Top 5 American Cars With The Worst Track Record

While American cars certainly have a reputation for being well-built and highly reliable for the most part,
Consumer Reports recently released their Best & Worst Car Values list for 2014 and several American cars ranked extremely poorly. Their factors were worst combination of performance, utility, and reliability for the money, considering all owner costs over a five-year period.

Cadillac XTS Premium

Though firmly in the minds of luxury car shoppers as one of the nation’s best, the Cadillac XTS Premium was the worst scoring of the American cars in this department. Common complaints were poor overall performance, a shaky ride on acceleration and lack of driver vision due to the high rear deck. Additionally, the infotainment system was considered clunky, and the 5-year owner repair cost was estimated at $57,000.

Lincoln MKX

Though nice to look at, the Lincoln was judged overall as “unimpressive” by Consumer Reports. Another common complaint was an unrefined transmission, lackluster and poor quality interior and reliability standards that fell well below average. The onboard infotainment system was also said to be extremely distracting and difficult to use, making it an accident-prone ride.

Ford Explorer XLT

This large, roomy SUV might be popular, but it’s difficult to see why after reading the reports. Handling was found to be secure, though not particularly agile, which one would expect from a car in this price range. Additionally, reliability was thought to be well below average, making it one of the least-recommended cars by the magazine.

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara

Though perfect for off-roading, the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara’s on-road performance puts it on shaky ground. Experts found the ride to be jiggly, the handling awkward and the actual seats to be extremely uncomfortable, making it poor for long-distances. Jeep’s 5-year owner costs were also extremely high, clocking in at over $50,000.

Ford F-250 Lariat

Those looking for a heavy-duty pick up truck may want to look elsewhere, as the handling on this particular vehicle was found to be poor all around. The Ford F-250 Lariat also boasts incredibly bad gas mileage, and the high floor makes the simple act of getting in or out of the car difficult. This truck was also found to have one of the lowest emergency-handling scores in the nation.

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