Worst Cars To Buy ✦ Trusted & Fast

Reliability trends for 2026 indicate that domestic brands often struggle more with consistency compared to their Asian and European counterparts. Consumer Reports and J.D. Power have highlighted these brands as some of the most problematic: Notable Issues

Battery cooling problems, 12-volt battery failure, and display screens freezing or going blank. Mazda CX-90 PHEV (Score: 20) worst cars to buy

The following rankings are based on predicted reliability scores (out of 100) from Consumer Reports , highlighting common trouble areas reported by owners: (Score: 14) Reliability trends for 2026 indicate that domestic brands

Individual battery cell failures, charging system errors, and infotainment screen freezes. Kia EV6 (Score: 25) Mazda CX-90 PHEV (Score: 20) The following rankings

Premature timing chain failure, slipping transmissions, and steering rack issues. Kia EV9 (Score: 24)

Electric motor and battery malfunctions, and integrated charging control unit (ICCU) issues. Honda Prologue (Score: 25)

Full battery pack replacements, charging system failures, and windshield trim pieces detaching. Mazda CX-90 (Gas) (Score: 23)