What Are the Worst Used Cars to Buy?

It was not that long ago that buying a used cartransmission has been found to have problems. In
meant taking your chances. People would run the riskfact, many drivers have found that the automatic
of purchasing a car with faulty equipment such as atransmission is difficult to put into reverse at times.
poor engine, alternator, and transmission. Fortunately,The cost for repairing it makes it an unwise choice
there are now many websites and consumer reportsfor someone who can only afford a used vehicle.
that inform people of the best and worst used carsMazda RX-8: Used car buyers have also reported
to buy.engine problems with Mazda RX-8.
In order to help avoid, buying a 'lemon,' the followingKia Sedona: Used car buyers have also reported
is a list of the worst used cars to buy:engine problems with the Kia Sedona. Some
GMC Canyon 2004 to 2006 models: Used car dealersconsumers have also reportedly experienced rusting
have been warned to keep away from the 2004 toof the tailgate of the Sedona.
2006 models of the GMC Canyon primarily becauseCars that made the worst used cars list, among 1999
of issues with the brake lights. Some reports indicateto 2008 models, listed in alphabetical order:
that they fail to come on when the brake is appliedA - L
or they come on and do not go off even when theAudi A6 Allroad, Audi A8, BMW X5 (V8), Buick
brake is no longer engaged.Rendezvous (AWD), Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Blazer,
Chrysler Sebring: Problems noted include: poorChevrolet Colorado (4WD), Chevrolet S-10 (4WD),
reliability, poor cabin quality, poor performance, andChevrolet Uplander, Chevrolet Venture, Chrysler
problems with the engine, air conditioning and heatingPacifica, Chrysler Sebring convertible, Chrysler Town
systems.& Country (AWD), Dodge Grand Caravan
Ford Explorer: Problems noted included: coolant and oil(AWD), GMC Canyon (4WD), GMC Jimmy, GMC S-15
leaks, clanking timing belts, and ticking valves in theSonoma (4WD) Jeep Grand Cherokee, Kia Sedona,
4.6-liter engines.and the Land Rover Discovery LR3
Volkswagen Passat: The Volkswagen Passat has hadM - Z
a number of issues linked to its used models. TheseMazda RX-8, Oldsmobile Bravada, Oldsmobile
include steering problems, engine and engine coolingSilhouette, Pontiac Aztek, Pontiac G6 (V6), Pontiac
issues and problems with the fuel system.Montana, Montana SV6, Porsche Cayenne, Saturn
Dodge Intrepid: Problems noted included: engineRelay, Volkswagen Cabrio, Volkswagen Jetta (V6),
troubles with the 2000 model, faulty airbags andVolkswagen New Beetle (turbo), Volkswagen Passat
seatbelts, and electrical problems.(V6, FWD), Volkswagen Touareg, and the Volvo
Pontiac Aztek: The Pontiac Aztek is widelyXC90 (6-cyl.)
acknowledged to be a mistake by GM, and withToday, used cars are less risk because there is more
good reason. Problems with this vehicle include theinformation out here about used cars. Consumer
brake system, issues with the heater and coolingReports magazine is a popular magazine for getting
systems, engine problems and electrical trouble. Someinformation about used cars. They compile their
car pundits loathe this car because its engine is weak.report based on driver experiences. There is
Some drivers also found it rather ungainly to handle.thousands of information on the internet about used
BMWs (With automatic transition): These cars arecars. As well, the federal government's vehicle defect
known for their excellent engineering, but notnotices and J.D. Power and Associates' reliability data
everyone is enthused about the automatic transitionmakes it easy to trace general mechanical issues with
BMWs. A car buyer looking at a used BMW howeverused cars.
should be aware of certain flaws. The automatic