The 2020 models that are owned for the first three years are covered by the research. These cars were produced before the pandemic, which may have prevented assembly line problems caused by supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and factory closures.
Land Rover
According to J.D. Power, there are 273 faults recorded for every 100 Land Rover cars, indicating that the brand has a low reputation for dependability. In addition, Consumer Reports placed Land Rover last (32nd out of 32) among all auto manufacturers that year and 17th out of 17 luxury automobile companies.
Lincoln
Consumer Reports showed that for every 100 automobiles, there were 259 faults with Lincoln premium vehicles. Lincoln cars have a dependability rating of 23 out of 30. Consumer Reports gave the 2020 Lincoln MKZ, which is powered by a Ford Fusion engine, an excellent dependability grade. Bigger luxury cars, like the Lincoln Navigator, might not be worth the exorbitant cost, though.
Audi
According to J.D. Power, there were 252 problems with every 100 Audi automobiles. The Audi with plate number one received the lowest possible owner satisfaction rating of 49 out of 100 for dependability.
Ford
Due to a possible problem with the rear axle hub, Ford has just issued a recall for 113,000 F-150 pickup vehicles from the 2021–2023 model years. This problem might result in the vehicle losing power while moving or rolling away when it is in park. It is noteworthy that the 2020 models are not impacted by the recall. In addition, a significant number of complaints—249 per 100 cars—about the F-150 and other Ford vehicles have been noted by J.D. Power.
Tesla
With 242 issues per 100 automobiles, Tesla electric vehicles trailed Ford in terms of reliability. But according to a J.D. Power article on KBB.com, the manufacturer does not provide the research firm with owner information, therefore statistics on Tesla cars may be lacking.
Mercedes-Benz
With 240 issues per 100 vehicles, Mercedes-Benz fared poorly in J.D. Power’s dependability rankings. Consumer Reports gave the 2020 C-Class a dependability rating of 37 out of 100, noting that the build quality and brakes were major problems.
Jaguar
For a long time, Jaguar has been known for its unreliability, and new information suggests that this reputation hasn’t changed much. One of six premium vehicles to stay away from is the 2023 Jaguar F-Pace, according to a new GOBankingRates article. Furthermore, 229 issues were reported for every 100 Jaguar vehicles made in 2020.
Chrysler
Every 100 Chrysler automobiles had 226 issues, according to JD Power. According to Consumer Reports, the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica has a dependability rating of 32, which is less than half that of its rival, the Toyota Sienna minivan. Out of 15 popular auto brands, Consumer Reports placed Chrysler at number twelve.
Volkswagen
According to J.D. Power analysis, there were 216 problems per 100 Volkswagen vehicles from the 2020 model year. VW received a dependability rating of 27 out of 30 from Consumer Reports.
Volvo
Having scored 215 faults out of 100, Volvo is one of the top 10 least dependable automobiles from the 2020 model year currently on the road. Nevertheless, the dependability differs based on the particular model. For instance, Consumer Reports gave the entry-level Volvo XC40 SUV good marks. Conversely, the 2020 Volvo V60 wagon was rated as reliable with a mere 20 out of 100.
Bottom Line
You may save money by buying a used automobile, but it’s crucial to choose one that will have fewer mechanical problems as it ages. You may select a dependable brand that will endure for years with the aid of consumer evaluations and research from publications like Consumer Reports and J.D. Power.
