New Cars To Avoid

Consumer Reports asked their members in the US about their cars and their satisfaction in owning those vehicles. The question asked of subscribers, “Considering all factors (price, performance, reliability, comfort, enjoyment, etc.), would you get this car if you had it to do all over again?”

The percentage score indicates how many respondents said yes to the question. Below are seven car/truck categories and the lowest scores for each category. The owner satisfaction score is based on two or three model years of data. For models with an asterisk below (*), the score is owner satisfaction based on one model year only.

Kia Rio

Car: Kia Rio*

Definitely would buy again: 40 percent

Jeep Compass

SUV: Jeep Compass*/Jeep Patriot

Definitely would buy again: 46 percent

Hyundai Veloster

Sporty Car: Hyundai Veloster

Definitely would buy again: 50 percent

Nissan Quest

Minivan: Nissan Quest

Definitely would buy again: 54 percent

Mercedes CLA

Luxury Car: Mercedes-Benz CLA

Definitely would buy again: 55 percent

Nissan Altima

Family Sedan: Nissan Altima

Definitely would buy again: 58 percent

Nissan Frontier

Pickup Truck: Nissan Frontier

Definitely would buy again: 60 percent