To establish the reliability rankings for this list, we consulted a variety of reputable sources and considered the number and severity of consumer complaints/recalls. J.D. Power quality and reliability ratings have been included, if available, for initial reliability. For longer-term reliability, Consumer Reports reliability ratings have been included.Reliability isn't the only factor used in this list. Models have been ranked from best to worst. There are too many common problems and recalls to record in this article, so we encourage readers to visit the sources listed at the end of the article for more information, as well as our drive reviews. Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 3rd Gen (XD) Facelift Side View Driving (2)There's a reason Mitsubishi is in deep trouble, and the Outlander Sport is the worst of the bunch because everything adds up. The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has barely changed in 10 years. The two engine options are weak, the ride is choppy, and cabin quality isn't great. Its reliability ratings are below average, and the Outlander Sport's biggest selling point is a long warranty period. For the same price, you can pick up a much nicer and better-built Nissan. Mitsubishi has been threatening a comeback as an automaker rather than as a development and supply arm of the Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi Alliance for a long time. But much as we would love to see Mitsubishi return to its former glory, it just isn't happening. Jeep Wrangler Blue 2023 Jeep Wrangler sideThe Jeep Wrangler is one of the US's automotive contradictions. The current generation (2018-) has repeatedly scored low in reliability ratings, with J.D. Power giving a score of 30, and Consumer Reports giving the 2023 and 2024 model years a score of 23 out of 100. The problem appears to be quality control, including paint, but mainly with the powertrain sprouting leaks. Add to that excessive wind noise over 60 mph and a rough ride, and it's a recipe for avoidance. Yet, customer satisfaction remains high. It's certainly a Jeep thing, and the Wrangler is certainly an incredibly capable off-roader. Mazda CX-90 2024 Mazda CX-90This one breaks our heart because Mazda is usually rock-solid, and an all-new three-row SUV with Mazda looks, Mazda handling, and a Mazda interior is what the world needs. Unfortunately, as wonderful as the Mazda CX-90 is to drive and hang out in, the automaker got too complex, and not just with the hybrid drivetrain. There has been a cascade of bugs, mainly for the driver-assistance systems, for the model that dropped for the 2024 model year, and a series of recalls.Problems have also cropped up with the steering, suspension, climate, transmission, electrical accessories, and the EV battery. All this has led to a predicted reliability rating from Consumer Reports of 22 out of 100 for the 2026 model based on the 2024 and 2025 model years. Compare this with the Toyota Grand Highlander's score of 73. Owner satisfaction for comfort and driving experience is predictably high; we like the CX-90 a lot, but until Mazda shows a change, it's hard to recommend. Ford Expedition 2018-2021 Ford Expedition Max Red Front Angled ViewThe jury is still out on the new-generation Ford Expedition introduced for the 2025 model year, and we're optimistic Ford has learned some big lessons. While the previous generation (2018–2024) is a big, comfortable SUV with a lovely ride, the brakes aren't great, and it's plagued by recalls, irritating squeaks and rattles, and electronics issues, including issues with the infotainment system. As a result, Consumer Reports has later model years scoring a 36.To further complicate the issues with the Expedition as a used-SUV proposition, the 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 dips into V8-level fuel economy. In all-wheel-drive form, the EPA estimates 20 or 21 mpg combined, depending on trim, and 23 or 24 mpg in rear-wheel-drive configuration. Land Rover Range Rover 2024 - 2026 Land Rover Range Rover VelarA good rule of thumb is never buy a Range Rover without a warranty. The online war stories are legion, but the biggest one is about how journalist Doug Demurro has been unofficially credited with being the reason CarMax made changes to its then-legendary used car warranties. His six-year-old 2006 Range Rover had a six-year bumper-to-bumper warranty, and CarMax paid out over $15,000 over four years on repairs. On an SUV estimated to be worth just over $9,000 by then. The problems ranged from the horn to the mirrors to the cooling system to the suspension.It is easy to point at single stories like that, but we've done a deep dive into the cost of maintaining a Range Rover. The conclusion is that a Range Rover costs about $8,000 more to maintain over ten years than the industry average, and there's more than a 50% chance of a major repair in the first five years of ownership, which only increases over time. We would also avoid the Range Rover Sport and Land Rover Defender Sport. Chevrolet Blazer 2024 - 2026 Chevrolet Blazer EV 1st Gen In 2023, Chevrolet had to halt sales of its then-new all-electric SUV due to serious software malfunctions. There were drivetrain issues, charging problems, and infotainment glitches, including screens going black. The 2024 Chevrolet Blazer has a reliability score of 9 out of 100 from Consumer Reports, creeping up to 22 for the 2025 model year. That's horrific. On top of that, Chevy pulled Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in what looks and smells like a play for data, although GM has been forbidden from selling customer data for now. While it's a nice enough vehicle to drive around, we would take a hard pass on the Blazer for now. Vinfast VF-8 VinFast VF 8In 2023, I was fortunate enough to be at the kind of event modern automotive journalists see once in a blue moon. For the first time in decades, we were given an objectively terrible SUV to drive and evaluate.During the VinFast VF-8 first drive, two automotive journalists reported feeling car sick while sitting in the front seat. Let that sink in. The suspension is so bad that it made automotive journalists car sick. The one I drove wasn't as bad as the others, but it was poorly built, the driver-aid system yelled at me constantly for no discernible reason, and the steering was way too sharp for a family hauler.But that was in 2023, and Vinfast has a few years under its belt to sort things out. But then a former engineer went public as a whistleblower, claiming the VF-8 is structurally unsafe, and a video surfaced in early 2026 showing that the VF-8's creep mode is so poorly implemented that it can suddenly accelerate to full throttle with no warning. Oh, and VF-8 owners are suing Vinfast for false charging claims.With so many good all-electric vehicles on the market, we would give Vinfast a wide berth in general, and specifically the VF-8. Much as we want more brands competing in the market, we want them to make cars we can trust.