Consumer Reports 10 Least Satisfying Cars to Own in 2023

We can’t help but wonder if the dealer experience is part of why the Forte makes this list. The Forte isn’t the most exciting car in the world, but overall, it’s a good car. It could be more comfortable, sure, but it doesn’t seem that bad.

It’s probably not a great sign for Nissan that it took as long as it did to come up with something to say about it. It’s just not memorable. And, apparently, not something people want to re-buy.

Hey, look. Another Nissan is on the list. I actually know a couple who likes theirs, but it’s pretty small, so I wouldn’t be surprised if people feel like they’ve outgrown it pretty quickly.

There are actually quite a few subcompact crossovers on this list, and the Taos is one of them. Maybe the real lesson here is that anything in the category is a risky buy.

Disappointed in your Kia Forte? Interested in trading it in for a crossover? Unfortunately for you, owners were even less happy with the Seltos than they were with the Forte.

We’re not sure what Jeep can do to fix this, but anything below the Cherokee is going to come with the stigma that it’s not a “real Jeep.” Heck, people will even sometimes say that about the Cherokee.

It’s cool that the AMG GLA 45 exists, but something tells us not a lot of GLA owners went for the AMG. Maybe if they had, they’d have been happier with their purchase.

Having lived with a QX50 for a year back when I worked for one of those other car sites, this one makes sense. The engine/transmission combo makes it weird to drive, and the gas mileage isn’t very good. At least it finally has Apple CarPlay now.

It’s a little surprising to see that the GLB did worse on this survey than the GLA, but the GLA is cheaper, so it does have that going for it. But for a few thousand more dollars than the GLB, you can get the much more satisfying GLC.

The Atlas has a spacious interior, and if that’s what you’re looking for that in a three-row SUV, it could be a tempting buy. Unfortunately, then you have to live with it. Seeing it make this list (at least in Cross Sport form) is not at all surprising.