Sign up for Design News newsletters
Consumer Reports 10 Least Reliable Cars for 2022
Trucks and SUVs dominate this list, especially all-new models.
10 Slides
Already have an account?
Images courtesy of General Motors, Ford, Hyundai, Nissan, and Mercedes-Benz
We've seen the list of Consumer Reports' most reliable cars for 2022, which showcases the cars that owners have reported the fewest problems with over the last two years.
But the cars that behave don't provide us much interest, because very little goes wrong with them. The real interest lies in the vehicles whose owners report the most problems.
That is Consumer Reports' least reliable vehicles list, which provides us plenty of fodder for consideration and concern. Unsurprisingly, mechanically related vehicles populate multiple spots on the "worst" list, much as their less troublesome cousins on the most reliable cars list have some overlap.
"Consumers tell us reliability is one of the most important factors when buying a car,” said Jake Fisher, senior director of auto testing at Consumer Reports. “Our data can help people choose a satisfying car that can go the distance and avoid headaches at the repair shop, which is more important than ever with high prices, low inventory, and more vehicle choices.”
Click through the gallery to see which vehicles did the best, er, the worst.
About the Author
Dan’s coverage of the auto industry over three decades has taken him to the racetracks, automotive engineering centers, vehicle simulators, wind tunnels, and crash-test labs of the world.
A member of the North American Car, Truck, and Utility of the Year jury, Dan also contributes car reviews to Popular Science magazine, serves on the International Engine of the Year jury, and has judged the collegiate Formula SAE competition.
Dan is a winner of the International Motor Press Association's Ken Purdy Award for automotive writing, as well as the National Motorsports Press Association's award for magazine writing and the Washington Automotive Press Association's Golden Quill award.
Dan, testing the 2025 Aston Martin Vanquish. ANDY MORGAN/ASTON MARTIN
He has held a Sports Car Club of America racing license since 1991, is an SCCA National race winner, two-time SCCA Runoffs competitor in Formula F, and an Old Dominion Region Driver of the Year award winner. Co-drove a Ford Focus 1.0-liter EcoBoost to 16 Federation Internationale de l’Automobile-accredited world speed records over distances from just under 1km to over 4,104km at the CERAM test circuit in Mortefontaine, France.
He was also a longtime contributor to the Society of Automotive Engineers' Automotive Engineering International magazine.
He specializes in analyzing technical developments, particularly in the areas of motorsports, efficiency, and safety.
He has been published in The New York Times, NBC News, Motor Trend, Popular Mechanics, The Washington Post, Hagerty, AutoTrader.com, Maxim, RaceCar Engineering, AutoWeek, Virginia Living, and others.
Dan has authored books on the Honda S2000 and Dodge Viper sports cars and contributed automotive content to the consumer finance book, Fight For Your Money.
He is a member and past president of the Washington Automotive Press Association and is a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers.
You May Also Like
Editors' Choice
Jan 28 - Jan 30, 2025
Jan 28 - Jan 30, 2025
The must-attend event for chip, board, and systems design engineers. DesignCon is the premier high-speed communications and system design conference and exposition, offering industry-critical engineering education in the heart of electronics innovation — Silicon Valley.
Register Now