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Know the expensive faults before you buy.

221 model-specific buyer guides, free to read. Every page covers the known faults, what they cost, the best and worst years, and the checks worth doing before you pay.

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#1

Buy Score 7.1/10

Ford F-150 2021-2025

8 documented faults - biggest risk: powerboost hybrid stop. Best years 2023-2025.

#2

Buy Score 6.4/10

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2019-2025

8 documented faults - biggest risk: 6.2 l87 connecting. Best years 2022-2025.

#3

Buy Score 6.6/10

Ram 1500 2019-2024

8 documented faults - biggest risk: 5.7 hemi lifter and. Best years 2021-2024.

#4

Buy Score 6.1/10

Chevrolet Equinox 2018-2022

8 documented faults - biggest risk: 1.5 lyx vacuum-pump. Best years 2021-2022.

#5

Buy Score 6.1/10

Nissan Rogue 2021-2024

8 documented faults - biggest risk: kr15ddt vc-turbo bearing. Best years 2023-2024.

#6

Buy Score 3.6/10

Toyota Camry 2018-2024

8 documented faults - biggest risk: denso low-pressure fuel. Best years 2021-2024.

#7

Buy Score 6.1/10

Ford Explorer 2020-2024

8 documented faults - biggest risk: rear axle horizontal. Best years 2023-2024.

#8

Buy Score 5.0/10

Chevrolet Malibu 2016-2024

9 documented faults - biggest risk: 2016-2017 1.5t cracked. Best years 2021-2024.

#9

Buy Score 5.1/10

Toyota Corolla 2020-2025

8 documented faults - biggest risk: denso low-pressure fuel. Best years 2022-2025.

#10

Buy Score 4.1/10

Toyota Tacoma 2016-2023

8 documented faults - biggest risk: rear differential oil leak. Best years 2020-2021.

#11

Buy Score 7.4/10

Toyota RAV4 2019-2024

8 documented faults - biggest risk: hybrid cable. Best years 2022-2024.

#12

Buy Score 6.1/10

GMC Sierra 1500 2019-2025

8 documented faults - biggest risk: 6.2 l87 connecting. Best years 2023-2025.

#13

Buy Score 7.2/10

Nissan Altima 2019-2025

8 documented faults - biggest risk: kr20ddet vc-turbo bearing. Best years 2022-2025.

#14

Buy Score 6.4/10

Honda Civic 2022-2025

8 documented faults - biggest risk: sticky steering gearbox. Best years 2024-2025.

#15

Buy Score 6.9/10

Honda CR-V 2021-2025

8 documented faults - biggest risk: sticky steering gearbox. Best years 2024-2025.

#16

Buy Score 3.9/10

Jeep Grand Cherokee 2011-2021

9 documented faults - biggest risk: tipm fuel-pump relay. Best years 2017-2021.

#17

Buy Score 5.0/10

Hyundai Tucson 2021-2025

9 documented faults - biggest risk: 2021 hecu / abs module. Best years 2023-2024.

#18

Buy Score 5.4/10

Ford Escape 2020-2024

8 documented faults - biggest risk: 1.5 ecoboost cracked fuel. Best years 2023-2024.

#19

Buy Score 7.4/10

Ford Edge 2015-2023

8 documented faults - biggest risk: 2.0l ecoboost coolant. Best years 2019-2020.

#20

Buy Score 4.6/10

Toyota Highlander 2020-2024

8 documented faults - biggest risk: 2020 v6 stop-start ecu. Best years 2021-2022.

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