The Fiat is one of the world’s easiest and funnest cars to drive, but it also has a very high return rate for the first year. Many owners claim that the car is unreliable.
Many buyers explain their decision of returning their Fiat within the first year by stating that, “As a brand, FIATs are plagued by the reputation of being unreliable, and the FIAT 500 has been a mainstay on unreliable vehicle lists by JD Power and Consumer Reports.”
Mitsubishi Mirage Hatchback
The Mitsubishi Mirage Hatchback doesn’t just give the mirage of being cheap; it actually is. Despite having a very good fuel economy and being one of the cheapest cars you can get when on sale, the Mirage has been criticized for having very slow acceleration speeds, a rough and noisy engine, excessive road noise at highway speeds, and a low-buck interior.
This led to many owners returning the Mirage within the first year of having bought it, and to be fair; it's preferable to spend a little bit more money on a far better car.
MINI Clubman
The Mini Cooper hatchback has a more stretched-out version called the Clubman. The first series of Clubmans had small suicide rear doors, with later models having full-size doors. Although many consider the Clubman to be a station wagon, it still looks a bit odd, like a badly stretched Mini Cooper.
The car's beautiful aesthetic and comfortable driving made it a favorite when it first came out. However, very high maintenance costs and poor automotive critic reviews led 11 percent of buyers to get rid of the Clubman within the first year of ownership.
Land Rover
Land Rover is an iconic automaker, but in 2018, it found that nearly 7 percent of its buyers were returning their vehicles within the first year after purchasing. Considering the Land Rover's SUV market is fairly small, this is a worrying figure for the company.
Land Rover is known for its smooth yet powerful off-road features. What is slightly more problematic is the way it drives on a regular freeway.
GMC Canyon
Starting at $22,000, the GMC Canyon is definitely a slightly more affordable option than its competitors when it comes to pickup trucks. A great light-duty pickup truck, the Canyon has incredible mileage per gallon and is also very reliable.
However, 5 percent of owners still return the car within the first year. So, if you're in the market for a good pickup truck, you might want to take a look at other options before making a purchase.