If you are in the market for a used vehicle, the last thing you want to end up with is a car that costs more than you planned as a result of repairs or other unexpected maintenance. Check out the list of worst used cars below from Consumer Reports that were reported to have well below average reliability from 1999-2008. While not every car on the list is guarenteed to have problems, you might want to look at the best used cars before purchasing a used vehicle. You don't want your car loan to last longer than your car, so research any used vehicle you are considering so you can get a great deal and a reliable means of transportation that will not cost you more down the road. Before going to your local car dealer, try our Auto Loan Calculator to see how much your payments might be then visit your credit union to get pre-approved for an auto loan!
American Models
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- Buick Rendezvous (AWD)
- Cadillac SRX
- Chevrolet Blazer
- Chevrolet Colorado (4WD)
- Chevrolet S-10 (4WD)
- Chevrolet Uplander
- Chevrolet Venture
- Chrysler Pacifica
- Chrysler Sebring convertible
- Chrysler Town & Country (AWD)
- Dodge Grand Caravan (AWD)
- GMC Canyon (4WD)
- GMC Jimmy
- GMC S-15 Sonoma (4WD) Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Oldsmobile Bravada
- Oldsmobile Silhouette
- Pontiac Aztek
- Pontiac G6 (V6)
- Pontiac Montana, Montana SV6
- Saturn Relay
Foreign Models
- Audi A6 Allroad
- Audi A8
- BMW X5 (V8)
- Kia Sedona
- Land Rover Discovery, LR3
- Mazda RX-8
- Porsche Cayenne
- Volkswagen Cabrio
- Volkswagen Jetta (V6)
- Volkswagen New Beetle (turbo)
- Volkswagen Passat (V6, FWD)
- Volkswagen Touareg
- Volvo XC90 (6-cyl.)
