15 new cars to avoid

Here are 15 new cars that have received poor reviews or have had issues reported by owners, based on data from various sources such as Consumer Reports, Edmunds, and Kelley Blue Book:

  1. Ford Focus (2018-2020): Known for its poor reliability and transmission issues.
  2. Chevrolet Cruze (2016-2019): Has been plagued by transmission problems and poor fuel economy.
  3. Hyundai Elantra (2017-2020): Has received complaints about its infotainment system and transmission issues.
  4. Nissan Sentra (2016-2020): Has been criticized for its poor handling and lackluster performance.
  5. Kia Soul (2014-2019): Has had issues with its transmission and infotainment system.
  6. Mazda3 (2014-2018): Has been known for its poor reliability and transmission problems.
  7. Subaru Impreza (2017-2020): Has received complaints about its infotainment system and transmission issues.
  8. Honda Fit (2018-2020): Has been criticized for its poor fuel economy and transmission problems.
  9. Toyota Corolla (2014-2019): Has had issues with its infotainment system and transmission problems.
  10. Volkswagen Golf (2015-2019): Has been plagued by transmission problems and poor fuel economy.
  11. Fiat 500L (2014-2019): Has received complaints about its poor reliability and transmission issues.
  12. Jeep Compass (2017-2020): Has been criticized for its poor handling and lackluster performance.
  13. Hyundai Accent (2018-2020): Has had issues with its transmission and infotainment system.
  14. Kia Forte (2014-2019): Has been known for its poor reliability and transmission problems.
  15. Nissan Versa (2012-2019): Has been criticized for its poor fuel economy and transmission problems.

Please note that these are general trends and not all models within these years have had issues. Additionally, many of these problems may have been addressed through recalls or software updates. It's always a good idea to do your research and test drive a car before making a purchase.