Geoffrey Piehl
Vehicle History Writer
About
Geoff Piehl has been covering industry trends for many popular automotive websites for over two years. He is a longtime content creator for the IB Auto Group, and in addition to contributing to Vehicle History his byline can be found on Club Lexus and Ford Trucks.
About
Geoff Piehl has been covering industry trends for many popular automotive websites for over two years. He is a longtime content creator for the IB Auto Group, and in addition to contributing to Vehicle History his byline can be found on Club Lexus and Ford Trucks.
Articles
The 2012 Dodge Journey is an inexpensive SUV. But in this case, affordability is a trade-off for reliability. The 2012 Journey has several problems that range from annoying to hazardous, like...
May 16, 2022
Subarus are famous for safety and capability, but the reliability of the 2013 Outback is questionable due to numerous airbag recalls, and complaints of engines excessively burning oil and...
May 10, 2022
The 2010 GMC Acadia is a practical and safe three-row crossover with plenty of space for people and cargo. The most-reported complaints are for steering wheels locking up and the engine’s timing...
May 4, 2022
The 2016 Toyota Corolla offers good resale value and great safety ratings per the NHTSA and IIHS. However, frequent complaints and a recall regarding faulty airbags, bad brakes, and dangerous steering...
Apr 29, 2022
2017 Cadillac XT5 Problems Comprise Transmission Complaints, Electrical Malfunctions, and Bad Brakes
J.D. Power gave the 2017 Cadillac XT5 a reliability rating of three out of five, which is about average. But the upscale SUV’s consumer complaints and recalls reveal a different story, with...
Apr 12, 2022
The Bronco Sport was introduced in 2021 and it already has some bugs to work out. Owners’ complaints are accruing over powertrain issues, paint chipping, and engine knocks. Several recalls have...
Apr 7, 2022
The Corolla is Toyota’s star compact car with class-leading efficiency. However, aging models from 2010-2014 are subject to safety-related problems, while some newer model years may experience...
Mar 14, 2022
Despite being one of the best-selling vehicles in its segment, Toyota’s RAV4 has some notable common problems. Fuel tank issues with the 2019 RAV4 and sticky accelerators in 2010 are among the...
Mar 3, 2022
The Hyundai Kona has only been on the market since 2018. Best model years include 2018 and 2019 for minimal issues and the introduction of an all-electric Kona. But worst years include 2020 and 2021...
Feb 28, 2022
The top-selling Toyota Camry is a practical midsize sedan with award-winning reliability, capable of reaching 300,000 miles. Despite a few problem years, the Camry seems to age effortlessly, and data...
Feb 21, 2022
Honda’s then-new 2013 Accord brought modern updates to the automaker’s flagship sedan. However, numerous power steering and electrical issues, plus a couple dangerous recalls make other...
Feb 21, 2022
The Honda Civic earned its reputation as a reliable daily driver early on. Older model years can easily last over 100,000 miles, and some have pushed odometers past 500,000 miles. But the increasing...
Feb 17, 2022
Over 20 years on the road and the Ford Escape remains one of the automaker’s hottest sellers. However, several of the compact SUV’s model years–including 2010, 2013, 2014, 2017, and...
Feb 15, 2022
The 2013 Forester offers two 2.5-liter engine options. One of the engines is turbocharged, but both offer adequate power and sufficient mpg, with the base 2.5L naturally-aspirated engine producing 170...
Jan 25, 2022
2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee’s practical 3.6L V6, reliable 5.7L V8, and monstrously powerful 6.4L V8 each meet specific purposes for all drivers–from the commuter looking for decent gas...
Jan 25, 2022
The new-generation Nissan Altima sedan introduced in 2013 features a 2.5L four-cylinder or 3.5L V6. But the 2013 Altima coupe is only available with an older version of the 175-hp, 2.5L four-cylinder....
Jan 23, 2022
The 2014 Hyundai Elantra has a single recall and investigation, but neither relates to the numerous engine-related complaints, which include failure and potential fires. Key Points The 2014 Hyundai...
Jan 22, 2022
The 2013 Chevy Equinox is known for having serious engine and electrical issues, on top of recalls for windshield wiper corrosion and improper key removal. Key Points Over 50% of the 604 complaints...
Jan 22, 2022
For 2016, the GMC Sierra has several naturally aspirated engine options, including a 4.3L V6, 5.3L V8, and 6.2L V8. Each offers competitive torque, heavy towing, and decent fuel economy ratings. Key...
Jan 22, 2022
Despite being a year shy of a mid-cycle refresh, the 2015 Toyota RAV4 still offers plenty of value for drivers, spread across three trim levels. While the model’s standard equipment covers the...
Dec 21, 2021
The 2016 Nissan Altima doesn’t look too bad on paper, with just four recalls and a moderate number of registered complaints. Dig deeper, though, and you’ll notice several issues are pretty...
Dec 17, 2021
The 2016 Hyundai Elantra comes available with two four-cylinder engines, a 1.8-liter, and 2.0-liter. Both offer good fuel efficiency, but not much else. Also, both engines may suffer from defects that...
Nov 22, 2021
2011 Kia Sorento is a practical crossover SUV that’s offered with two engine options: a 2.4-liter four-cylinder or a more powerful 3.5-liter V6. However, the 2.4L engine has numerous complaints...
Nov 16, 2021
The Chevrolet Cruze offers impressive safety ratings and fuel economy, but it has been notoriously plagued with multiple issues during its production run. With a history of over 40 recalls, we take a...
Nov 8, 2021
Ford’s ‘Trinity’ 5.8L V8 engine is only found in the 2013 & 2014 Shelby GT500s, the last two years of the fifth-generation Mustang. With 662 horsepower, a 3.5-second 0-60, and...
Aug 20, 2021