Worst Vehicles of 2009
The most problematic 2009 model year vehicles ranked by NHTSA complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.
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.
#VehicleComplaintsRecallsInvest.TSBsScore
1#12009 Chevrolet MalibuMidsize Cars
2,357 complaints6 recalls1 invest.1098 TSBs
2,3576110982,397
#22009 Ford EscapeSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
2,350 complaints3 recalls3 invest.45 TSBs
2,35033452,395
#32009 Dodge JourneySport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
2,091 complaints8 recalls4 invest.52 TSBs
2,09184522,171
#42009 Nissan AltimaSubcompact Cars
2,150 complaints4 recalls117 TSBs
2,150401172,170
#52009 Toyota CorollaCompact Cars
1,770 complaints13 recalls3 invest.372 TSBs
1,7701333721,865
#62009 Toyota CamryMidsize Cars
1,617 complaints10 recalls2 invest.425 TSBs
1,6171024251,687
#72009 Chevrolet ImpalaLarge Cars
1,368 complaints5 recalls1064 TSBs
1,3685010641,393
#82009 Volkswagen JettaCompact Cars
1,277 complaints7 recalls5 invest.1058 TSBs
1,2777510581,362
#92009 Ford FusionMidsize Cars
1,170 complaints7 recalls4 invest.19 TSBs
1,17074191,245
#102009 Chrysler Town and CountryMinivan - 2WD
1,082 complaints6 recalls2 invest.83 TSBs
1,08262831,132
#112009 Pontiac G6Compact Cars
1,049 complaints5 recalls1 invest.1046 TSBs
1,0495110461,084
#122009 Chevrolet CobaltSubcompact Cars
916 complaints6 recalls3 invest.1004 TSBs
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#132009 Honda AccordCompact Cars
865 complaints11 recalls2 invest.101 TSBs
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#142009 Mercedes-Benz C300
846 complaints8 recalls3 invest.110 TSBs
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#152009 Dodge Ram 1500
884 complaints2 recalls2 invest.40 TSBs
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#162009 Dodge Grand Caravan
801 complaints7 recalls2 invest.41 TSBs
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#172009 Nissan MuranoSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
805 complaints4 recalls2 invest.101 TSBs
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#182009 Chevrolet HHRSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
689 complaints5 recalls1 invest.1003 TSBs
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#192009 Toyota PriusMidsize Cars
644 complaints6 recalls2 invest.225 TSBs
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#202009 Toyota TacomaSmall Pickup Trucks 2WD
614 complaints13 recalls314 TSBs
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#212009 Nissan VersaMidsize Cars
616 complaints8 recalls2 invest.96 TSBs
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#222009 Pontiac VibeSmall Station Wagons
601 complaints9 recalls2 invest.877 TSBs
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#232009 Chevrolet TraverseSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
584 complaints8 recalls3 invest.1217 TSBs
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#242009 Hyundai SonataLarge Cars
612 complaints2 recalls3 invest.64 TSBs
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#252009 Saturn AuraMidsize Cars
588 complaints5 recalls1 invest.1015 TSBs
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#262009 Mazda Mazda6
529 complaints10 recalls2 invest.254 TSBs
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#272009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
554 complaints3 recalls2 invest.1406 TSBs
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#282009 Jeep WranglerSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
502 complaints7 recalls4 invest.89 TSBs
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#292009 GMC AcadiaSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
486 complaints7 recalls4 invest.1248 TSBs
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#302009 Honda CivicSubcompact Cars
500 complaints8 recalls65 TSBs
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#312009 Hyundai Santa FeSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
509 complaints3 recalls1 invest.65 TSBs
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#322009 Honda CR-VSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
447 complaints12 recalls89 TSBs
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#332009 Toyota RAV4Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
397 complaints15 recalls3 invest.287 TSBs
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#342009 Volkswagen RoutanMinivan - 2WD
461 complaints6 recalls356 TSBs
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#352009 Nissan MaximaMidsize Cars
460 complaints1 recall100 TSBs
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#362009 Mercury MarinerSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
422 complaints2 recalls2 invest.31 TSBs
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#372009 Nissan RogueSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
433 complaints3 recalls99 TSBs
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#382009 Chevrolet TahoeSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
391 complaints5 recalls1 invest.1432 TSBs
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#392009 Ford F-150
400 complaints2 recalls58 TSBs
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#402009 Honda FitSmall Station Wagons
331 complaints11 recalls54 TSBs
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#412009 Buick EnclaveSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
290 complaints8 recalls3 invest.1228 TSBs
290831228360
#422009 Dodge CaliberSmall Station Wagons
355 complaints1 recall35 TSBs
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#432009 Hyundai ElantraMidsize Cars
324 complaints4 recalls1 invest.47 TSBs
3244147354
#442009 Ford EdgeSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
307 complaints7 recalls27 TSBs
3077027342
#452009 Hyundai GenesisLarge Cars
310 complaints3 recalls1 invest.76 TSBs
3103176335
#462009 BMW 328ICompact Cars
297 complaints6 recalls121 TSBs
29760121327
#472009 Saturn OutlookSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
262 complaints7 recalls3 invest.1173 TSBs
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#482009 Mercury MilanMidsize Cars
251 complaints7 recalls4 invest.18 TSBs
2517418326
#492009 Ford FocusCompact Cars
323 complaints0 recalls18 TSBs
3230018323
#502009 Toyota SiennaMinivan - 2WD
270 complaints10 recalls255 TSBs
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Data sourced from NHTSA complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.