Common Car Reliability Issues by Model and Year
2020 Ford Mustang
- Electrical System Issues: Problems with the APIM (Accessory Protocol Interface Module) and FCIM (Front Controls Interface Module). Some owners reported the digital instrument cluster going blank, making the vehicle undrivable.
2020 Toyota RAV4
- Fuel System Problems: Persistent "Engine Maintenance Required" warnings and coolant bypass valve failures, causing the car to be undrivable until repaired.
2020 Hyundai Tucson
- Engine Failures: Issues with the catalytic converter and engine stalling. Some owners reported check engine lights leading to costly repairs.
2020 Subaru Forester
- Engine and Electrical Issues: Auto start/stop feature malfunctions causing the engine to shut off and fail to restart. Unexpected activation of the forward collision avoidance system was also reported.
2020 Hyundai Elantra
- Engine Problems: Catastrophic engine failures at low mileage. Some owners experienced complete engine breakdowns despite regular maintenance.
Tesla Model 3 & Model Y
- These models have been reported to require more repairs than average.
Nissan Frontier
- Redesigned versions of the Frontier have more reliability issues compared to older models.
2020 Toyota Corolla
- Engine Problems: 84 NHTSA complaints at an average of 3,355 miles.
2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- Powertrain Issues: 79 NHTSA complaints at an average of 8,920 miles, including rear-end locking and limp mode activation.
2020 Kia Telluride
- Suspension Problems: 26 NHTSA complaints at an average of 1,923 miles.
2020 Range Rover Evoque Hybrid
- Frequent breakdowns, long repair times, and range anxiety. Vehicles spend an average of 21 days off the road for repairs.
Ford Fiesta (2011-2016)
- PowerShift dual-clutch automatic transmission issues: shuddering, slipping, and hesitation during gear changes.
Hyundai Tucson (2014-2019)
- Engine and transmission problems, including stalling and excessive oil consumption.
Chevrolet Colorado (2017)
- Powertrain issues, including transmission shuddering and delayed shifting.
Volkswagen Golf (2015)
- Engine problems such as sudden power loss and stalling.
GMC Sierra 1500 (2015)
- Transmission failures and hard shifting.
2021 Toyota Corolla
- Engine Problems: Coolant bypass valve failures at low mileage leading to costly repairs.
2020 Honda Civic
- Electrical Issues: Sudden audio system failures and loud popping sounds affecting backup camera functionality.
2020 Ford Explorer
- Engine Problems: Catalytic converter failures and engine stalling, even at highway speeds.
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L
- Listed among the least reliable vehicles by Consumer Reports.
Volkswagen Jetta
- Mentioned in Consumer Reports' least reliable vehicles list for 2024.
Jeep Wrangler
- Appears in multiple reliability concern lists due to frequent repair issues.
Tesla Vehicles
- Some owners report frequent issues, while others find them no less reliable than other vehicles.
Nissan Juke (2015-2019)
- CVT transmission failures, turbocharger issues, fuel leaks, and timing chain stretch.
Tesla Model S & Model X (2015-2019)
- Suspension failures, touchscreen malfunctions, and premature battery degradation.
Jeep Cherokee (2015-2019)
- 9-speed automatic transmission failures, rough shifting, and stalling.
Ford Fiesta & Focus (2015-2018)
- PowerShift transmission failures with shuddering, slipping gears, and premature breakdowns.
Land Rover Range Rover (2016-2019)
- Air suspension failures, oil leaks, and electrical system malfunctions.
Chevrolet Equinox & GMC Terrain (2015-2017)
- Excessive oil consumption, failing timing chains, and engine misfires.
Honda CR-V (2017-2019)
- 1.5L turbo engine oil dilution, causing poor performance and engine damage.
BMW 3 Series (2015-2019)
- Cooling system leaks, oil leaks, and failing electric water pumps.
Subaru Outback & Legacy (2015-2019)
- Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) failures, excessive oil consumption, and head gasket issues.