Worst Vehicles of 2011
The most problematic 2011 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#12011 Hyundai SonataLarge Cars
4,633 complaints14 recalls8 invest.233 TSBs
4,6331482334,783
#22011 Ford FusionMidsize Cars
3,667 complaints9 recalls4 invest.55 TSBs
3,66794553,752
#32011 Ford F-150
2,987 complaints6 recalls4 invest.120 TSBs
2,987641203,057
#42011 Ford EdgeSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
2,541 complaints3 recalls1 invest.60 TSBs
2,54131602,566
#52011 Jeep Grand CherokeeSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
2,428 complaints6 recalls6 invest.197 TSBs
2,428661972,518
#62011 Kia SorentoSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
2,080 complaints8 recalls10 invest.202 TSBs
2,0808102022,220
#72011 Ford EscapeSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
1,882 complaints3 recalls4 invest.49 TSBs
1,88234491,937
#82011 Ford ExplorerSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
1,502 complaints8 recalls4 invest.78 TSBs
1,50284781,582
#92011 Chevrolet MalibuMidsize Cars
1,530 complaints4 recalls1305 TSBs
1,5304013051,550
#102011 Dodge DurangoSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
1,188 complaints8 recalls5 invest.156 TSBs
1,188851561,278
#112011 Chevrolet EquinoxSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
1,140 complaints3 recalls3 invest.1768 TSBs
1,1403317681,185
#122011 Chevrolet CruzeMidsize Cars
1,117 complaints7 recalls2 invest.1658 TSBs
1,1177216581,172
#132011 Chrysler Town and CountryMinivan - 2WD
1,108 complaints3 recalls2 invest.169 TSBs
1,108321691,143
#142011 Dodge ChargerLarge Cars
1,043 complaints11 recalls2 invest.152 TSBs
1,0431121521,118
#152011 Ford FiestaSubcompact Cars
1,040 complaints3 recalls3 invest.85 TSBs
1,04033851,085
#162011 Dodge Ram 1500
990 complaints4 recalls1 invest.250 TSBs
990412501,020
#172011 Chevrolet TraverseSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
945 complaints5 recalls2 invest.1461 TSBs
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#182011 Volkswagen JettaCompact Cars
883 complaints10 recalls5 invest.1333 TSBs
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#192011 Subaru Outback
859 complaints16 recalls338 TSBs
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#202011 Toyota SiennaMinivan - 2WD
820 complaints14 recalls1 invest.372 TSBs
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#212011 Kia OptimaMidsize Cars
782 complaints5 recalls7 invest.228 TSBs
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#222011 Dodge Grand CaravanMinivan - 2WD
821 complaints4 recalls2 invest.86 TSBs
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#232011 Chevrolet ImpalaLarge Cars
844 complaints2 recalls1238 TSBs
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#242011 BMW 328ICompact Cars
805 complaints7 recalls140 TSBs
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#252011 Toyota CamryMidsize Cars
785 complaints5 recalls400 TSBs
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#262011 Jeep WranglerSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
682 complaints11 recalls6 invest.158 TSBs
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#272011 Toyota CorollaCompact Cars
690 complaints9 recalls2 invest.356 TSBs
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#282011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
701 complaints4 recalls2 invest.1838 TSBs
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#292011 Toyota PriusMidsize Cars
669 complaints6 recalls3 invest.359 TSBs
66963359729
#302011 Honda CR-VSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
652 complaints13 recalls90 TSBs
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#312011 Hyundai ElantraSmall Station Wagons
590 complaints5 recalls3 invest.135 TSBs
59053135645
#322011 Mercedes-Benz C300Compact Cars
585 complaints6 recalls1 invest.107 TSBs
58561107625
#332011 Cadillac SRXSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
576 complaints7 recalls1 invest.1558 TSBs
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#342011 Ford MustangSubcompact Cars
583 complaints5 recalls1 invest.63 TSBs
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#352011 GMC TerrainSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
557 complaints4 recalls3 invest.1758 TSBs
557431758607
#362011 Chevrolet TahoeSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
572 complaints5 recalls1 invest.1672 TSBs
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#372011 Chrysler 200Compact Cars
521 complaints3 recalls2 invest.136 TSBs
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#382011 Jeep PatriotSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
487 complaints4 recalls3 invest.75 TSBs
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#392011 Nissan RogueSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
511 complaints2 recalls116 TSBs
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#402011 BMW X5Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
395 complaints14 recalls1 invest.321 TSBs
395141321475
#412011 Toyota RAV4Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
403 complaints11 recalls1 invest.283 TSBs
403111283468
#422011 Buick RegalMidsize Cars
442 complaints4 recalls1524 TSBs
442401524462
#432011 Honda PilotSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
393 complaints11 recalls77 TSBs
39311077448
#442011 Dodge Ram 2500
391 complaints4 recalls1 invest.275 TSBs
39141275421
#452011 GMC AcadiaSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
373 complaints5 recalls2 invest.1497 TSBs
373521497418
#462011 GMC Sierra 1500
364 complaints5 recalls2 invest.801 TSBs
36452801409
#472011 Ford F-250
384 complaints2 recalls1 invest.24 TSBs
3842124404
#482011 Honda AccordCompact Cars
358 complaints9 recalls75 TSBs
3589075403
#492011 Nissan VersaMidsize Cars
328 complaints7 recalls2 invest.108 TSBs
32872108383
#502011 Dodge AvengerMidsize Cars
311 complaints3 recalls2 invest.88 TSBs
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Data sourced from NHTSA complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.