![]() ![]() Owners have reported issues with the electric motors, transmission, brakes. The all-electric SUV Tesla Model X ranks last in reliability for all models due to problems with its falcon-wing doors, body hardware, paint and trim, and climate system. According to Consumer Reports, the Model Y revealed many reliability concerns that dropped its score to only 38. A “very reliable” model in 2016, owners are reporting problems with the rear view camera freezing, poor radio reception, and problems pairing their smart phones. A stark example is the 2017 Subaru Impreza. People actually reported twice as many problems on Infotainment systems on vehicles that were new or redesigned, as opposed to vehicles that were largely carry-over from the previous year. Redesigns with the biggest growing pains -the Buick LaCrosse, GMC Acadia, and Subaru Impreza.Īnother trouble spot in updated models- vehicle infotainment systems. Owners have reported problems ranging from poor shifting to complete transmission failure. Problems often arise when new technologies are added to today’s cars. But Consumer Reports’ annual auto reliability survey of more than 640,000 vehicles shows that sometimes better things come to those who wait.Ĭonsumer Reports’ data finds that newly redesigned models are more likely to have wonky engines, jerky transmissions, or high-tech features that fail outright. When you’re looking to buy a new car, an all-new or redesigned model may sound like you’re getting something new and improved. ![]()
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