Know what goes wrong before you buy.
The problems owners actually report for each used-car model year, every recall, and what to check, from 1,376 NHTSA complaints researched so far.
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Latest model years
All makes →- 2016 Volkswagen GolfSerious known problems85 complaints · 9 recalls · Top: fuel leaks
- 2010 Volkswagen GolfSerious known problems69 complaints · 4 recalls · Top: stalling while driving
- 2023 Mazda CX-5No pattern of serious problems63 complaints · 0 recalls
- 2022 Kia TellurideSome known problems324 complaints · 7 recalls · Top: windshield cracking
- 2022 Hyundai PalisadeSome known problems309 complaints · 5 recalls · Top: seat belt unlatching
- 2020 Hyundai KonaSerious known problems160 complaints · 2 recalls · Top: stalling
- 2021 Hyundai KonaSerious known problems118 complaints · 1 recall · Top: stalling while driving
- 2018 Hyundai KonaSerious known problems75 complaints · 0 recalls · Top: engine failure
- 2023 Hyundai KonaSome known problems66 complaints · 1 recall · Top: horn failure
How it works
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Every complaint, classified
All the complaints owners filed with NHTSA for a model year are classified, not a sample.
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Problems, named and counted
Each problem gets a plain name, how often it shows up, typical mileage and what owners say fixed it.
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Recalls that matter
Every recall, which problems it covers, and whether NHTSA says to park it outside or stop driving.