Smokey
10-13-2012, 08:13 PM
By Matthew de Paula of MSN Autos
2009 - 2011 Audi Q5: Consumer Reports data, which come from customer surveys, show that owners have had problems with the engine cooling system, power equipment, audio system and squeaks and rattles, among other things.
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2007 - 2010 BMW 330i / 335i : 330i and 335i models, which are in the sweet spot of the 3-Series range, have proved so unreliable. Serious problem areas include the fuel system, major and minor engine components, body hardware and audio system.
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Chrysler Town & Country / Dodge Grand Caravan : Dodge has sold millions of them, despite their tendency to break down. It doesn't matter what model year, their reliability is terrible across the board, according to Consumer Reports. And it's not just minor things; the transmission, engine components, suspension, brakes and electrical and fuel systems are all problematic.
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2009 - 2010 Jaguar XF: The sexy, luxurious and sporty XF is a huge improvement over the S-Type it replaced in 2009. If only it were reliable. Its transmission, drive system and electrical system are among the major components prone to failure.
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Jeep Grand Cherokee: The Jeep Grand Cherokee is rugged and can go practically anywhere. At odds with this seemingly indestructible nature is a track record for failure. Both the V6 and V8 models are unreliable, though recent V6 versions have fared somewhat better. Problem spots include the cooling system, climate control system, drive components, brakes, power equipment, body hardware and minor engine parts.
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2002, 2006, 2007, 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class: It seems incongruous that a high-priced luxury car could be unreliable. The 2006 and 2007 models are particularly bad, according to Consumer Reports. They suffer from major engine problems, faulty electrical systems, broken body hardware, transmission woes and a host of other issues.
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MINI Cooper S & Cooper Clubman S:The S engines — turbocharged or supercharged, depending on the year — are seriously problematic. In addition, transmissions, fuel systems and body parts that squeak, rattle and break will also upset owners.
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2009 - 2010 Nissan 370Z :A 2009 redesign of this sporty 2-seater has unfortunately brought a host of problems that didn't exist before, particularly related to the engine and transmission. The drive system, suspension and brakes are also failure-prone.
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Volkswagen New Beetle: This cute cult car is a letdown when it comes to reliability. Consumer Reports lacks data for models from 2008 through 2011, but 2007 and older models are riddled with issues. Both hatchback and convertible versions of the New Beetle have so many problems that it's easier to list the areas that are sound: the suspension, brakes, exhaust and climate control system.
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2006 Porsche 911: The 2006 Porsche 911 appears to be an anomaly, with problematic electrical and engine cooling systems. It's hard to say for sure whether the 2006 model is alone in its deficiencies.
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10 Used Cars to Avoid - MSN Autos (http://editorial.autos.msn.com/10-used-cars-to-avoid#1)
2009 - 2011 Audi Q5: Consumer Reports data, which come from customer surveys, show that owners have had problems with the engine cooling system, power equipment, audio system and squeaks and rattles, among other things.
http://fp.images.autos.msn.com/Media/580x348/d2/d23c6ebd675141808d936a883e37bdec.jpg
2007 - 2010 BMW 330i / 335i : 330i and 335i models, which are in the sweet spot of the 3-Series range, have proved so unreliable. Serious problem areas include the fuel system, major and minor engine components, body hardware and audio system.
http://fp.images.autos.msn.com/Media/580x348/ad/ad4295634bbf4e93bac4452b20909ba9.jpg
Chrysler Town & Country / Dodge Grand Caravan : Dodge has sold millions of them, despite their tendency to break down. It doesn't matter what model year, their reliability is terrible across the board, according to Consumer Reports. And it's not just minor things; the transmission, engine components, suspension, brakes and electrical and fuel systems are all problematic.
http://fp.images.autos.msn.com/Media/580x348/2f/2f4fda3a1e6b4ff78ead9cc04b59c864.jpg
2009 - 2010 Jaguar XF: The sexy, luxurious and sporty XF is a huge improvement over the S-Type it replaced in 2009. If only it were reliable. Its transmission, drive system and electrical system are among the major components prone to failure.
http://fp.images.autos.msn.com/Media/580x348/03/03c0de89e9df419681f05ba26ec84b51.jpg
Jeep Grand Cherokee: The Jeep Grand Cherokee is rugged and can go practically anywhere. At odds with this seemingly indestructible nature is a track record for failure. Both the V6 and V8 models are unreliable, though recent V6 versions have fared somewhat better. Problem spots include the cooling system, climate control system, drive components, brakes, power equipment, body hardware and minor engine parts.
http://fp.images.autos.msn.com/Media/580x348/5d/5d860a5b804f4a6aab27eea763b25042.jpg
2002, 2006, 2007, 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class: It seems incongruous that a high-priced luxury car could be unreliable. The 2006 and 2007 models are particularly bad, according to Consumer Reports. They suffer from major engine problems, faulty electrical systems, broken body hardware, transmission woes and a host of other issues.
http://fp.images.autos.msn.com/Media/580x348/9c/9ccfdb69d8c94ae081fd47a34e87cfe3.jpg
MINI Cooper S & Cooper Clubman S:The S engines — turbocharged or supercharged, depending on the year — are seriously problematic. In addition, transmissions, fuel systems and body parts that squeak, rattle and break will also upset owners.
http://fp.images.autos.msn.com/Media/580x348/0e/0e3f892b362d4164b8acda3ddde74f87.jpg
2009 - 2010 Nissan 370Z :A 2009 redesign of this sporty 2-seater has unfortunately brought a host of problems that didn't exist before, particularly related to the engine and transmission. The drive system, suspension and brakes are also failure-prone.
http://fp.images.autos.msn.com/Media/580x348/2e/2eff0b39c54c4efd94994e3b5cacdd32.jpg
Volkswagen New Beetle: This cute cult car is a letdown when it comes to reliability. Consumer Reports lacks data for models from 2008 through 2011, but 2007 and older models are riddled with issues. Both hatchback and convertible versions of the New Beetle have so many problems that it's easier to list the areas that are sound: the suspension, brakes, exhaust and climate control system.
http://fp.images.autos.msn.com/Media/580x348/ad/ad91d3e62dee4d169f29a3b34d5803d6.jpg
2006 Porsche 911: The 2006 Porsche 911 appears to be an anomaly, with problematic electrical and engine cooling systems. It's hard to say for sure whether the 2006 model is alone in its deficiencies.
http://fp.images.autos.msn.com/Media/580x348/3B/3B3BA39C1A86429C94913380FF898EFB.jpg
10 Used Cars to Avoid - MSN Autos (http://editorial.autos.msn.com/10-used-cars-to-avoid#1)