Consumer Reports Reveals 2024 Reliability Hall of Shame
New cars are more reliable and built from better quality materials compared to their predecessors. However, not all new cars are created equal in terms of reliability. Consumer Reports has released its list of the 10 vehicles in its 2024 reliability hall of shame.
Methodology and Results
Consumer Reports gathered data from over 330,000 vehicle owners to determine the most and least reliable cars. They examined twenty potential trouble areas, ranging from minor issues like squeaky brakes to major problems like engine failures and EV charging difficulties.
Stellantis, the parent company of various automotive brands, has a significant presence on the list. Four of the ten spots are occupied by Stellantis products, with three of them belonging to Jeep. While the Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee secured the tenth and ninth positions respectively, the Grand Cherokee L ranked sixth.
Top 10 Least Reliable Cars in 2024
Notably, Honda, Toyota, and Lexus vehicles are absent from the list of least reliable cars. The only Japanese brand featured is Nissan, with its Frontier pickup truck ranking seventh. The Ford F-150 Hybrid and Rivian R1T, the only electric vehicle on the list, secured the third and fifth positions respectively.
Surprisingly, three spots on the list are occupied by brands known for their dependability. Volvo’s XC60 narrowly missed the podium with a fourth-place ranking. Volkswagen, despite its famous reliability-focused ad campaign in the 1980s, has two cars on the list. The Jetta ranked ninth, while the Taos claimed the second spot.
The final spot on the list goes to the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, which Consumer Reports readers consider the least reliable car in America.
Conclusion
Consumer Reports’ 2024 reliability hall of shame highlights the importance of thorough research and consideration when purchasing a new car. While new cars generally offer improved reliability and quality, there are still significant variations among different models and brands.