While everyone else is trying to be politically correct, this guy tells the truth! Unapologetically! It's so hard to get anyone to tell the truth about anything today, as a 30-plus year, heavy repair mechanic, I can attest that your research is totally accurate! Thank you for not being afraid to tell the truth ✊
Nearly freaked when he lambasted a car and then showed the RAV4... relieved to see Volvo in its place. I went from 50 years of GM to a Toyota, I like my RAV4 so far
So I’m nervous I grew up in Michigan and was raised as a GM baby all of my cars were GM but my current 2016 encore needs $11,000 in repairs and I’m not willing to invest anymore in it so I ordered a RAV-4 XLE premium. I’m so nervous though. I’m getting cold feet I might chicken out and cancel the Rav-4 and order a Buick envision. It’s hard for me to do this change 😢 I’m 36 and I’ve been driving GM for 20 years. Can you share what made you switch to Toyota? And what is it about your RAV-4 that you like?
@@coracherie Went from a Pontiac Vibe to my RAV-4 XLE-P. The RAV is bigger and heavier and more spacious but gets same mileage on highway. I only have 2500 mi on it so I can't give U much of an assessment just yet. Note that my Vibe had a Toyota drive-train... 112K totally trouble-free miles. Everything that was GM on the Vibe, like paint and aluminum wheels, was sub-standard.
@@coracherieI know how you feel, living or being from Michigan you have stay loyal. But I’m pretty sure people won’t give the eyes on why you’re driving a foreign instead of a domestic! You should go test drive the Toyota and see how it drives and if you really like it. And remember Buick is still a GM, not ever GM is unreliable though!
In 2010, I purchased a 2011 Kia Sorento. It turned out to be one of the lowest cost-of-ownership, and most reliable vehicles I've ever owned. Kias and Huyndis are great if you keep a car for less than ten years or 100k miles. If you plan to keep a vehicle longer, buy a Toyota or Honda.
The odd part about Hyundai/Kia is that their day to day reliability is decent. The electronics and body parts work well but the large parts (engine, transmission, drivetrain) fail in the long term.
quite opposite IMHO, Hyundai/KIA used to make much more reliable cars than today. aftre 2015 , 2016ish. their reliability crashed down, pretty much worse than GM or any german brands. i mean its rock bottom. now they change tactics to payout youtube influencers.
The last time, I brought American car was 1984, and experience a high rate of failure due to quality problem and the factory assistance in repair was very poor! In the US we don't have mechanic force that capable to diagnose and repair these US made car in timely matters and the costs of repair is much higher than the car current value! I had brought a used Toyota Corolla, Trecel and Celica during the past 35 years and never experience any high cost of repair and I used a trust mechanic only!
The only downside about watching channels like this is that after a few episodes you start to feel like every single car is going to sneak into your house at night and murder your family. Obviously that's an exaggerated take, but when you start saying stuff like "Is Lexus really worth the money!?!?!?!" Or "Is Kia more reliable Honda!?!?!?" All while, selling the exact same cars you're clickbaiting. Anyone can go to car complaints and read the worst of each model, but what this guy won't tell you, is that the trim matters, the year matters, the miles matter. The generalization of any brand can leave viewers feeling like you're in a movie with every single car manufacturer and car and you're not the main character, the cars are. All the plot armor goes to them, and you get nada
Definitely true. Some models are notorious and have known issues that are good to avoid (I nearly bought a 1.5 T Honda CR-V well known for oil dilution issues and glad there was plenty of info out there to avoid on) but for the most part, try to buy with warranty and service regularly, ideally well before the recommended intervals
Friend had a 2020 Sorento, with less than 30k miles the engine caught fire on the highway and the whole SUV burned down. KIA wouldnt cover the car because he didnt get his oil changes at the dealership.
I just spent over $4K on my 2008 Toyota 4runner with 237,000km to replace the steering rack, intermediate shaft, CV boots & tie rods, 4runners aren't as great as they make them out to be!
Yeah I had a 2014 Lexus is350. With about 60k on it, there was a rattling noise from the roof. Apparently, the sunroof cables became loose due to the glue not holding the tracks. I was quoted 5500 from Lexus to repair. I agree with ya.
Can't believe you denigrated a 4-Runner for needing repairs to parts that are related to suspension & steering with over 234,000 km on the clock !!! You are loopy !!! Things wear out.
In 2006 we bought our daughter a Corolla and it now has over 200K on it and is just as boring as it was when new. 1 brake job and a heat shield came loose but that's about it. Stone reliable and boring. Can't ask for cheaper driving than that. I've had seven Toyotas, pickups, cars, SUVs and have not had one problem with any of them. Not even a blown light bulb.
💯 Been driving Toyotas since ‘95; Camry, Corolla, RAV4. Better reliable and boring than stranded on an interstate with a junk heap that quit/went up in flames.
Ive been pretty happy with my 2018 atlas. One thing to keep in mind is that it came with a 75k mile warranty, bumper to bumper. It had some recalls, but nothing out of the ordinary for a first year model.
This is top of all the analyses I had ever watched and listened to. It was unbiased, very well detailed and GODLY AFFIRMATIVE. I am really thrilled. Lest I forget, it was the truth calling them junks. They were built by junked entities which cared less about their clientelle.
Words to live by! I had my share of Mercedes, Land Rover, Volvo and... Corvette. Now I own 2020 4Runner (My second one which replaced an older model) and my wife is with her second Lexus NX. Wouldn't go with any other brand... One little note, please fix the audio.. :)
@@booblam6919 I used to own two of MBZ cars, a 1984 300CD and 1992 SL500. No doubt MBZ knows (Or knew) how to build a long lasting engines, but everything else is crap, especially the transmission. When I own my SL500, first, the catalytic converter failed, then the instrument cluster went bust and every time, it was a "bank account emptying event"... My 84 300CD went through two transmission rebuilds. Even though I am Lewis Hamilton fan, I would never buy another Merc product again.
I own a 2020 Ford Explorer with 400h.p. That has never been in the shop for any reason. It is the Platinum ST and can pull 5600lbs. This suv has definitely been the best automobile purchase ever. I love the AWD system and Bang & Olefsen audio system, adaptive cruise control, automatic rain and headlight systems. All SUVs look the same but with the two turbochargers it is very fast. For people who are looking for a good SUV, I see no problem’s recommending the Explorer.
Camry, Tacoma, Prius V, tundra, sienna and rav4 prime. The vehicles our family has owned and still owns. Sadly, most of the vehicles run in excessive of 200,000 miles before we sell them and still retain a good portion of value. We still own a 2000 Toyota tundra that is only 24 years old and still has another 10-20 years to use! Toyota are simply dependable.
Had 2 Kais ate batteries. Batteries only last 2 years. Even top of the line lasts 2 1/2. Now the door locks gave out. Don't think I ever buy another one.
Yikes! My heart skipped a beat when he pointed to the Toyota hybrid-gulp-I’m about to buy one. But was all in good humor to make sure we were paying attention. Hahah! Good one 😅😂
I was definitely not expecting VW to be #1 on the list... But now I genuinely wonder, are all vehicles except Toyota and Lexus "unreliable"? Or have they always been this way and Toyota just built them better and set a new standard? Because, for the love of bricks, every video that I watch about cars literally EVERY BRAND is unreliable except Toyota. Meanwhile, my VW has had minimal to no problems in it's of 11 years and it's still going strong. I'm genuinely confused.
It's true about Toyota. Pretty much every Toyota model keeps on driving for many years, or for hundereds of thousands miles. If you check top 10 list of most reliable car brands, Toyota are allmost allways at the #1 or #2 spot, usually accompanied by Lexus (a Toyota owned brand) and Porche as the top 3 brands.
A quick look at Matt's OFF ROAD Recovery will show you how many Broncos have had to be rescued due to broken tie rods, and other front end parts failing on brand new vehicles.
As usual I could listen to you reviewing cars all day long, no one does it like you or in such easy to understand method, looking forward to your latest All the best from Kuwait Ayman
Thanks for producing these entertaining, but more importantly, informative videos. You talk mega-facts; never short on pumping out lots of details. Keep these videos coming!
@@kimmyd941 exactly ..... I saw videos talking about the new google software which has been updated multiple times and works great from what I've seen. some like it some don't but the quality and durability of the vehicle has been superb. I disagree with this description he made totally.
A good comprehensive overview of the SUV "Sh*t List". A diversified representation of vehicles people still purchase. No surprise, people buy on emotion, not practicality. Jeep, talk about a fall from grace. You can almost excuse the foreign junk, - it's expected. But sadly, a once 'home grown' icon has fallen into corporate monopoly and quality is in the toilet.
An absolute RU-vid gem. Most useful information in the shortest amount of time. Thank you!! The Tesla: Many of street "kings" have left me at the light somewhat impressed. The Tesla almost sucked me out of my own car, leaving the light like a 10-second 1/4 mile drag car. Since first driving in 1974, nothing on the street even remotely that quick. A literal land rocket. Very well done!
I have been watching your videos and comments about cars almost a year. Your way of expressing is different than others. It is a great job. This video is also really interesting and helpful to choose a reliable SUV. Good luck to you for many many videos like this. By the way your jacket looks really cool😅. What is the brand?
Got a 2009 Range Rover with 181K miles, no lights on dash. Love the truck, bought it 5K cash at 80K miles and we’re still going. I wouldn’t buy one new, I think the older models are more durable. Looking to get into a Lexus GX460.
Car purchases are always an interesting thing. With many it feels like a "Your Mileage may Vary" type of thing (pun intended). I've had a variety of different brands and the two that were the biggest let downs on reliablilty were a Toyota Celica and a Mazda RX-8 (I know...lol). Admittedly I was not the first owner on the Celica so I don't know how the previous owner took care of it but I hadn't had it more than a few months before I was told the engine needed to be replaced. The RX-8 had the last iteration of the rotary and it wasn't well funded in it's development to begin with (had a 2nd gen RX-7 that did much better). Strangely my sister has an issue with her Lexus ES that her mechanic can't seem to figure out. My BMW 135i has done a few significant road trips and I really didn't have any major problems with that car. My F10 M5 had the HPFP issue a couple of times over my first couple of years of ownership but it did seem to lean more towards reliable considering what it was. Currently we have an Atlas and it seems to be doing pretty well over the last couple of years that we've had it. My in-laws have one and swore by it. I also did some research and some people recommended going with the VR6 engine over the 4 for reliability reasons. We went that direction and we haven't been dissapointed. It made a cross country drive trouble free and that includes dessert climate. I guess the answer is that it doesn't matter what vehicle you get it is best to do some research down to engine and transmission options (I personally don't want to touch a CVT with 10 foot pole or a Range Rover no matter how cool they look).
You are totally right and they will continue to be popular because of the versatility, style, design and more, it’s just unfortunate they are not the best built vehicles. Resale on used is absolutely incredible too.
@@ECPP like you said, they might be a great lease option. Own it a few years problem free then trade it in so it becomes easy some body else's problem lol
@@ECPPI've learned one thing when working on automobile's professionally over the years, is that when they are full of electronics, and are over engineered they never last, keeping it simple, is the best policy
I have the 2022 Bronco (2 door) and have had only one issue -- and its a HUGE issue. When I was out of town for a week, a rodent moved under my hood and ate away at the wiring harness of BOTH my 2022 Mustang Mach 1 and Bronco. A total of almost $10,000 to replace both wiring harnesses. Insurance paid; however, I was still out the $2,000 combined deductible and had both cars out of service for 10-14 days each. I was advised that Ford coats their wiring harnesses with either soy oil or peanut oil to soften the coating to make it more flexible. Of course, that's an invitation to any rodent to hop on and have a snack. Funny, my 2006 BMW M5 and 2023 Toyota Tacoma were untouched by the critter. Until Ford begins to care about their customers, I'll be buying no more Ford products. My 2019 Supercharged Range Rover HSE has been flawless for 37,000 miles. When the warranty expires, we'll see what happens. Thanks for your reviews. I love the content.
Out of curiosity what is opinion of Ford Edge? Drove one as a rental for a week and found it very comfortable and very nice driving experience. Nothing rattled and seemed very solid. No turbo lag whatsoever, had 2.0L ecoboost. Very quiet, great brakes and handling was fairly sharp. Built in Oshawa Ontario.
My mom drives an Edge with the 2.0 EB. At 42k miles the check engine light came on for a misfire on the #3 cylinder. I told her check engine was rarely a big deal, and to take it to Ford since it was under warranty. The wall of the #3 cylinder was too porous and was allowing coolant into the cylinder. It required a replacement long block to the tune of $7200.
@@ericpigg2689 You said it was under warranty. Was that the price it would have been if it wasn't covered. Cause that should have DEFINITELY have been covered.
This is why I'll keep my 1997 Chevy Suburban with original 198, 340 miles. Repairs are cheaper than these all new all electronic vehicles and is built tough.
I can’t speak to the other cars but I can speak to the Encore. First of all the Encore GX (nor CX) is a totally different car from the Encore. If you’re talking about the Encore, yes it did have many issues from 2013 thru 2018 but quality definitely improved with the 2019 model according to Consumer reports and other sites. I have a 21 with 30k miles and have had 0 problems since new. I also know 3 other people with 2018’s and newer models. No problems with them either. I’m very pleased by the car and on the highway at 70 miles per hour I get over 36 mpg. Average mpg since new 32. Both of those calculations are computed by fillups and not the mpg gauge which tends to read about 2 mpg high.
Nailed the Jeep. We've a 2015 JKU, and it's been the most unreliable (but fun) car we've ever owned. It's a pain/pleasure car. You'll put up with more because it's so unique and fun to own. I think the Mini is another example of a pain/pleasure car.
Power windows have no place on a Jeep Wrangler. I had them on a Chevy Cavalier. When they died, the garage replaced the unit with a stronger one that was more like the ones Subaru had in my well-built Forester. I made sure to get manual windows when I got my 2012 Wrangler. I’ve had repairs over the years and minor issues. I don’t take the roof off, so just adding some window insulation took care of the leak issue. It’s gotten me through bad winters here in Northeastern PA, and I can get away with minimal shoveling to clear my spot “just enough” to get in and out without leaving an inviting, perfectly clean box for ordinary 4-wheelers to steal while I’m away. 😎
Thank you for the great video! I was looking at the Encore GX and I am glad that you pointed out that is a lemon! Same I guess would go for the Trail Blazer and probably the new Envista & Trax. I am curious as to your opinion of the Chevy Equinox. There is no reason for any vehicle to be as unreliable and poorly manufactured as the SUVs you have highlighted. BTW- I did have doubts that those 3-cylinder engines would hold up over the long haul
Thank you to all you car people online. I almost fell for the Jeep trend again…and thanks to yall…I didn’t. I will be buying a 4 runner when I got the cash. Btw I had ajeep in 98 BUT I got so sick of it…I traded it in a year so I didn’t get to see the hunk a junk it truly was. Honda , Toyota and honorable mention…05 Tahoe. Those vehicles are where it’s at.
I was about to trade in my 2015 Nissan Altima because it has 147,000 miles, on a Kia Sportage, but now I not so sure after watching this video. The Altima has, by far been the best car I’ve EVER owned, so maybe I’ll just keep on driving it for a while . It does depend also on the owner, we have regularly changed the oil, flushed the transmission, rotated the tires, etc….
Just bought a 2021 Jeep Compass hope I don’t run into those troubles been living paycheck to paycheck not much left after I pay bills buy food for kids
Word of warning, Wife's 2019 Toyota CHR, bought new in 2020.... At 67K miles started making a very slight noise, had it diagnosed by Toyota, Transmission needed to be replaced, they quoted $10,500 plus tax to replace. Just went and dumped it through Carmax quick.... Buying a Mazda CX30 with Regular Auto Transmission. Run away from CVT Transmissions, the ALL fail and cost a fortune to fix.
My brother had a VW and his r repairs was twice as much as it would be on a domestic. We have a bronco sport which is the knock off of the renegade and we haven't had any problems with it so far at 30k miles 2 years old been all over Iowa and Nebraska. Our 21 bronco sport was the first model year and that thing had some problems. When we upgraded to the 22 they fixed a lot of the problems.
Yeah, Thanx For Showing These SUVs. Especially The Range Rover, The Most Notoriously Worse SUV Of Them All. My Sister Bought A 2020 Velar & It Had 9 Major Issues. She Paid $95,000 For That Crap. The Car Was Gorgeous But, With All The Issues, No ! She Got Her Money Back. I Suggested That She Buy An Audi Q5, Absolutely No Problems So Far, So Good. P.S. That Dealership In North Hollywood Ca . Had Many Other Range Rovers With Tons Of Problems Also. 😂
Funny you mentioned the CR-V being reliable when they have a class action lawsuit going for their 1.5L turbo engines found in a large range of their cars including some CR-V's for oil dilution issues. I almost pulled the trigger on one but the engine seems like a real landmine ready to go at any moment. The 2.0 non-turbo seems good but the 1.5 has had many reported failures
@@MrSupernova111 If you want a reliable turbocharged car that you can floor it all you and will not break, I highly recommend a car with a port injected turbocharged engine from a Swedish or Japanese automaker. The EJ family is an exception though because the EJ20 and EJ25 are quite frail and known to chew through head gaskets.
2.4 l is the other engine..the turbo is used to increase mpg due to over regulations. the cvt hs done better than other ones. they go for 300 thousand miles unlike most cars. oil dulition is from thr gdi engines ..more green failures..
When it comes to turbo engines, the older port fuel injected turbo engines will run laps around most modern direct injected turbo engine in terms of reliability. The 5 and 6 cylinder turbo Volvos are pretty much bulletproof.
Have two toyotas. Recentlys sold '03 Tundra TRD with 190K. Also, running a 2016 Audi A5 Coupe with turbo and 140K. Not a short distance car. Turbos like to warm up. No issues except two front wheel bearings. Change the oil more frequently and partial tranny fluid. Rides like the day I bought it. Mtn bike fits in trunk...great awd system. Loves ice with ice and snow tires. Run high performance all seasons for shoulder seasons. Don't buy new (experimental models...lol)...that goes for motorcycles, too.
If you notice the Buick enclave like some other GM products have a roof rack not designed right. Short of running straps through the interior of the car by closing doors on the straps. Reason is they make solid roof racks with no space under the rack itself. To me they are just for show and should never been made at all if they aren’t going to make them right.
2020 kia rectified the dreaded 2 liter oil consumption/piston ring issues. We have a small fleet of the Konas and Toyotas. Problem free vehicle's, and maintained well.
My son has a 2021 VW ATLAS besides the wind noise that they fixed on the Driver side but now we hear it on the passenger side, phantom braking when very windy Especially on the FDR, it’s no problem. LandRover 😵💫😵💫😵💫(2008) 2019 Acura MdX no problem 😉
I am glad that GM doesn't put the word "BUICK" on these vehicles! The final year for the GREAT Buicks was the 1976 model year. It has been straight downhill ever since! I only drive TOYOTA now!
Love my Atlas, probably the nicest car I've driven. I feel like the idea that the routine maintenance for these cars is expensive is often blown way out of proportion. Out of the 5 VW's my family members have had within the past decade, they were all pretty pretty straightforward to deal with, and not that expensive to have serviced.
first its a question of the models and the mileage. German VW designs them to not last forever. The higher end Audi's do see more issues than the basic Tiguan and Jetta. The small engines actually do better in long term.
