Cars To Avoid When Shopping: These 10 Models Have the Least Satisfied Owners
While different people have different needs for their cars — some might want family-friendly vehicles while others may want sporty, fun rides — everyone has the same basic metrics for satisfaction.
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According to Consumer Reports, owners are typically satisfied with a car that “lives up to their expectations when it comes to performance, comfort, fuel economy and other important attributes” — and when cars don’t live up to these expectations, it’s easy to be disappointed.
To find out the cars that owners are most and least satisfied with, Consumer Reports asked one simple question: “Given the opportunity, would you buy or lease this vehicle again?” After polling over 330,000 owners of cars, SUVs, trucks and minivans, it found that these car models have the least satisfied drivers.
1. Infiniti QX50
Percentage of owners that would “definitely” buy or lease again: 25%
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2. Volkswagen Taos
Percentage of owners that would “definitely” buy or lease again: 38%
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3. Nissan Sentra
Percentage of owners that would “definitely” buy or lease again: 39%
4. Kia Sorento Hybrid
Percentage of owners that would “definitely” buy or lease again: 42%
5. Nissan Kicks
Percentage of owners that would “definitely” buy or lease again: 44%
6. Kia Seltos
Percentage of owners that would “definitely” buy or lease again: 45%
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7. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Percentage of owners that would “definitely” buy or lease again: 46%
8. Kia Forte
Percentage of owners that would “definitely” buy or lease again: 47%
9. Volkswagen Jetta
Percentage of owners that would “definitely” buy or lease again: 47%
10. Nissan Altima
Percentage of owners that would “definitely” buy or lease again: 48%
Data is sourced from Consumer Reports and is accurate as of Feb. 1, 2024.
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