Top 10 Least Reliable 2021 Models According to Consumer Reports
As you saw last week, the team at Consumer Reports published its automotive reliability report for 2021. We’re talking about predictions based on data from the past three years, a large survey of vehicle owners, and the magazine’s own evaluations.
Models from Mazda, Toyota, Lexus, Buick and Honda rank among the safest buys according to Consumer Reports.
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