8 New SUVs to AVOID in 2023 - Here is Why !!

foreign one of the main reasons people buy a brand new car is the promise of a no hassle ownership experience free from the drip of service problems that set in as cars age nonetheless cr's annual Auto survey data tells us that some buyers will be taking their brand new car back to the dealer service department sooner and more often than other car buyers will the consumer reports takes a look at 17 potential trouble spots ranging from the engine transmission and brakes to power equipment and the electrical system weighs the severity of each problem and then creates a predicted reliability score for the purpose of this video we have specifically focused on popular new SUVs under a forty thousand dollar price tag and selected the eight least reliable SUV models as per CR data before we jump onto the list if you like this type of content please subscribe so you won't miss the upcoming video now let's go from the bottom to top number eight 2023 Hyundai Kona the Hyundai Kona is technically still in its first generation the Korean automaker introduced the midlife cycle refresh to its Kona crossover in late 2020 for the 2021 model year with design updates and a revamped drivetrain and the company claimed it is a small SUV that's big on adventure however the adventures some owners are experiencing is different from what they expected thanks to unreliable engines malfunctioning electrical systems and dud batteries 2021 Kono was recalled by nhtsa for improperly heat treated piston oil rings which can cause excessive oil consumption as well as knocking noises sometimes vehicles stall or their engine seized because of improperly heat treated piston oil rings Consumer Reports gave the 2023 Hyundai Kona a low reliability rating based on the model history the subcompact SUV received low owner satisfaction scores as well number seven 2023 Ford Bronco sport the Ford Bronco sport was launched for the 2021 model year as a smaller sibling to the more rugged Bronco and is aimed more at Millennials and those that want decent capability and a sportier appearance in the first couple of years however the Bronco sport has earned a reputation for having problematic brakes engine issues and body Integrity issues the 2023 Ford Bronco sport has even been recalled by the nhtsa three times issues related to brakes and fuel injector like the Escape it's based on the Bronco sport comes with a three-cylinder turbocharged engine made it to an 8-speed automatic transmission this 181 horsepower SUV produces a healthy dose of mid-range punch but the engine runs out of steam at higher revs CR testers mentioned the transmission shifts smoothly most of the time however testers found themselves at times dabbing harder on the gas pedal just to get a quick downshift to avoid the annoying vibrations the engine makes when it's lugging along at 1500 RPM Consumer Reports has given the Ford Bronco sport a predicted reliability rating of just two out of five number six 2023 Jeep Compass jeep has been slowly trickling out updates for the Aging second generation Compass debuting in 2017 the car has stuck around for the Long Haul built on bones that are now shared with the Alfa Romeo tonelli and upcoming Dodge hornet in 2022 the compass got a comprehensive refresh that significantly improved interior quality and style while updating the exterior to suit but it still had the Wheezy 2.4 liter naturally aspirated engine that was frankly bad for 2023 Jeep replaced it with a 2-liter turbo 4-cylinder and dropped the bulky 9-speed automatic in favor of an 8-speed but drivers have reported lots of engine noise in the cabin with the new turbo engine though data on 2023 Jeep Compass is limited Consumer Reports has given the 2023 Model A predicted reliability rating of just two out of five based on CR test drive and previous year's known issues number five 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA weighing in just below 38 thousand dollars the Mercedes-Benz GLA is the least expensive SUV in Brands lineup but unfortunately the compact crossover has more than its fair share of problems the gla's problems are primarily related to in-car electronics Power Equipment the climate system electrical system and body Hardware 2023 GLA is a carryover model from previous year with minimal changes based on the model history Consumer Reports has given the 2023 GLA a predicted reliability rating of just two out of five and the SUV got the lowest owner satisfaction scores despite its attractive price point and features potential buyers should be aware of the gla's reliability issues before making a purchase decision before we go to the next SUV if you find any value in this video so far please give us a thumbs up number four 2023 Nissan Pathfinder eight passenger SUVs continue to impress busy families with the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder Making Waves in its ownerite the automaker claims it offers a return to rugged but sometimes rugged becomes a bit much when customers encounter problems CR says we expect the 2023 Pathfinder will be much less reliable than the average new car the most common problems relate to issues with in-car electronics Power Equipment body hardware and marginal transmission issues the engine lineup on the 5th generation Pathfinders proved to be quite reliable however because of these other issues the mid-size SUV received a reliability score of one out of five for 2022 and it's predicted to have the same reliability score for 2023 model one Pathfinder complaints Forum reports that the most common electrical system problem owners had is difficulty starting the Pathfinder an owner from Virginia reported sometimes I've had to press the start button multiple times forward Collision warning sensor randomly turns off sensor will say malfunctioning at random times number three 2023 Ford Explorer entering its sixth generation for the 2020 model year the Ford Explorer was fresh attractive and looks better than ever the problem however is that the mid-sized SUV has been plagued with issues and recalls for instance 2022 model was recalled six times and 2023 model year Two Times by nhtsa for various issues one of the most common Ford Explorer problems involves transmission issues the SUV seems to be prone to lurching and jolting which can be unsettling if your vehicle doesn't let you go into gear slips out of gear while you're driving or jumps gears without warning you might have transmission trouble that's exactly what many owners reported for Ford Explorer owners also reported issues of Power Equipment body Hardware steering suspension in-car Electronics noises and leaks so it's no surprise Consumer Reports has given the new Ford Explorer a one out of five reliability rating number two 2023 Kia Sorento Consumer Reports expects the 2023 Sorrento to be much less reliable than the average new car that's based on thousands of owner survey and test data since the early 2010s the Kia Sorento has had problems with reliability though the current generation model has improved in some areas it's no different when it comes to overall reliability CR has given a predicted reliability rating of one out of five for the latest Sorrento due to the issues seen in recent model years which Kia has not attempted to fix the main problems with the Sorrento center around in the engine cooling transmission and drivetrain one 2022 model owner reported while driving the car it failed to accelerate while pressing gas it has happened three times in each case it happened within approximately five minutes of driving twice after idling for 10 to 15 minutes 2022 Sorrento was recalled four times by nhtsa for issues including loss of power while driving and potential oil leak CR has ranked 2023 Kia Sorento at the very bottom among the mid-size SUVs to make things worse for Kia owner satisfaction ratings are low enough to show that there is a big problem that needs to be addressed [Music] number one 2023 Volkswagen's house taking the honors for the most unreliable SUV in the US under forty thousand dollars SUV category is the 2023 Volkswagen Taos the Taos is a brand new SUV model designed to provide a fun ride with a spacious well-appointed cabin however early owners have nothing but complaints to offer CR issued the lowest reliability score for this crossover due to major and minor engine problems issues with the electrical components including safety features transmission failure defective fuel system and drivetrain issues that could leave a person stranded on the side of the road that's all for today please comment down below what the worst car you have ever owned and don't forget to like And subscribe I'll see you soon with another informative video [Music]

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Length: 9min 38sec (578 seconds)

Published: Tue Apr 11 2023