Top 10 Least Reliable 2022 Models According to Consumer Reports

Published on November 25, 2021 in Top 10 by The Car Guide

Do you plan on buying a new car, SUV or pickup sometime in the next year? If you do, you might want to check Consumer Reports’ latest annual auto reliability rankings, which reflect predicted reliability based on comprehensive vehicle testing and owner surveys.

Some of the brands you should be wary of for 2022 include Lincoln (18 points on a scale of 100), Tesla (25), Jeep (26), Genesis (30) and Volkswagen (31). Many others are missing from the rankings, however, either due to insufficient data or because the manufacturer has too few models to be ranked. The list includes Alfa Romeo, Dodge, Fiat, Jaguar, Land Rover, Maserati, Mitsubishi and Polestar.

Now, what about the 2022 models that have the worst predicted reliability according to Consumer Reports? Here’s the list…

10. Subaru Ascent – Consumer Reports’ reliability score: 18

Trouble spots: Transmission, power equipment, brakes, in-car electronics, climate system.

9. Chrysler Pacifica – Consumer Reports’ reliability score: 18

Trouble spots: Transmission, power equipment, drive system, engine.

8. Tesla Model Y – Consumer Reports’ reliability score: 18

Trouble spots: Body hardware, paint & trim, climate system, noises & leaks.

7. Volkswagen Tiguan – Consumer Reports’ reliability score: 17

Trouble spots: Brakes, noises & leaks, drive system, power equipment.

6. Volvo XC90 – Consumer Reports’ reliability score: 17

Trouble spots: Brakes, climate system, body hardware, drive system.

5. Chevrolet Corvette – Consumer Reports’ reliability score: 13

Trouble spots: Engine, transmission, drive system, paint & trim.

4. Chevrolet Silverado – Consumer Reports’ reliability score: 11

Trouble spots: Engine, drive system, transmission, power equipment, in-car electronics.

3. Ford Mustang – Consumer Reports’ reliability score: 9

Trouble spots: Steering/suspension, transmission, power equipment, brakes, drive system, in-car electronics.

2. Ford Explorer – Consumer Reports’ reliability score: 8

Trouble spots: Transmission, power equipment, in-car electronics, drive system, noises & leaks.

1. Mercedes-Benz GLE – Consumer Reports’ reliability score: 5

Trouble spots: Power equipment, climate system, engine, in-car electronics, noises & leaks.