May 29, 2026

10 Used Car Brands With the Worst Reliability Scores -- Buyer Beware!

Written by Gabrielle Olya

Edited by Gary Dudak

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

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

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

Tesla

Reliability score (out of 100): 31

Jeep

Reliability score (out of 100): 32

Ram

Reliability score (out of 100): 35

Chrysler

Reliability score (out of 100): 36

GMC

Reliability score (out of 100): 37

Kia

Reliability score (out of 100): 39

Dodge

Reliability score (out of 100): 39

Ford

Reliability score (out of 100): 39

Chevrolet

Reliability score (out of 100): 40

Hyundai

Reliability score (out of 100): 43

Data sourced from Consumer Reports.

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Written by

Gabrielle Olya

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Gary Dudak