Worst Vehicles of 2016
The most problematic 2016 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#12016 Ford ExplorerStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
3,054 complaints15 recalls2 invest.199 TSBs
3,0541521993,149
#22016 Ford F-150
2,652 complaints14 recalls4 invest.283 TSBs
2,6521442832,762
#32016 Honda PilotSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2,418 complaints8 recalls4 invest.365 TSBs
2,418843652,498
#42016 Ram 1500Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD
2,128 complaints17 recalls4 invest.604 TSBs
2,1281746042,253
#52016 Ford FusionMidsize Cars
2,132 complaints13 recalls4 invest.153 TSBs
2,1321341532,237
#62016 Hyundai TucsonSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2,183 complaints5 recalls1 invest.171 TSBs
2,183511712,218
#72016 Jeep CherokeeSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2,060 complaints9 recalls2 invest.450 TSBs
2,060924502,125
#82016 Kia SorentoSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
1,651 complaints8 recalls3 invest.275 TSBs
1,651832751,721
#92016 Ford FocusCompact Cars
1,579 complaints10 recalls4 invest.200 TSBs
1,5791042001,669
#102016 Chevrolet MalibuMidsize Cars
1,452 complaints9 recalls1548 TSBs
1,4529015481,497
#112016 Ford EscapeSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
1,436 complaints4 recalls176 TSBs
1,436401761,456
#122016 Honda CivicMidsize Cars
1,376 complaints5 recalls327 TSBs
1,376503271,401
#132016 Dodge Grand CaravanMinivan - 2WD
1,269 complaints6 recalls2 invest.113 TSBs
1,269621131,319
#142016 Tesla Model SLarge Cars
1,034 complaints10 recalls18 invest.99 TSBs
1,0341018991,264
#152016 Ford EdgeSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
1,141 complaints7 recalls3 invest.209 TSBs
1,141732091,206
#162016 Kia SoulSmall Station Wagons
1,170 complaints2 recalls1 invest.132 TSBs
1,170211321,190
#172016 Kia OptimaMidsize Cars
1,088 complaints5 recalls3 invest.226 TSBs
1,088532261,143
#182016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
1,058 complaints12 recalls1 invest.1072 TSBs
1,05812110721,128
#192016 Hyundai SonataMidsize Cars
1,004 complaints6 recalls4 invest.231 TSBs
1,004642311,074
#202016 Chevrolet ColoradoSmall Pickup Trucks 2WD
968 complaints4 recalls1597 TSBs
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#212016 Tesla Model XStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
692 complaints12 recalls18 invest.142 TSBs
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#222016 Honda AccordMidsize Cars
848 complaints4 recalls173 TSBs
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#232016 Nissan AltimaMidsize Cars
794 complaints4 recalls3 invest.323 TSBs
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#242016 Jeep PatriotSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
762 complaints1 recall4 invest.104 TSBs
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#252016 Subaru Outback
775 complaints4 recalls1 invest.478 TSBs
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#262016 Nissan RogueSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
759 complaints7 recalls323 TSBs
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#272016 Chrysler Town and CountryMinivan - 2WD
673 complaints5 recalls2 invest.230 TSBs
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#282016 Jeep WranglerSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
658 complaints5 recalls3 invest.195 TSBs
65853195713
#292016 Jeep RenegadeSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
673 complaints2 recalls355 TSBs
67320355683
#302016 Dodge JourneySmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
620 complaints4 recalls3 invest.181 TSBs
62043181670
#312016 Mazda CX-5Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
631 complaints5 recalls705 TSBs
63150705656
#322016 Subaru ForesterSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
627 complaints3 recalls1 invest.455 TSBs
62731455652
#332016 Acura MDXSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
541 complaints7 recalls3 invest.334 TSBs
54173334606
#342016 Chrysler 200Midsize Cars
595 complaints2 recalls337 TSBs
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#352016 Honda CR-VSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
551 complaints3 recalls1 invest.85 TSBs
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#362016 Ford MustangSubcompact Cars
504 complaints5 recalls1 invest.167 TSBs
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#372016 Chevrolet EquinoxSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
498 complaints1 recall2 invest.1245 TSBs
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#382016 Jeep Grand CherokeeStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
445 complaints9 recalls3 invest.408 TSBs
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#392016 Jeep CompassSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
462 complaints1 recall4 invest.145 TSBs
46214145507
#402016 GMC Sierra 1500
451 complaints8 recalls1 invest.1215 TSBs
451811215501
#412016 Ford F-250
456 complaints4 recalls1 invest.124 TSBs
45641124486
#422016 Ram 2500
375 complaints14 recalls3 invest.463 TSBs
375143463475
#432016 Mercedes-Benz C300Compact Cars
375 complaints13 recalls2 invest.148 TSBs
375132148460
#442016 Toyota TacomaSmall Pickup Trucks 2WD
418 complaints4 recalls1 invest.410 TSBs
41841410448
#452016 Nissan SentraMidsize Cars
407 complaints6 recalls197 TSBs
40760197437
#462016 Hyundai ElantraMidsize Cars
399 complaints2 recalls1 invest.134 TSBs
39921134419
#472016 Chevrolet CruzeMidsize Cars
398 complaints4 recalls1332 TSBs
398401332418
#482016 Kia SedonaMinivan - 2WD
384 complaints4 recalls1 invest.112 TSBs
38441112414
#492016 Dodge DartMidsize Cars
376 complaints5 recalls1 invest.193 TSBs
37651193411
#502016 Chevrolet TraverseStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
385 complaints5 recalls1143 TSBs
385501143410
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