3. Avoid Jeep Known for looks more than reliability, Jeep is the number one choice for drivers looking to go off the beaten path thanks to its on and off-road refinement. And while this focus continues to pay off for Jeep, its biggest struggle with the consumer reports is its reliability. However, this hasn’t stopped […]

4. Buy Mazda While it might not get all the publicity like the other brands, Mazda continues to put out high quality vehicles that drive well and are very reliable. With a road test score of 76, and few recalls over the last few decades, the Mazda is a great choice for the potential car […]

5. Avoid Mini The Minis may be small and reduce your carbon footprint, but when it comes to safety and reliability they just don’t make the grade. A great car to drive for the pure novelty of it, we wouldn’t suggest going on a road trip in a Mini because you may spend most of […]

6. Buy Lexus www.autoblog.com No list would be complete without Lexus. Known for their high-quality vehicles, stunning designs and overall reliability, consumers and professionals agree you can’t go wrong with any of the models. And while the brand may not have the highest road test score (76) it’s still popular thanks to a sterling reputation […]

7. Buy Toyota One thing most Toyota owners will agree on is that the cars tend to last forever. Known for their reliability, Toyota continues to produce vehicles that are a buyer favorite, although the company only scored a 72 on its road test. Also, Toyota offers plenty of designs to fit the needs of […]

8. Avoid Dodge www.autoblog.com Dodge is still a very popular brand on the market and thanks to its new focus on design (have you seen the Dart?), the company has some of the coolest cars around. However, the brand really fails in the reliability department with a score of only 52, despite how well the […]

9. Avoid Ford www.ford.com Unfortunately folks, we advise that you steer clear of Ford vehicles. The company may have recovered from its financial crisis, however, unless you have plans of constantly dishing out for repairs, the new models’ designs, mileage and driving are not worth the hassle. Reliability of these new Ford models is extremely low.