Top five most unreliable cars
15th December 2011
Cars and personal vehicles are one of the most important components of daily life, yet unfortunately, not all of them deliver the services that we desire. Unreliable cars come in many shapes and sizes, but what are the five most unreliable around?
Land Rover Discovery
According to the Daily Mail, Land Rovers have been voted the most unreliable cars by Which?, with the Land Rover Discovery being named the most unreliable, despite its £46,000 price tag. The costlier Range Rover Sport was also hailed as being notably unreliable, as was the more financially friendly Freelander.
Renault Megane
In an article on the most unreliable car, The Telegraph explained that both of these next entries had features that helped them to earn this title. Renault Megane drivers are said to be consistently plagued with an electrical fault, affecting nearly 40% of these cars.
BMW M3
The same article explained how 40% of BMW M3 vehicles needed repairs to axle and suspension components, making them another likely candidate for the most unreliable car. The notoriety concerning this fault means that the model is now synonymous with such problems.
Ford Focus
Despite the fact that the Ford Focus routinely appears as one of the best selling cars for the UK, it is also said to be one of the most unreliable. According to thisismoney.co.uk, the CC version of this car came eighth in a top ten list of unreliable cars, scoring just 77.2% for reliability – compared to 98.1% for the dependable Kia Picanto.
Renault Espace
Renault certainly seem to be dominating the unreliable charts, with their Espace also being considered unreliable. According to a report on the Daily Mail, this vehicle boasts the unenviable feat of having the highest breakdown costs – with 17% of breakdowns leaving motorists stranded at the roadside.
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