Top 10 Used Vehicles With Serious Paint Issues

While automakers have made great improvements in paint quality over the past 20 years, some models—both new and used—have more problems than others in that department, hence the importance of doing your homework when shopping for a vehicle.

Consumer Reports is once again an excellent source of information. Using its massive database and feedback from owners, the website has identified 10 models from the past decade that have had more paint problems than you might expect. While not the type of thing that will leave you stranded on the side of the road, paint issues can be quite frustrating, especially when they occur outside of the warranty period.

One Tesla is included, but probably not the one you’re thinking about. Curiously, Toyota is nowhere to be found on this list. Go over the next few pages to see the vehicles ranked by their paint-related problem rate.

10. Cadillac SRX
Model years affected: 2012

9. Chevrolet Avalanche
Model years affected: 2013

8. Honda Civic
Model years affected: 2011-2012

7. Chrysler Pacifica
Model years affected: 2017

6. Hyundai Genesis
Model years affected: 2012-2013

5. Honda Ridgeline
Model years affected: 2011

4. Tesla Model Y
Model years affected: 2020

3. Chevrolet Tahoe/GMC Yukon
Model years affected: 2014

2. Ford Mustang
Model years affected: 2011, 2015

1. Ford Expedition
Model years affected: 2011-2013, 2016