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Worst Cars to Buy Used (Across All Categories)

The lowest-scoring vehicles across every body style — if you're shopping used, these are the models with the most complaints and highest repair risk.

Top pick

2017 Dodge Journey

68/100

"A budget-friendly crossover with notable compromises in long-term reliability and build quality that demands careful ownership."

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