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Know the bad years before you buy.
Every model year of 470 popular cars, trucks and SUVs ranked by 615,916 owner complaints and 4,037 safety recalls filed with the U.S. government. No opinions — just the data, year by year.
Most-searched models
- Toyota RAV4
2010–2025 · 5,040 complaints
Avoid 2019, 2020, 2021, 2024 · Best 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016
- Honda Pilot
2010–2025 · 6,573 complaints
Avoid 2016, 2017, 2019, 2025 · Best 2010, 2012, 2014, 2015
- Toyota Highlander
2010–2025 · 3,549 complaints
Avoid 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023 · Best 2011, 2014, 2016, 2025
- Toyota Tacoma
2010–2025 · 2,599 complaints
Avoid 2010, 2012, 2024, 2025 · Best 2013, 2014, 2015, 2020
- Toyota Camry
2010–2024 · 4,856 complaints
Avoid 2010, 2011, 2012, 2018 · Best 2017, 2022, 2023, 2024
- Honda CR-V
2010–2025 · 10,573 complaints
Avoid 2017, 2018, 2024, 2025 · Best 2010, 2012, 2013, 2022
- Mazda CX-5
2012–2025 · 2,430 complaints
Avoid 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019 · Best 2015, 2017, 2022
- Nissan Rogue
2010–2025 · 6,481 complaints
Avoid 2017, 2018, 2023, 2025 · Best 2010, 2011, 2012, 2020
- Toyota Tundra
2010–2025 · 2,414 complaints
Avoid 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 · Best 2015, 2017, 2020, 2021
- Toyota 4Runner
2010–2025 · 1,046 complaints
Avoid 2011, 2022, 2023, 2025 · Best 2013, 2017, 2021, 2024
- Subaru Outback
2010–2025 · 7,647 complaints
Avoid 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 · Best 2010, 2012, 2014, 2023
- Ford Explorer
2010–2025 · 15,150 complaints
Avoid 2013, 2015, 2016, 2020 · Best 2010, 2019, 2023, 2024
- Subaru Forester
2010–2025 · 5,034 complaints
Avoid 2015, 2019, 2020, 2025 · Best 2011, 2012, 2013, 2024
- Ford Escape
2010–2025 · 18,481 complaints
Avoid 2013, 2014, 2017, 2020 · Best 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
- Jeep Grand Cherokee
2010–2025 · 11,432 complaints
Avoid 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015 · Best 2010, 2016, 2017, 2020
- Honda Accord
2010–2025 · 9,115 complaints
Avoid 2013, 2014, 2018, 2019 · Best 2011, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Honda Civic
2010–2025 · 6,551 complaints
Avoid 2010, 2016, 2018, 2022 · Best 2011, 2014, 2020, 2021
- Ford F-150
2010–2025 · 21,194 complaints
Avoid 2011, 2013, 2016, 2018 · Best 2010, 2020, 2024, 2025
- Jeep Wrangler
2010–2025 · 10,204 complaints
Avoid 2018, 2021, 2023, 2024 · Best 2011, 2015, 2017, 2025
- Toyota Corolla
2010–2025 · 4,430 complaints
Avoid 2010, 2011, 2014, 2020 · Best 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023
- Subaru Crosstrek
2012–2025 · 1,174 complaints
Avoid 2019, 2021, 2024, 2025 · Best 2013, 2014, 2015
- Acura MDX
2010–2025 · 1,999 complaints
Avoid 2016, 2020, 2022, 2025 · Best 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
- Honda Odyssey
2010–2025 · 5,051 complaints
Avoid 2018, 2019, 2020, 2025 · Best 2011, 2015, 2017, 2021
- Toyota Sienna
2010–2020 · 1,995 complaints
Avoid 2011, 2012, 2015 · Best 2016, 2019, 2020
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How the ranking works
For every model we compare its own model years using a Complaint Index built from NHTSA owner complaints, reported crashes, fires, injuries and deaths, and “Do Not Drive” recalls, adjusted for how long each year has been on the road. The worst quarter of a model’s years is marked Avoid, the best quarter Best. It is a measure of reported safety problems, not a reliability rating. Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the full methodology.