Worst Vehicles of 2017
The most problematic 2017 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#12017 Ford EscapeSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
3,050 complaints3 recalls248 TSBs
3,050302483,065
#22017 Honda Cr VSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2,527 complaints6 recalls2 invest.281 TSBs
2,527622812,577
#32017 Chrysler PacificaMinivan - 2WD
2,245 complaints10 recalls3 invest.510 TSBs
2,2451035102,325
#42017 Ford ExplorerStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
1,893 complaints12 recalls2 invest.197 TSBs
1,8931221971,973
#52017 Jeep CherokeeSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
1,872 complaints6 recalls1 invest.244 TSBs
1,872612441,912
#62017 Ford F 250
1,708 complaints2 recalls3 invest.14 TSBs
1,70823141,748
#72017 Ford F 150
1,566 complaints16 recalls3 invest.340 TSBs
1,5661633401,676
#82017 Ford EdgeSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
1,502 complaints8 recalls2 invest.178 TSBs
1,502821781,562
#92017 Hyundai TucsonSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
1,400 complaints3 recalls2 invest.152 TSBs
1,400321521,435
#102017 Ford FusionMidsize Cars
1,335 complaints4 recalls1 invest.254 TSBs
1,335412541,365
#112017 Honda PilotSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
1,210 complaints2 recalls4 invest.181 TSBs
1,210241811,260
#122017 Hyundai Santa FeSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
1,172 complaints6 recalls3 invest.135 TSBs
1,172631351,232
#132017 Ford FocusMidsize Cars
1,148 complaints8 recalls4 invest.173 TSBs
1,148841731,228
#142017 Chevrolet VoltCompact Cars
1,173 complaints0 recalls2 invest.1166 TSBs
1,1730211661,193
#152017 Ram 1500Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD
1,096 complaints13 recalls3 invest.465 TSBs
1,0961334651,191
#162017 Chevrolet MalibuMidsize Cars
1,156 complaints4 recalls1324 TSBs
1,1564013241,176
#172017 Subaru Outback
1,086 complaints4 recalls1 invest.369 TSBs
1,086413691,116
#182017 Hyundai ElantraMidsize Cars
1,045 complaints4 recalls1 invest.152 TSBs
1,045411521,075
#192017 Ram 2500
952 complaints12 recalls4 invest.374 TSBs
9521243741,052
#202017 Kia SorentoSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
976 complaints4 recalls3 invest.236 TSBs
976432361,026
#212017 Hyundai SonataLarge Cars
956 complaints3 recalls3 invest.215 TSBs
956332151,001
#222017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
911 complaints6 recalls1278 TSBs
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#232017 Jeep RenegadeSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
918 complaints3 recalls217 TSBs
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#242017 Gmc AcadiaStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
909 complaints4 recalls1375 TSBs
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#252017 Nissan RogueSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
837 complaints5 recalls2 invest.261 TSBs
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#262017 Tesla Model SLarge Cars
663 complaints9 recalls16 invest.92 TSBs
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#272017 Subaru ForesterSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
764 complaints1 recalls1 invest.422 TSBs
76411422779
#282017 Ford F 350
729 complaints2 recalls3 invest.9 TSBs
729239769
#292017 Honda AccordMidsize Cars
732 complaints2 recalls94 TSBs
7322094742
#302017 Honda CivicCompact Cars
715 complaints5 recalls254 TSBs
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#312017 Tesla Model XStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
408 complaints10 recalls16 invest.117 TSBs
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#322017 Jeep Grand CherokeeStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
546 complaints6 recalls2 invest.342 TSBs
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#332017 Kia SportageSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
516 complaints4 recalls2 invest.187 TSBs
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#342017 Nissan AltimaMidsize Cars
497 complaints3 recalls3 invest.245 TSBs
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#352017 Dodge Grand CaravanMinivan - 2WD
515 complaints3 recalls102 TSBs
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#362017 Ram 3500
409 complaints13 recalls4 invest.383 TSBs
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#372017 Honda RidgelineSmall Pickup Trucks 2WD
411 complaints7 recalls5 invest.161 TSBs
41175161496
#382017 Chevrolet Bolt EvSmall Station Wagons
449 complaints4 recalls2 invest.1049 TSBs
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#392017 Gmc Sierra 1500
460 complaints5 recalls1009 TSBs
460501009485
#402017 Ford ExpeditionStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
444 complaints4 recalls114 TSBs
44440114464
#412017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
425 complaints3 recalls2 invest.180 TSBs
42532180460
#422017 Jeep WranglerSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
401 complaints5 recalls3 invest.141 TSBs
40153141456
#432017 Kia ForteMidsize Cars
419 complaints3 recalls137 TSBs
41930137434
#442017 Chevrolet TraverseStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
412 complaints3 recalls996 TSBs
41230996427
#452017 Toyota Rav4Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
402 complaints3 recalls1 invest.206 TSBs
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#462017 Audi Q7Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
388 complaints7 recalls1191 TSBs
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#472017 Jeep CompassSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
374 complaints4 recalls2 invest.250 TSBs
37442250414
#482017 Acura MdxSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
334 complaints6 recalls3 invest.229 TSBs
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#492017 Kia OptimaMidsize Cars
336 complaints3 recalls3 invest.175 TSBs
33633175381
#502017 Mercedes Benz C300Compact Cars
280 complaints15 recalls2 invest.139 TSBs
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Data sourced from NHTSA complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.