Top Ten Worst Cars — To Buy

Buying a car is one of the biggest financial decisions you'll make, and choosing the wrong model can lead to thousands in repair costs and rapid value loss. Based on 2025 and 2026 data from Consumer Reports and iSeeCars , here are the top ten worst cars to buy, categorized by their critical failures. 1. GMC Acadia (2026)

Build quality concerns, such as trim pieces around the windshield detaching. 6. Kia EV9 (2026) top ten worst cars to buy

In-car electronics are prone to freezing or going blank, and 12-volt battery failures often leave drivers stranded. 4. Mazda CX-90 PHEV (2026) Buying a car is one of the biggest

The plug-in hybrid version of the iconic Wrangler has been plagued by electrical and mechanical complexity that the brand has struggled to master. GMC Acadia (2026) Build quality concerns, such as

It holds the highest 5-year depreciation rate in the industry at 63.1% .

Despite its popularity, the 2026 Ram 1500 received one of the lowest individual vehicle scores—just —due to a critical systemic flaw.