Think Twice: 10 SUVs From 2025 Buyers May Regret Purchasing
Not every new SUV lives up to the hype, even in 2025. From reliability concerns to ownership costs and everyday frustrations, these SUVs have raised red flags that could leave buyers wishing they had chosen differently.
Jeep Grand Cherokee Or Grand Cherokee 4xe
This famous SUV keeps having issues with reliability according to surveys from many owners year after year. The problems often pop up in the complex electronics steering and suspension systems which are expensive things to fix later.
Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV)
The brand new platform for this Mazda has had early problems especially with the complex plug-in hybrid system. Owners report issues with the electric batteries and the way the transmission shifts which really pulls down the reliability score.
Volkswagen Taos
This small SUV is stylish and priced pretty well but Consumer Reports has it listed as one of the least dependable subcompact models. Common issues include problems with the brakes engine electronics and weird noises and leaks that just keep happening.
Ford Escape Hybrid
The hybrid version of the Ford Escape has seen a big drop in reliability scores recently after many owners reported battery and brake-related issues. The infotainment system can also act really erratic sometimes going completely blank which is very annoying when you’re driving.
Land Rover Models (In General)
Land Rover as a brand ranks very low in overall reliability and their luxury SUVs often have problems with electrical components and expensive repairs. You might love the fancy look but be ready for some serious money draining maintenance down the line with this one.
Honda Prologue
This is Honda’s first big all-electric SUV but it uses a platform from General Motors and early predicted reliability scores are not good. New electric vehicles sometimes have more issues than regular gas cars and this model appears to be dealing with some growing pains.
Kia EV9
As a brand-new electric model this large Kia SUV is also experiencing early issues with build quality and the powertrain. Owners report that these problems can be quite severe and it affects its predicted reliability score a lot.
Genesis GV60
This electric crossover shares parts with other models in its family and has had a lot of reports about issues with a critical electrical part called the integrated charging control unit. When there is a problem with shared electrical components like that it can affect a lot of cars quickly.
Volvo XC60 Plug-In Hybrid
The standard XC60 is fine, but the new hybrid version has bad owner reports. Adding that electric stuff causes a bunch of repair problems you won’t want to deal with. Buyer beware on this one.
Jeep Wrangler
This Jeep is legendary, but guess what? It’s not reliable! Seriously. There are constant reports of big problems. If you need a reliable daily ride, forget it. Look at other trucks right now.
