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Worst Vehicles of 2009

The most problematic 2009 model year vehicles ranked by NHTSA complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

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How scoring works: Each complaint counts as 1 point, each recall as 5 points, and each federal investigation as 10 points. Click any vehicle to view its full reliability profile.

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#12009 Chevrolet MalibuMidsize Cars

2,349 complaints6 recalls1 invest.1098 TSBs

#22009 Ford EscapeSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

2,333 complaints3 recalls3 invest.45 TSBs

#32009 Dodge JourneySport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

2,090 complaints8 recalls4 invest.52 TSBs

#42009 Nissan AltimaSubcompact Cars

2,150 complaints4 recalls115 TSBs

#52009 Toyota CorollaCompact Cars

1,770 complaints13 recalls3 invest.372 TSBs

#62009 Toyota CamryMidsize Cars

1,604 complaints10 recalls2 invest.425 TSBs

#72009 Chevrolet ImpalaLarge Cars

1,365 complaints5 recalls1064 TSBs

#82009 Volkswagen JettaCompact Cars

1,270 complaints7 recalls5 invest.1043 TSBs

#92009 Ford FusionMidsize Cars

1,164 complaints7 recalls4 invest.19 TSBs

#102009 Chrysler Town And CountryMinivan - 2WD

1,081 complaints6 recalls2 invest.83 TSBs

#112009 Pontiac G6Compact Cars

1,040 complaints5 recalls1 invest.1046 TSBs

#122009 Chevrolet CobaltSubcompact Cars

915 complaints6 recalls3 invest.1004 TSBs

#132009 Honda AccordCompact Cars

857 complaints11 recalls2 invest.100 TSBs

#142009 Dodge Ram 1500

884 complaints2 recalls2 invest.40 TSBs

#152009 Mercedes Benz C300

842 complaints8 recalls3 invest.97 TSBs

#162009 Dodge Grand Caravan

797 complaints7 recalls2 invest.41 TSBs

#172009 Nissan MuranoSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

800 complaints4 recalls2 invest.99 TSBs

#182009 Chevrolet HhrSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

689 complaints5 recalls1 invest.1003 TSBs

#192009 Toyota PriusMidsize Cars

637 complaints6 recalls2 invest.225 TSBs

#202009 Nissan VersaMidsize Cars

614 complaints8 recalls2 invest.94 TSBs

#212009 Toyota TacomaSmall Pickup Trucks 2WD

609 complaints13 recalls314 TSBs

#222009 Pontiac VibeSmall Station Wagons

600 complaints9 recalls2 invest.877 TSBs

#232009 Chevrolet TraverseSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

584 complaints8 recalls3 invest.1217 TSBs

#242009 Hyundai SonataLarge Cars

610 complaints2 recalls3 invest.59 TSBs

#252009 Saturn AuraMidsize Cars

586 complaints5 recalls1 invest.1015 TSBs

#262009 Mazda Mazda6

526 complaints10 recalls2 invest.249 TSBs

#272009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

553 complaints3 recalls2 invest.1406 TSBs

#282009 Jeep WranglerSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

492 complaints7 recalls4 invest.89 TSBs

#292009 Gmc AcadiaSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

485 complaints7 recalls4 invest.1248 TSBs

#302009 Honda CivicSubcompact Cars

497 complaints8 recalls64 TSBs

#312009 Hyundai Santa FeSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

503 complaints3 recalls1 invest.60 TSBs

#322009 Honda Cr VSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

446 complaints12 recalls88 TSBs

#332009 Toyota Rav4Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

391 complaints15 recalls3 invest.287 TSBs

#342009 Volkswagen RoutanMinivan - 2WD

460 complaints6 recalls354 TSBs

#352009 Nissan MaximaMidsize Cars

460 complaints1 recalls98 TSBs

#362009 Mercury MarinerSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

418 complaints2 recalls2 invest.31 TSBs

#372009 Nissan RogueSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

429 complaints3 recalls97 TSBs

#382009 Chevrolet TahoeSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

385 complaints5 recalls1 invest.1432 TSBs

#392009 Ford F 150

397 complaints2 recalls58 TSBs

#402009 Honda FitSmall Station Wagons

330 complaints11 recalls53 TSBs

#412009 Buick EnclaveSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

290 complaints8 recalls3 invest.1227 TSBs

#422009 Dodge CaliberSmall Station Wagons

354 complaints1 recalls35 TSBs

#432009 Hyundai ElantraMidsize Cars

312 complaints4 recalls1 invest.42 TSBs

#442009 Ford EdgeSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

304 complaints7 recalls27 TSBs

#452009 Hyundai GenesisLarge Cars

309 complaints3 recalls1 invest.72 TSBs

#462009 Saturn OutlookSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

262 complaints7 recalls3 invest.1173 TSBs

#472009 Mercury MilanMidsize Cars

251 complaints7 recalls4 invest.18 TSBs

#482009 Bmw 328iCompact Cars

293 complaints6 recalls121 TSBs

#492009 Ford FocusCompact Cars

321 complaints0 recalls18 TSBs

#502009 Toyota SiennaMinivan - 2WD

270 complaints10 recalls255 TSBs

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