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
4,587 complaints14 recalls8 invest.225 TSBs
4,5871482254,737
#22011 Ford FusionMidsize Cars
3,625 complaints9 recalls4 invest.55 TSBs
3,62594553,710
#32011 Ford F 150
2,938 complaints6 recalls4 invest.119 TSBs
2,938641193,008
#42011 Ford EdgeSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
2,527 complaints3 recalls1 invest.60 TSBs
2,52731602,552
#52011 Jeep Grand CherokeeSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
2,419 complaints6 recalls5 invest.195 TSBs
2,419651952,499
#62011 Kia SorentoSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
2,068 complaints8 recalls10 invest.201 TSBs
2,0688102012,208
#72011 Ford EscapeSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
1,863 complaints3 recalls4 invest.49 TSBs
1,86334491,918
#82011 Ford ExplorerSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
1,477 complaints8 recalls4 invest.78 TSBs
1,47784781,557
#92011 Chevrolet MalibuMidsize Cars
1,512 complaints4 recalls1300 TSBs
1,5124013001,532
#102011 Dodge DurangoSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
1,179 complaints8 recalls4 invest.154 TSBs
1,179841541,259
#112011 Chevrolet EquinoxSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
1,132 complaints3 recalls3 invest.1763 TSBs
1,1323317631,177
#122011 Chevrolet CruzeMidsize Cars
1,104 complaints7 recalls2 invest.1654 TSBs
1,1047216541,159
#132011 Chrysler Town And CountryMinivan - 2WD
1,106 complaints3 recalls1 invest.169 TSBs
1,106311691,131
#142011 Dodge ChargerLarge Cars
1,036 complaints11 recalls2 invest.152 TSBs
1,0361121521,111
#152011 Ford FiestaSubcompact Cars
1,039 complaints3 recalls3 invest.85 TSBs
1,03933851,084
#162011 Dodge Ram 1500
985 complaints4 recalls1 invest.250 TSBs
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#172011 Chevrolet TraverseSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
945 complaints5 recalls2 invest.1457 TSBs
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#182011 Volkswagen JettaCompact Cars
880 complaints10 recalls5 invest.1317 TSBs
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#192011 Subaru Outback
853 complaints16 recalls318 TSBs
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#202011 Toyota SiennaMinivan - 2WD
809 complaints14 recalls1 invest.372 TSBs
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#212011 Kia OptimaMidsize Cars
766 complaints5 recalls7 invest.227 TSBs
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#222011 Chevrolet ImpalaLarge Cars
844 complaints2 recalls1233 TSBs
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#232011 Dodge Grand CaravanMinivan - 2WD
820 complaints4 recalls1 invest.86 TSBs
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#242011 Bmw 328iCompact Cars
792 complaints7 recalls140 TSBs
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#252011 Toyota CamryMidsize Cars
772 complaints5 recalls400 TSBs
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#262011 Jeep WranglerSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
668 complaints11 recalls6 invest.158 TSBs
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#272011 Toyota CorollaCompact Cars
688 complaints9 recalls2 invest.356 TSBs
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#282011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
692 complaints4 recalls2 invest.1834 TSBs
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#292011 Toyota PriusMidsize Cars
651 complaints6 recalls3 invest.359 TSBs
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#302011 Honda Cr VSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
639 complaints13 recalls89 TSBs
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#312011 Hyundai ElantraSmall Station Wagons
588 complaints5 recalls3 invest.127 TSBs
58853127643
#322011 Mercedes Benz C300Compact Cars
584 complaints6 recalls1 invest.93 TSBs
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#332011 Cadillac SrxSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
573 complaints7 recalls1 invest.1554 TSBs
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#342011 Ford MustangSubcompact Cars
582 complaints5 recalls1 invest.63 TSBs
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#352011 Chevrolet TahoeSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
571 complaints5 recalls1 invest.1667 TSBs
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#362011 Gmc TerrainSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
556 complaints4 recalls3 invest.1753 TSBs
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#372011 Chrysler 200Compact Cars
517 complaints3 recalls1 invest.135 TSBs
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#382011 Jeep PatriotSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
485 complaints4 recalls2 invest.74 TSBs
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#392011 Nissan RogueSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
509 complaints2 recalls114 TSBs
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#402011 Bmw X5Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
394 complaints14 recalls1 invest.319 TSBs
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#412011 Toyota Rav4Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
398 complaints11 recalls1 invest.283 TSBs
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#422011 Buick RegalMidsize Cars
438 complaints4 recalls1519 TSBs
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#432011 Honda PilotSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
384 complaints11 recalls76 TSBs
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#442011 Dodge Ram 2500
389 complaints4 recalls1 invest.272 TSBs
38941272419
#452011 Gmc AcadiaSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
372 complaints5 recalls2 invest.1493 TSBs
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#462011 Ford F 250
384 complaints2 recalls1 invest.24 TSBs
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#472011 Gmc Sierra 1500
359 complaints5 recalls2 invest.797 TSBs
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#482011 Honda AccordCompact Cars
356 complaints9 recalls74 TSBs
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#492011 Nissan VersaMidsize Cars
325 complaints7 recalls2 invest.106 TSBs
32572106380
#502011 Dodge AvengerMidsize Cars
311 complaints3 recalls1 invest.87 TSBs
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Data sourced from NHTSA complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.