10 Vehicles With a Long List of Recalls
There are many ways to evaluate the quality and reliability of vehicles. Manufacturer recalls are certainly one of them.
Don’t want to spend too much time getting your car fixed at the dealership? We searched Transport Canada’s recall database and compiled a list of 10 current or recent models you should be wary of.
Note: We tried to limit to one vehicle per make in order to paint a larger picture. Also, remember that older vehicles are more likely to be the target of several recalls than those that have been recently redesigned.
Ram 1500 (2019-present)
Number of recalls: 14
Latest recall: The nuts that attach the windshield wiper arms may not have been tightened properly.
Nissan Altima (2013-2018)
Number of recalls: 15
Latest recall: Over time, corrosion could cause the secondary hood latch to stick in the open position after it is used.
Other Nissan models with several recalls: Pathfinder (15), 2013-2019 Sentra (13), Rogue (13)
Volkswagen Golf (2015-present, including e-Golf)
Number of recalls: 16
Latest recall: A build-up of silicate on the shift lever switch could cause the transmission to detect that it is in the Park position when it isn't.
Other Volkswagen models with several recalls: Atlas (10)
Toyota Sienna (2011-present)
Number of recalls: 16
Latest recall: The low-pressure fuel pump could fail, potentially causing the engine to run rough.
Other Toyota models with several recalls: Sequoia (9)
Land Rover Range Rover Sport (2014-present)
Number of recalls: 18
Latest recall: The bolts that attach the electric power steering assist motor to the steering gear may corrode and break.
Other Land Rover models with several recalls: Range Rover (16)
Mitsubishi RVR (2011-present)
Number of recalls: 23
Latest recall: Road salt can corrode the front cross-member (subframe). As a result, a lower control arm could eventually detach from the cross-member.
Other Mitsubishi models with several recalls: Outlander (9)
Jeep Cherokee (2014 à aujourd’hui)
Number of recalls: 29
Latest recall: The rearview camera image may be displayed even after the transmission is shifted out of reverse.
Other Jeep models with several recalls: Compass (11), Renegade (9)
Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2015-present)
Number of recalls: 31
Latest recall: The communications module for the emergency call system (eCall) may be damaged.
Other Mercedes-Benz models with several recalls: E-Class (29), GLC (21), S-Class (16)
Dodge Grand Caravan (2008-present)
Number of recalls: 32
Latest recall: The striker for the seat latches on the second and third row seats may not be properly welded.
Other Dodge models with several recalls: Charger (10)
Ford F-150 (2015-present)
Number of recalls: 32
Latest recall: The transmission shift cable may detach, causing the transmission not to shift gears when the shifter is moved.
Other Ford models with several recalls: Fusion (25), Lincoln MKZ (15), Mustang (15)