Hamed Paydarfar
Vehicle History Writer
About
From collecting miniature replicas to drawing his favorite cars, Hamed's obsession with anything with four wheels kicked off early in his life. Later on, he fused his passion for the automotive industry with his love for languages and literature and began writing blog posts, articles, and features about cars in 2019. When he's not writing, Hamed spends his time with his guitars and paintbrushes.
About
From collecting miniature replicas to drawing his favorite cars, Hamed's obsession with anything with four wheels kicked off early in his life. Later on, he fused his passion for the automotive industry with his love for languages and literature and began writing blog posts, articles, and features about cars in 2019. When he's not writing, Hamed spends his time with his guitars and paintbrushes.
Articles
2008 was a bad year for the GMC Acadia due to common transmission and power steering failure problems, malfunctioning windshield wipers, and faulty airbags, which led GM to recall the 2008 model five...
May 13, 2022
2014 Kia Sorento Problems Range From Expensive Engine Overhauls to Dim Headlights and Flawed Airbags
For the 2014 model year, the Kia Sorento’s engine options stood out from the competition, with a V6 boasting 290 horsepower. However, severe engine and airbag problems leading to expensive overhauls...
May 6, 2022
With over 270,000 units sold across the states, 70 owner complaints on the NHTSA might sound negligible. However, the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox needs more time on the road to prove the alarming engine...
May 6, 2022
2016 Kia Sorento Problems Include Excessive Oil Consumption, Rough Shifts, and Improper Acceleration
The 2016 Kia Sorento’s impressive powertrain options are overshadowed by severe safety and mechanical problems. Kia’s engine lineup is notorious for burning excessive oil. A sudden drop in the oil...
May 5, 2022
The 2013 Kia Sorento is plagued with powertrain problems that increase the risk of a fire and can lead to stalls. Despite the Korean automaker issuing recalls for these matters, some owners still had...
Apr 27, 2022
With an optional 290-horsepower V6, decent interior quality, and up to 28 mpg, the 2017 Kia Sorento makes few compromises as a midsize crossover. However, some of the Sorento’s biggest problems...
Apr 22, 2022
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...
Apr 21, 2022
Produced from 2007 to 2017, the Patriot is the most affordable SUV carrying a Jeep badge. Although the 2016 Jeep Patriot scores 4.3 out of five stars in Vehicle History owner reviews, reports of...
Apr 18, 2022
With almost 2,000 complaints registered with the NHTSA, the 2013 Ford Edge stands as the model’s most problematic. Half of the owner complaints concern the door ajar warning light staying on,...
Apr 14, 2022
The 2017 model marked the start of the Pacifica’s sixth-generation with more than 800 complaints registered with the NHTSA. Serious electrical issues leading to engine stalls and loss of power...
Apr 12, 2022
With only 62 consumer complaints registered with the NHTSA, the 2009 Chevy Colorado fared better than most other model years of its first generation. But issues over a defective anti-theft system that...
Apr 5, 2022
The 2014 model year was a more problematic one for the Chevy Cruze, more so than 2013 and 2015 editions. Vehicle stalls, malfunctioning turn signals, and overheating engines make the 2014 Cruze fall...
Apr 1, 2022
Although its problems aren’t as severe as previous model years, 2016 Acadia owners have complained about alarming transmission issues causing engine stalls and an overall uncomfortable driving...
Mar 30, 2022
The three available engine options in the 2019 Hyundai Elantra make for an extremely versatile sedan. Drivers seeking the lowest price tag will find the base 2.0L motor to be more than sufficient....
Mar 22, 2022
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...
Mar 17, 2022
The 2019 Ford Escape’s base 2.5L inline-four doesn’t have much kick and ranks below average in fuel economy. The 179-horsepower 1.5L EcoBoost four-cylinder is slightly better but suffers from a design...
Mar 16, 2022
2019 Ford Explorer’s base V6 engine gets 20 mpg combined, while the EcoBoost inline-four raises that number to 22. With 365 horsepower, the EcoBoost V6 is significantly more fun behind the wheel but...
Mar 15, 2022
Chevrolet Equinox models from 2016 onward are more likely than older models to reach 200,000 miles with proper maintenance. Most of the second-generation Equinox years reportedly suffer from...
Mar 7, 2022
Jeep’s brand-new Gladiator truck offers a potent 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 that can tow up to 7,650 pounds. It shares its platform with the Wrangler, and you can assume a similar life expectancy of at least...
Mar 3, 2022
Most Nissan Altimas will reach at least 200,000 miles in their lifespan, which is average for the class. However, mechanical problems in some model years make the Altima inferior to its rivals in...
Mar 2, 2022
The Honda Odyssey dominates the minivan segment, with modern model years reaching 200,000 to 300,000 miles of longevity. But transmission problems reportedly surface at around the 100,000-mile mark....
Mar 1, 2022
The Honda CR-V is a best-selling SUV that can reach 300,000 miles and beyond, or 17 to 20 years, with proper maintenance. Most years are worry-free, and the annual maintenance cost is significantly...
Feb 23, 2022
Toyota’s RAV4 typically can reach 200,000 miles with proper maintenance. Most years are hassle-free and cost-efficient, and with Toyota’s suggested twice-a-year maintenance routine, you can expect 13...
Feb 16, 2022
Chevy’s Silverado is twice as likely as the average vehicle to reach 200,000 miles. Many owners, however, have reported owning Silverados with over 300,000 miles on the odometer. Realistically,...
Feb 15, 2022
Ford famously makes tough vehicles. But the 2013 Focus doesn’t live up to expectations, with recalls for random engine stalls and doors unexpectedly opening while driving. Plus, nearly 2,000...
Feb 9, 2022