12 Least Reliable Used Car Brands That Aren’t Worth the Money

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.

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.

• Reliability score (out of 100): 27

• Reliability score (out of 100): 28

• Reliability score (out of 100): 30

• Reliability score (out of 100): 32

• Reliability score (out of 100): 35

• Reliability score (out of 100): 36

• Reliability score (out of 100): 36

• Reliability score (out of 100): 38

• Reliability score (out of 100): 38

• Reliability score (out of 100): 38

• Reliability score (out of 100): 39

• Reliability score (out of 100): 40

Data is sourced from Consumer Reports and is accurate as of Aug. 27, 2024.