10. Mazda RX-8: Chronic engine issues resulted in Mazda extending the warranty on the RX-8’s rotary engine to 8 years and 100,000 miles for all 2004 - 2008 models. Unfortunately, a lot of RX-8s that have engine issues past that warranty period are being kicked to the curb by their owners.
9. Mazda 626: Engine issues, transmission issues and cheap interiors that just don’t wear well. Yes, there are more Mazdas on this list.
8. Lincoln LS: Extensive transmission and engine issues on all V-6 and V-8 models. Along with ungodly replacement costs.
7. Suzuki Forenza: A one generation wonder that thankfully didn’t become too popular. The Forenza’s entire powertrain originated from Daewoo, which at the time was a bankrupt automaker with substandard quality. Suzukis that are Daewoos in drag, such as the Reno and Verona, have atrocious long-term reliability.
6. Land Rover Discovery: Expensive parts. Expensive powertrains. Electronics that are apparently the spawn of Beelzebub.
5. Cadillac Catera: It’s hard to find a Cadillac with worse issues than one equipped with an older Northstar V-8 engine. However nearly 1 in 4 Cateras have severe powertrain issues, and the fit and finish of the interiors are third-world quality.
4. Mini Cooper: Bad automatic transmissions that are unusually expensive to replace. Cheap interior parts. Cheap hydraulics.
3. Mazda CX-7: Engine issues on these vehicles are legion with nearly a third of these vehicles sold with “Engine needs service” announcements at the auctions. Despite a short model run, there are more CX-7s traded-in than any other bottom performer except for Mini.
2. Land Rover Freelander: Just like the Land Rover Discovery but with a seemingly infinite number of problems. Cheap and easily breakable plastic components and hideously expensive head gasket issues have resulted in a class-action suit.
1. Mazda Millenia: The Mazda brand has a bit of a split personality. Their bread-and-butter models that span several generations often score average to better. But their defunct models are a no-no nadir with four of these models encompassing our bottom ten performers. Over 40 percent of Millenias are traded-in with a severe engine or transmission issue with a fairly even spread between the two.
https://www.yahoo.com/autos/a-car-dealers-scientific-guide-to-the-10-worst-116647051962.html
10. Mazda RX-8: Chronic engine issues resulted in Mazda extending the warranty on the RX-8’s rotary engine to 8 years and 100,000 miles for all 2004 - 2008 models. Unfortunately, a lot of RX-8s that have engine issues past that warranty period are being kicked to the curb by their owners.
9. Mazda 626: Engine issues, transmission issues and cheap interiors that just don’t wear well. Yes, there are more Mazdas on this list.
8. Lincoln LS: Extensive transmission and engine issues on all V-6 and V-8 models. Along with ungodly replacement costs.
7. Suzuki Forenza: A one generation wonder that thankfully didn’t become too popular. The Forenza’s entire powertrain originated from Daewoo, which at the time was a bankrupt automaker with substandard quality. Suzukis that are Daewoos in drag, such as the Reno and Verona, have atrocious long-term reliability.
6. Land Rover Discovery: Expensive parts. Expensive powertrains. Electronics that are apparently the spawn of Beelzebub.
5. Cadillac Catera: It’s hard to find a Cadillac with worse issues than one equipped with an older Northstar V-8 engine. However nearly 1 in 4 Cateras have severe powertrain issues, and the fit and finish of the interiors are third-world quality.
4. Mini Cooper: Bad automatic transmissions that are unusually expensive to replace. Cheap interior parts. Cheap hydraulics.
3. Mazda CX-7: Engine issues on these vehicles are legion with nearly a third of these vehicles sold with “Engine needs service” announcements at the auctions. Despite a short model run, there are more CX-7s traded-in than any other bottom performer except for Mini.
2. Land Rover Freelander: Just like the Land Rover Discovery but with a seemingly infinite number of problems. Cheap and easily breakable plastic components and hideously expensive head gasket issues have resulted in a class-action suit.
1. Mazda Millenia: The Mazda brand has a bit of a split personality. Their bread-and-butter models that span several generations often score average to better. But their defunct models are a no-no nadir with four of these models encompassing our bottom ten performers. Over 40 percent of Millenias are traded-in with a severe engine or transmission issue with a fairly even spread between the two.
https://www.yahoo.com/autos/a-car-dealers-scientific-guide-to-the-10-worst-116647051962.html