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Utility Vs3ra — Years to Avoid

Reliability breakdown of every Utility Vs3ra model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

Model Years
15
Years to Avoid
2015, 2014, 2013, 2002, 2001
Best Years
2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003

How we calculate this

Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Which Utility Vs3ra Years Should You Avoid?

Based on federal safety data, the 2015, 2014, 2013, 2002, 2001 Utility Vs3ra are the most problematic years, with significantly higher rates of owner complaints, recalls, and safety investigations compared to other model years.

If you're shopping for a used Utility Vs3ra, consider the 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.

15 model years analyzed