The 10 Worst Car Brands for 2019 According to Consumer Reports
On a yearly basis, U.S. publication Consumer Reports releases a ranking of the automobile brands, from best to worst, according to the following criteria: in-house testing, predicted reliability, satisfaction from owners surveyed as well as the availability of essential and safety features.
Here are the 10 worst automobile brands this year. We can also check out the 10 best automobile brands for 2019 according to Consumer Reports.
10. Chevrolet (score: 61)
Disappointing projected reliability sinks the Chevrolet brand under the industry average, despite positive feedback from surveyed owners. Out of the 17 models tested by Consumer Reports, only four are recommended purchases.
Let’s note here that out of the 33 brands ranked, positions 11 to 23 are occupied by Volkswagen (71, up five positions), Kia (70, down six positions), Honda (70, up four positions), Infiniti (70), MINI (69, up ten positions), Acura (68, up six positions), Mercedes-Benz (67, down two positions), Buick (67, up one position), Tesla (66, down 11 positions) Ford (65), Nissan (64), Chrysler (64, down 11 positions) and Volvo (63, down five positions).
9. Dodge (score: 58)
This division of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has to deal with aging products, and not only is the projected reliability poor, but owners are more or less satisfied with their purchase. In addition, out of the five models tested, Consumer Reports recommends none. At least Dodge climbed two spots compared to the previous ranking.
8. Cadillac (score: 57)
General Motors’ luxury brand drops two positions in this list, stuck with poor projected reliability. Owner satisfaction isn’t good either, and none of the five models tested by Consumer Reports are recommended.
7. GMC (score: 56)
With predicted reliability that clearly needs improvement, the GMC brand is struggling in this ranking, despite gaining a position compared to last year. Owners are generally satisfied with their purchase, but CR’s testers didn’t give high marks to the brand’s vehicles. Out of the seven models evaluated, none are recommended.
6. Alfa Romeo (score: 53)
Although owners are generally happy with their purchase, predicted reliability is poor. In addition, Consumer Reports’ testers weren’t very kind with the brand’s models, as none are recommended. Alfa Romeo did manage to climb three spots in this ranking.
5. Jeep (score: 50)
Climbing four positions in this ranking, Jeep suffers from poor projected reliability, owner satisfaction that’s average at best and low scoring during Consumer Reports testing. None of the five models evaluated received a recommendation
4. Mitsubishi (score: 48)
Consumer Reports predicts adequate reliability at best for the Mitsubishi brand. Owners are generally dissatisfied with their purchase, and the publication’s testers handed their lowest scores to Mitsubishi—especially in the case of the Mirage. Out of the three models tested, none of them are recommended.
3. Land Rover (score: 48)
Land Rover may have climbed a spot in this list compared to last year, it’s still stuck at the bottom of this list for its deficient projected reliability and general owner dissatisfaction. Despite good results obtained during testing, Consumer Reports recommends none of the five models it evaluated.
2. Jaguar (score: 44)
Like Land Rover, this brand faces a tough challenge regarding perceived reliability, its customers aren’t too happy and none of the five models tested are recommended by Consumer Reports. As if that wasn’t enough, Jaguar fell three spots in this list.
1. Fiat (score: 44)
Dead last, Fiat has its work cut out for it. Poor reliability is expected, owners aren’t satisfied with their purchase and the results obtained by Consumer Reports’ testing are average at best. None of the four models evaluated is recommended.