Worst years for every car
Not every model year of a car is the same car. A gearbox changes, a supplier changes, a recall lands — and one year of an otherwise fine model turns into the one to walk away from. This ranks each year against the other years of its own model, which is the only comparison the federal data can support.
The worst model years on record
Graded F, with at least 200 complaints on file.
2009 Toyota Corolla
1,770 complaints · airbags
276 crashes · 16 fires
2010 Toyota Corolla
1,582 complaints · airbags
217 crashes · 16 fires
2016 Tesla Model S
1,027 complaints · suspension
160 crashes · 23 fires
2023 Volkswagen ID.4
840 complaints · electrical system
128 crashes · 10 fires
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
258 complaints · electrical system
49 crashes · 3 fires
2015 Subaru Legacy
232 complaints · windows, mirrors & wipers
32 crashes · 5 fires
2016 Tesla Model X
684 complaints · suspension
117 crashes · 7 fires
2007 Lexus ES350
529 complaints · airbags
72 crashes · 5 fires
2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid
246 complaints · windows, mirrors & wipers
28 crashes · 0 fires
2023 Tesla Model Y
1,987 complaints · driver assist & collision avoidance
323 crashes · 6 fires
1999 KIA Sephia
749 complaints · brakes
68 crashes · 77 fires
2009 Toyota Venza
231 complaints · acceleration & cruise control
24 crashes · 5 fires
2008 Lexus ES350
276 complaints · airbags
33 crashes · 1 fires
2014 Infiniti Q50
255 complaints · steering
22 crashes · 5 fires
2005 Scion TC
203 complaints · windows, mirrors & wipers
34 crashes · 4 fires
2018 Tesla Model 3
1,693 complaints · driver assist & collision avoidance
204 crashes · 7 fires
2016 Subaru Forester
617 complaints · airbags
77 crashes · 6 fires
2007 Toyota Corolla
984 complaints · airbags
165 crashes · 10 fires
2013 Hyundai Accent
207 complaints · brakes
27 crashes · 14 fires
2009 Toyota Camry
1,616 complaints · acceleration & cruise control
204 crashes · 27 fires
2007 Ford Mustang
728 complaints · airbags
64 crashes · 9 fires
2016 Mazda CX-5
628 complaints · lights
52 crashes · 16 fires
2006 Buick Lucerne
456 complaints · electrical system
50 crashes · 3 fires
2006 Toyota Avalon
449 complaints · acceleration & cruise control
73 crashes · 3 fires
2005 Cadillac CTS
396 complaints · transmission & drivetrain
45 crashes · 6 fires
Every model with a worst year on record
1,087 models have at least three graded years, which is the minimum for a fair within-model comparison.
| Model | Run | Worst year | Best year | Complaints | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexus GS | 1995–2019 | 2006 | 2008 | 210 | Engine & Cooling |
| Harley-Davidson Flhtk | 2010–2023 | 2014 | 2017 | 210 | Brakes |
| Nissan 200SX | 1983–2001 | 1995 | 1998 | 209 | Airbags |
| Yamaha Yamaha | 1975–2004 | 2002 | 1993 | 209 | Electrical System |
| Tiffin Allegro | 1983–2024 | 2000 | 2023 | 208 | Brakes |
| Chevrolet Trailblazer 360 | 2002–2009 | 2007 | 2004 | 208 | Electrical System |
| Lexus GS 350 | 2006–2018 | 2007 | 2017 | 208 | Engine & Cooling |
| Grand Design Reflection | 2014–2024 | 2022 | 2023 | 207 | Brakes |
| Chevrolet C3500 | 1989–1996 | 1995 | 1994 | 206 | Brakes |
| Hyundai Kona Electric | 2019–2025 | 2019 | 2024 | 206 | Electrical System |
| BMW 335XI | 2007–2015 | 2008 | 2010 | 205 | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Dodge Dodge | 1964–2002 | 1999 | 1998 | 204 | Suspension |
| Honda Crosstour | 2010–2015 | 2012 | 2013 | 204 | Electrical System |
| Jaguar F-Pace | 2017–2023 | 2017 | 2021 | 203 | Engine & Cooling |
| Mazda MX-5 | 2006–2026 | 2006 | 2008 | 202 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Chrysler Aspen 4X4 | 2007–2009 | 2007 | 2009 | 202 | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Audi A3 Cabriolet | 2015–2019 | 2015 | 2018 | 202 | Airbags |
| Genesis G70 | 2019–2025 | 2019 | 2021 | 202 | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Keystone Cougar | 2000–2026 | 2004 | 2007 | 201 | Tires |
| Chevrolet Suburban 2500 | 1994–2011 | 2001 | 2000 | 200 | Brakes |
| BMW 135I | 2007–2013 | 2008 | 2012 | 199 | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid | 2017–2022 | 2017 | 2021 | 199 | Electrical System |
| GMC GMC | 1973–2003 | 1995 | 1999 | 198 | Brakes |
| Forest River Cherokee | 1999–2026 | 2021 | 2019 | 198 | Tires |
| Saab 9000 | 1986–1998 | 1993 | 1995 | 196 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Pontiac Trans AM | 1969–2002 | 2002 | 1998 | 196 | Brakes |
| Chevrolet Prizm | 1990–2002 | 2001 | 2002 | 195 | Engine & Cooling |
| Land Rover LR4 | 2010–2016 | 2016 | 2014 | 195 | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Rivian R1T | 2022–2026 | 2022 | 2024 | 195 | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance |
| Forest River Georgetown | 1998–2025 | 2010 | 2001 | 194 | Body & Structure |
| Mercedes Benz ML430 | 1990–2001 | 2000 | 2001 | 194 | Brakes |
| Audi S6 | 1995–2025 | 2013 | 1995 | 193 | Engine & Cooling |
| Volvo VNL64T | 1998–2004 | 1998 | 2000 | 193 | Suspension |
| Winnebago Winnebago | 1973–2002 | 1994 | 1997 | 192 | Tires |
| Lexus CT | 2011–2016 | 2013 | 2014 | 192 | Brakes |
| Suzuki Esteem | 1995–2002 | 1998 | 1997 | 191 | Body & Structure |
| Mercedes Benz SLK230 | 1998–2004 | 1999 | 2001 | 190 | Lights |
| Saturn Relay | 2005–2007 | 2005 | 2007 | 190 | Brakes |
| Infiniti QX80 | 2014–2026 | 2017 | 2020 | 190 | Electrical System |
| Chevrolet Chevrolet | 1985–2003 | 2002 | 1996 | 189 | Brakes |
| KIA Sedona EX | 2002–2004 | 2003 | 2004 | 189 | Electrical System |
| Dodge Sprinter 2500 | 2001–2013 | 2008 | 2004 | 189 | Airbags |
| Chevrolet C10 | 1961–2000 | 1995 | 1994 | 188 | Windows, Mirrors & Wipers |
| Freightliner Freightliner | 1981–2004 | 2001 | 1997 | 188 | Brakes |
| Keystone Montana | 2000–2026 | 2022 | 2016 | 188 | Tires |
| BMW 745I | 2001–2007 | 2003 | 2005 | 187 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| BMW 740I | 1993–2024 | 1993 | 2017 | 186 | Engine & Cooling |
| BMW R1200 GS | 2004–2018 | 2005 | 2009 | 186 | Fuel & Propulsion |
| BMW IX | 2022–2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 186 | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance |
| Hyundai Ioniq 6 | 2023–2025 | 2023 | 2025 | 185 | Electrical System |
| Mercedes Benz S550 | 2010–2017 | 2015 | 2016 | 184 | Other & Unspecified |
| Dodge RAM Pickup | 1992–2003 | 2003 | 1997 | 183 | Body & Structure |
| Jaguar XJ | 1984–2019 | 2011 | 1998 | 183 | Engine & Cooling |
| Porsche 911 | 1983–2024 | 1995 | 2002 | 182 | Engine & Cooling |
| Mini Cooper S Convertible | 2005–2012 | 2005 | 2009 | 181 | Airbags |
| Ford C-Max Energi | 2013–2017 | 2013 | 2017 | 181 | Electrical System |
| BMW 740IL | 1993–2001 | 1998 | 2000 | 180 | Engine & Cooling |
| Chevrolet C Series(Light) | 1981–1997 | 1994 | 1993 | 179 | Brakes |
| KIA Sorento Hybrid | 2021–2025 | 2025 | 2021 | 179 | Engine & Cooling |
| Jaguar XJ6 | 1983–2000 | 1996 | 1993 | 177 | Seat Belts |