue; it is the uneducated driver."
Unless you know you're handling light loads, don't make demands the Maverick can't deliver.
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