I can't believe they are still using plastic parts for key components. Jaguar/Ford had the same problem with the timing chain tensioners way back in 1997. This is what happens when you let bean counters build cars. 😮

Was waiting for BMW and Mercedes to come into the picture. On my second BMW (71reg) with the same 2.0d B47 engine (up to 60mpg) and I can quite honestly say I have never had bother with any of them. Oil changed every 5000 miles and taken down the bypass at 70mph keeping the EGR clean If I'm going a short distance I just take the bus. No point clogging it up. Horror stories I find with cars tend to be because a lot of them are neglected. I tend to buy cars just before a face lift as the manufacturers have ironed out the problems.

The issues with Ingenium engines goes way deeper than chain tensioners. They are to be avoided at all costs because of the long service intervals and the fact that people who buy them don’t service them because they can’t afford to spend anything more than just a pcp payment.

Easy, just buy cars from Japan and Korean brands. But airheads like a badge and so are more attracted to the German premiums.

I’m on my 4th Landrover car, I do love them. I had a BMW X5M in between which had mechanical problems whereas LR problems have mainly been software related. My latest is a Defender and again, another software issue, nothing that has stopped the car running, just things flashing on the dash and things like not always recognising the speed signs. All fixed under warranty. One thing I would say is that the oil can be changed in between services, no one stops you! I never buy a LR without extending the warranty. I’ve probably put the mockers on myself now!

This is a great great channel on a par with high peak auto. Great job matey!!

Great video good that you name and shame these major motor manufacturers keep up this great quest 👍 👍👍👍👍

Great video, interesting to see so many Ford & JLR models

Brilliant video, love your work.

Bought my sister a 208 mk2 After 2 yrs no problem full dealer service just had a full service done in February now engine warning flashing display and loss in power now my nephew next to main dealer 3hrs early with no loss of power he made it phew if was later in rush hour may have being problems great advice and video .

The revised Ecoboost seems a very good engine. I have a mate who covers about 60,000km a year is his Focus and it's been flawless. He's up to about 220,000km now.

I knew Land rover would be on the list what about the crankshaft failure on the 3 litre Discovery 4 ?

Very useful and specific information, thank you. Do you have any knowledge of Giulietta 2.0 JTDM-2 with the TCT gearbox in terms of reliability?

Very informative 👍

Just bought audi a4 1.4 2016 tfsi and there is a slight vibration on the gear stick all the time, no issues but just wondering what’s causing this and if it’s a cause for concern? Thanks

Was wondering if anyone here could tell me if my 2020 Seat Leon eHybrid FR 1.4 204ps DSG6 is using a dry or wet clutch? and how to best maintain them?

For Dq200. Dry clutch dsg. What servicing is required? I know they'll tell you sealed for life and none needed but can you still service it?

You should be able to specify metal guides for chains etc in the options list, even having to pay say £200 for a ten pound (at best) piece of metal would be worth it to me.

The most unreliable I experienced were Ford, Vauxhall, Renault, Saab (the 9-3 based on the Vauxhall chassis), Peugeot, and Fiat. The most reliable, and ironically the brand none-owners seem to constantly criticise based on myth and bullshit, was BMW. I always stayed well away from anything Jaguar / LandRover because they are well known to be the most unreliable brand of all, and had I risked getting involved with them, no doubt they would top the unreliability list.

Very useful. I see now why I stick to my 2005 2L Zetec petrol Ford ( manual) that I have owned since 2006 which has been great, and is now, apart from VED. I also have a 2010 KIA Piccanto. Why change and buy a load of trouble? Keep up the good warnings.

Sadly, brand loyalty wins out for JLR; my sister has leased their products from Freelander 2 through Evoque and now on her second Velar. No major engine issues however every one has suffered a myriad of other issues, yet she stays loyal. Beggars belief 😮😮

So what gearbox does the automatic Kuga have after the facelift in 2016?

Were the issues on the MK1 208 not sorted during the facelift?

We have sadly lost competent genuine car engineers. This is obvious during the last 10 years or so. All by design in my opinion! I’ll still be driving my Astra VXR Nurburgring and fix it without too much trouble 👍

Good video. This is simply trying to give people good, free advice. 👏

What the XC 90 2018 like ?

although I agree with the findings, it's predominantly based on mechanical failure, it's the electrical issues that you need to focus on also. VAG cars top of the list, and prices eye watering.

The problems with the Ecoboost put me off buying a Focus, so i decided on quite a rare car, a 1.0tsi Skoda Scala, i hope they are reliable. Ive seen a few on the roads. A nice car to drive and it has a good engine.

Is the ford fiesta petrol hatch 1.1 ti-vct engine ok ? 2018 model just wondering 💭

I see some cars on the road that surprise me as i thought ,the description of BAD company was JLR !!!!

So very well done on this, how can these errors in build be taking place in the 21st Century! People spend their hard earned on what they consider a good car only to have problems that should NOT appear at all! How does a manufacturer end up using what are basically sub standard parts in one of our most expensive outlays!

Oh look, a Land Rover/ Range Rover aka sh17box😂

I am a first timer to your site - great presentation .

Definitely land rover and range rover. Every person I know who had one had serious problems with them . That includes the new ones.

I've had two range rovers. Bought the second still under warranty.....like every two weeks something had to be replaced. Sold it when just serviced.

Considering almost all the issues you raised are because of design flaws, why are they not ALL subject to recalls, why does the buyer have to foot the bill to correct these issues!! Ridiculous!

The Land Rover Ingenium diesel engines also suffer from horrific oil dilution. Meaning the engine oil can have litres of diesel watering it down causing wear on everything.

Great information for prospective buyers but so depressing at the same time.

My daily drive is a 1999 Lexus 300gs. It is mega reliable. Nearly 200,000 miles. Emissions are 0.02 a failure is 2.26 a garage who tested the car asked if it's a new engine. He didn't belive it was the same engine. I can certainly afford to buy a new luxury car. I ask myself why risk buying a new unreliable car. I'll drive my Lexus till it falls apart. Audi, Mercedes and B.M.W's haven't got good reviews. It has to be another Lexus. I also own an old XJ8 and a Bentley.

Timestamps would be nice

Very interesting

So you shouldn’t have any problems with a dsg wet clutch?

The years for the Ecoboost is not true. The MK4 focus has never had a wet belt to drive the car in the 1.0l ecoboosts and the fiesta had a chain since the MHEV engines were introduced. 2018, 2019 and 2020 fiesta 1.0l all have wet belts

Hi, I have a 2017 Golf 1.6 TDI with the dry clutch DQ200 gearbox and has done 86k miles so far, it's been completely reliable so far and I think the DQ200 gearbox after 2017 is fine because they changed the oil from synthetic to mineral. It's the synthetic oil in the older dry clutches that caused problem as far as I'm aware. Mine has been perfect so far and resetting DSG adaptation after a service every year certainly helps to prolong the life as well.

What about the Audi a4 tfsi 1.4 2016 is that the same engine as these a3’s as I’ve just bought one lol, full Audi history, 46k miles

Powershift known in Australia as the Powershit for good reason. Ford treated its customers appallingly badly, paid a big fine as a result.

Oh Dear. You've got me worried now. Just bought a audi a3 tfsi 1.5 saloon 2020 model. Does it have that dodgy gear box?

It's a disgrace that Land Rover continue to be so unreliable. I recall seeing a Which magazine decades ago where they were criticised for their unreliability. Think of the sales they have lost over the years because of this.

Hello, Good afternoon. I have budget of £10K max and looking for a car for small family, My first requirement is reliability and cheap maintenance. Are SEAT Leons 1.2 or 1.0 or 1.4 are reliable ? Auris are expensive, What other options you suggest.

I didn't think they made a reliable land rover group vehicle

My tip is “Avoid ALL JLR products!

I'd avoid any CVT, and if possible any turbo or hybrid. Avoid any air suspension too. Luckily we have y61 patrols and 3 door land cruisers here they don't meet EU requirements but they never go wrong. Also many weird but reliable Toyotas like Fortuner, Rush and Innova

I've had around 25 cars, and the top 3 for unreliability were all Peugeot. They are absolutely crap motors. Wouldn't have a Peugeot now if you gave it me for free.

Had cmax good car

JLR are owned by Tata so quality is questionable 😮

kuga not cougar, evoque not evoke

Genius

The wet belt ecoboost used a specialist oil If people put that in rather than standard oil the engine is fine

JLR are just shite full stop.

Im in Australia but Fords are always on these lists,they must be total Krapp

Make your life easier and buy a car from the Toyota and Lexus line up.

Look out for new Honda Civic's 1.0

Ford...pass the barf bags please.

Fab powershit box from Ford 😂😂😂

Typical list of unreliable vehicles and l do like your comment if you want a reliable small car buy a Toyota Yaris and l live in Australia were Toyota has been the largest selling brand in Australia for the past 25 years and will be for a long time and the only other brand that may take the crown is Mazda and the five most reliable brands which are very common on Australian roads are Honda Lexus Mazda Suzuki and if course Toyota and we have two vehicles mine is my 1997 Toyota Hilux which is still running well after 4 years of ownership and through research l have probably bought an indestructible unbreakable and extremely reliable vehicle and our other car is my wife's 2017 Suzuki Baleno has only done 78000 kilometres and it's fine bought it and the end of last year by the way my Hilux has done only 436000 kilometres and l only paid aud $1500 for it 4 years ago and remember reliability is a luxury when buying a vehicle it should be the most important thing you need to consider when buying a vehicle we do have the European brands they aren't that popular in Australia and another thing is 80% of Toyota's built in the past 20 years are still on the road and l do see a couple of 30 year old Toyota's driving around

Confused why a mk2 Lexus GS is on the thumbnail 😂

I really do think youtube has an unhealthy obsession with reliability.

In summary dont buy a ford lol 😅

This video is pretty basic. The power shift was in so many other vehicles, they are a dreadful box. But you should be stating all vehicles fitted

Yes the fiesta is so bad it’s one of the best sellers ever Here’s my opinion This video is total bollox

How do you know all this? You are not a main dealer. You are simply reiterating all the usual KZfaq myths based on nothing. You’ve never owned these cars. One of your commentators said Ingenium engines suffer from lack of maintenance because the periods are too long. Well yes but there’s nothing to stop you servicing it more often. I’ve run jags for years and they are faultless. But I service them at normal intervals. People like you just spread bad news to get views. Well you won’t be getting anymore from me

Unreliable and expensive shite that will drain your bank account; -Any BMW -Any Land Rover/Range Rover -Most Audis -Most Mercs -Any Tesla Here in Australia there are still plenty of people who buy stupidly expensive German cars (they cost about 30-50% more here new or used), which cost an absolute fortune to maintain when they inevitably go wrong. And Land Rover got so badly battered by the introduction of the LandCruiser, and later on other more reliable Japanese 4x4s (their market share for the 4x4 market went from 95% to 5%), that they almost pulled out of Australia altogether. And we still say that if you want to explore the Outback, take a Land Rover. If you want to come back, take a LandCruiser.