Buying used cars sometimes equals a hard deal to which the car finder has to dedicate quite much time in order for the best match. The fact is lots of models sold out there bring their owners torments. So how to get rid of them. Hopefully, ConsumerReports.org has listed 20 used cars (models from 2003- 2012) you should not buy.

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10. Volkswagen Touareg

The first generation of the Volkswagen Touareg received negative reviews from users who claimed the car got problems with the center support bearings’ premature failure, which adds up to the list of faults including Engine Major, Transmission Minor, Fuel System, Drive System, Power Equipment, Electrical System, and Audio System.

The initial version of the Volkswagen Touareg received negative reviews from users

9. Saturn Relay

Released in 2005, the Saturn Relay was soon cut off it production for poor sales figures, which blames for the unresponsive handling, noisy cabin, and insubstantial fit and finish. Consumer Reports ranks the minivan's reliability low, specifically in Transmission Minor, Power Equipment, Body Hardware, Squeaks and Rattles, Paint and Trim, Brakes, Suspension, Climate System, Electrical System, Fuel System, Drive System,  and Engine Cooling (model 2007) faults.

Though released in 2005, the Saturn Relay was soon cut off it production for poor sales figures

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8. Saturn Outlook

The Saturn Outlook followed its cousin steps to join the worst used cars ranked by Consumer Reports. This model could only stand its ground in the auto market in 3 years from 2007 to 2010, then came to a discontinuity. The reason was clear. It, according to Consumer Reports, failed to meet demands of Transmission Major, Transmission Minor,  Audio System Power, Equipment Squeaks and Rattles Suspension, Climate System Electrical and Drive System.

This model could only stand its ground in the auto market in 3 years from 2007 to 2010, then came to a death

7. Nissan Armada

When mentioning to the Nissan Armada, people are often impressed by its vigorous towing capacity of up to 9,100 pounds. Sadly, this feature couldn’t draw back the customers’ interest for numerous faults. The 2010 models were the worst with Power Equipment, Body Hardware, Squeaks and Rattles, Paint and Trim, Climate System, and Electrical System faults.

The impressive towing capacity couldn’t draw back the customers’ interest for numerous faults

6. Mini Cooper S

Everybody loves the Mini Cooper S’s styling design, which secures car buyers’ interest in the car but to buy a used one will soon disappoint you by a wide range of faults in this model; to name some: Body Hardware, Squeaks and Rattles, Paint and Trim (model 2008), Exhaust Suspension, Climate System (model 2003) fuel system transmission, and engine cooling faults.

Buying a used Mini Cooper S will soon disappoint you by a wide range of faults in this model

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5. Mercedes-Benz GL-Class

Fans of the famous German car maker can never believe a Mercedes-Benz ever got into the list but they can’t deny those following faults in the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Transmission Major, Engine Minor, Audio System, Power Equipment, Body Hardware, Paint and Trim, Suspension, Electrical System, Fuel System, Drive System.

Fans of the famous German car maker can never believe a Mercedes-Benz ever got into the list but it did

4. Kia Sorento V6

The Kia Sorento V6 was frown upon for issues with Engine Major, Drive System, Engine Cooling, Power Equipment, Body Hardware, Squeaks and Rattles, Paint and Trim, Exhaust, Brakes, Climate System Fuel System, and unstable handling.

Safety of the V6 Kia Sorento was frown upon for issues with Power Equipment, Body Hardware, etc

3. 4-door Jeep Wrangler

Although having been active on roads since 1987 and surely upgraded to boost its performance over time, the Jeep Wrangler was still held responsible for Fuel System, Minor Transmission, noisy cabin, and reluctant steering.

The Jeep Wrangler was still held responsible for Fuel System, Minor Transmission,...

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2. GMC Acadia

GMC Acadia was the first crossover SUV that the car brand has ever developed. It is evident the Acadia has been improved to get better now but for a used car option, the 2007-2009 GMC Acadia models should not in your prioritized list for Transmission Major, Transmission Minor, Engine Major, Engine Minor,  Audio System Power, Equipment Squeaks and Rattles Suspension, Climate System Electrical System, Drive System and Engine Cooling.

For a used  car option, the 2007-2009 GMC Acadia models should not in your prioritized list

1. Nissan Pathfinder

The Nissan Pathfinder (Model 2005) suffered transmission problems, alongside body paint and fuel system issues.

The Nissan Pathfinder (Model 2005) suffered transmission alongside body paint and fuel system issues

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