These Are the Vehicles Consumers Like the Most and the Least in 2024

Published on January 16, 2024 in News by The Car Guide

Sales charts tell you a lot of things, like which vehicles are the most popular among consumers, but not the whole story. That’s why U.S. magazine Consumer Reports conducts a yearly survey to find out the models that people like the most and the least. Its latest rankings are out, based on the feedback of some 300,000 owners and lessees of MY2021-2024 vehicles.

The team used criteria like price, performance, reliability, comfort, enjoyment and more, then came up with a satisfaction score based on the percentage of customers who responded "definitely yes" to the question of whether they would buy the same vehicle if they had it to do all over again.

Remember, the most satisfying models aren’t necessarily the best on the market. They may not rate well on other measures such as crashworthiness or long-term reliability.

So, which vehicles made the list this year? You can find them below. While U.S. and Canadian consumers don’t have all the same needs and preferences, we believe a majority would agree on the results.

Top 10 Most Satisfying Vehicles in 2024 According to Consumer Reports

10 – Hyundai IONIQ 6

81% of owners would definitely buy again

9 – Honda Pilot

82% of owners would definitely buy again

8 – Kia Telluride

82% of owners would definitely buy again

7 – Ford Maverick Hybrid

83% of owners would definitely buy again

6 – Rivian R1S

84% of owners would definitely buy again

5 – BMW X5

85% of owners would definitely buy again

4 – Lexus NX 450h+

87% of owners would definitely buy again

3 – Mazda MX-5

88% of owners would definitely buy again

2 – Rivian R1T

88% of owners would definitely buy again

1 – Chevrolet Corvette  

93% of owners would definitely buy again

And now, let’s take a look at the models people like the least:

Top 10 Least Satisfying Vehicles in 2024 According to Consumer Reports

10 – Nissan Altima

48% of owners would definitely buy again

9 – Volkswagen Jetta

47% of owners would definitely buy again

8 – Kia Forte

47% of owners would definitely buy again

7 – Mercedes-Benz C-Class

46% of owners would definitely buy again

6 – Kia Seltos

45% of owners would definitely buy again

5 – Nissan Kicks

44% of owners would definitely buy again

4 – Kia Sorento PHEV

42% of owners would definitely buy again

3 – Nissan Sentra

39% of owners would definitely buy again

2 – Volkswagen Taos

38% of owners would definitely buy again

1 – Infiniti QX50  

25% of owners would definitely buy again