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Despite solid crash test ratings from both the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the 2015 Ford Escape simply has too many unaddressed...

There’s plenty to like about the 2015 Ford Fusion, but with twelve recalls, 698 complaints, and four investigations on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration after just six...

The 2015 Jeep Wrangler lasts around 250,000 miles with some oil leaks and transmission issues. At $18,325 to $26,050, it’s expensive, but worth it for the most capable SUV on the trails....

The 2015 Chrysler 200 only lasts around 120,000 miles with serious transmission and engine problems. At $11,875 to $14,400, it’s cheap, but not worth the money when it will take thousands to keep one...

The 2015 Subaru Outback only lasts around 150,000 miles with widespread engine and electrical issues. At $14,975 to $18,725, it’s cheaper than average, but still not worth it when you’ll spend a lot...

2015 was another banner year for full-size trucks like the F-150, Silverado, and Ram Pickup, with Toyota rounding out the top five and Honda dominating the bottom half of the top ten with the Accord,...

The 2015 Nissan Versa only lasts around 150,000 miles with serious transmission and brake system issues. At $7,785 to $8,400, it’s cheap, but not worth the money when a sudden transmission failure can...

The 2015 Toyota Sienna lasts over 300,000 miles with only minor brake rotor and cruise control issues. At $16,850 to $22,625, it’s more expensive than some other minivans, but worth it for the most...

The 2015 Honda Pilot lasts around 250,000 miles with only some minor engine sensor and door lock issues. At $16,400 to $20,650, it’s a good value for a dependable midsize SUV with enough room to fit a...

The 2015 Volkswagen Jetta lasts around 250,000 miles with some minor engine sensor and clutch issues. At $10,800 to $15,650, it’s a great value for an entry-level German car with a high-quality...

The 2015 Honda Odyssey lasts around 250,000 miles with only some minor software and sliding door issues. At $14,900 to $20,125, it’s a great value for a long-lasting minivan with more technology...

The 2015 Ford Edge lasts around 200,000 miles with some serious electrical and engine issues reported. At $12,250 to $17,325, it’s cheaper than average, but repair costs get very expensive as it ages....

The 2015 Ford Mustang lasts around 250,000 miles with only some minor paint and stalling issues reported. At $14,975 to $27,375, it’s a great value for a fun coupe which holds up well over time....

The 2015 Chevrolet Traverse lasts around 250,000 miles with only some air conditioning and power steering issues. At $13,100 to $17,975, it’s a good value for a large SUV that’s built to carry a...

The 2015 Toyota Camry has its share of issues, but these occur at an incredibly low rate of frequency. The car’s sole recall was for loose power steering, while leading complaints like bad brake...

The 2015 Toyota Tundra lasts around 350,000 miles with only minor door lock and steering issues. At $18,400 to $32,750, it’s more expensive than other full size trucks, but it’s worth the money for...

The 2015 Jeep Patriot lasts around 200,000 miles with some average engine sensor and computer issues. At $10,175 to $13,300, it’s cheaper than other compact SUVs, but it’s also missing the latest...

The 2015 Toyota RAV4‘s issues, like fire hazards and steering wheel lockup, sound scary, until you consider that there are barely over 200 complaints on file with the National Highway Traffic...

The 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe lasts around 250,000 miles with only minor steering noise and engine sensor issues. At $12,800 to $16,225, it’s a great value for an upscale midsize SUV....

The 2015 Toyota Prius lasts around 300,000 miles with only minor A/C system and headlight issues. At $17,350 to $18,850, it’s slightly more expensive than other hybrid cars, but worth the cost for the...

The 2015 Ford Transit lasts around 250,000 miles with only some minor driveshaft and A/C system issues. At $17,675 to $20,925, it’s expensive, but worth the money for someone looking for a large van...

The 2015 Chevrolet Impala lasts around 250,000 miles with only some minor transmission and dash gauge issues. At $11,050 to $16,775, it’s cheaper than other full size sedans making it a great value...

The 2015 Kia Sorento only lasts around 150,000 miles with serious engine failures and steering system issues. At $12,675 to $16,650, it’s cheaper than other SUVs, but not worth the money since they’re...

The 2015 GMC Terrain lasts around 200,000 miles with some serious engine and transmission problems. At $11,975 to $15,925, it’s cheaper than some other SUVs, but not worth the money since it will take...

The 2015 Mazda CX-5 lasts around 250,000 miles with only some minor windshield and stereo system issues. At $12,625 to $16,000, it’s cheaper than many other compact SUVs while offering a more upscale...

The 2015 Mazda3 lasts around 250,000 miles with only some minor stereo system and battery issues. At $11,750 to $15,925, it’s similar in price to other small cars while offering a more luxurious...

The 2015 Jeep Patriot is a fun, rugged, outdoorsy adventure vehicle, and a poor choice for a family SUV, owing to big repair bills, poor crash test ratings, and an underwhelming assortment of safety...

The 2015 Toyota RAV4 is an SUV with a well-deserved reputation for quality. However, this model year has a few problems, mostly with the transmission. Owner complaints cover torque converter issues,...

The 2015 GMC Terrain has a good reliability record as a compact crossover SUV in its seven years on the market. Still, it hasn’t been without some problems. The most common failures include...

The 2015 GMC Acadia is a fairly reliable, safe SUV, with annual repair costs at around $734, which is fair. The sport utility vehicle, however, is not without its share of transmission issues. But...

The 2015 Buick Encore is a decent compact SUV sporting a peppy turbocharged engine. However, the model suffers from severe brake problems, in addition to having troublesome in-car electronics and a...

The 2015 Kia Sorento is a dependable three-row SUV offering a lot of value on the used car market. However, the vehicle is prone to some high-end problems such as fuel leaks, a hesitating...

Nissan’s Altima is a good, spacious sedan that has earned high marks for safety. But with 10 recalls covering problems like doors opening while driving, airbag failure, fuel leaks, and a...

The 2015 Chevrolet Equinox is one of the few compact SUVs on the market that offers a V6 engine with 301 horsepower, more powerful than the competition. However, the base four-cylinder engine has...

BMW’s 2015 X5 has two airbag-related recalls and an open investigation for a defective airbag inflator. It also has complaints and recalls about engine problems caused by a faulty fuel system,...

Reliable reports indicate the three-row Honda Pilot should last up to 200,000 miles, with 300,000 a good possibility for a well-maintained vehicle. Take care to avoid rides plagued by faulty...

The RAV4 is an SUV with a well-deserved reputation for quality. However, the 2015 model year has a few problems, mostly transmission-related. Owner complaints also cover torque converter issues,...

The Chrysler 200 is a comfortable, capable, and reliable midsize car, averaging less than $500 in annual maintenance costs. But the 2015 model has more than its share of problems with over 1,800...

The 2015 Toyota Highlander is a competitive player in the midsize SUV space. Although it’s famously reliable, problems exist, albeit in small numbers. Out of the few complaints, the most prominent are...

With annual repair costs averaging just over $400 and few reported transmission problems, the 2015 Sonata Hybrid can be as reliable as the gas-only variant, but only if you stick to the service...

Though generally reliable with low maintenance costs in its class, the Honda CR-V’s long list of complaints mean only the newest will do.

Most problematic years of the Honda Civic are behind its third generation. Nonetheless, some owners have complained about a few alarming issues that pertain to bad wiring, engine stalls, rough...

Back by popular demand, the fifth-generation Jeep Cherokee returned for 2014. Unfortunately, the compact SUV stumbled out of the gate with costly powertrain problems, making earlier years some of the...

Hyundai’s first-ever SUV enjoyed early success as a budget-friendly, reliable vehicle with limited problems and an expected lifespan of 150,000 to 200,000 miles or more. But in later years, the...

Few midsize SUVs are as reliable as the Toyota 4Runner. However, models from 2010 to 2017 have serious airbag problems that can leave passengers at risk. Compared to rivals, though, the 4Runner looks...

The 2015 Ram 1500 has been recalled 16 times for various issues, including concerns over side-impact airbags that may not inflate and a tailgate that may open unexpectedly due to a faulty latch....

The midsize Santa Fe is one of Hyundai’s best-selling models, much thanks to the SUV’s reliable track record. However, late second-generation Santa Fes struggle with engine failure, and...

Both new and old Kia Forte models face serious problems, with the 2012 to 2015 models being the worst. While newer Forte models are less problematic, there are more bad years than good, as they also...

While newer Chevy Traverse models are mostly reliable, early first-generation units have engines known to fail at an average of just 100,000 miles. Even more common, steering complaints make owning...

Chevy’s Tahoe has a reputation as a long-lasting SUV that could reach over 200k miles. However, some model years were plagued with recalls and complaints. The most notable problems include...