The Toyota Tundra has great reviews, which is no wonder considering that Toyota has one of the strongest reputations in the auto market.
Still, this light-duty pickup truck is returned by 4 percent of owners within the first year, which isn’t bad compared to other competitors.
Mercedes-Benz G-Class
The Mercedes G-Class is one of the best SUVs ever made, rivaling Land Rover and other competitors for off-road features. The G-Class is known for its massive 416 horsepower, its twin-turbo V8 engine, and its luxurious appearance, but its hefty price tag of $124,000 might be a bit much for some people.
Apart from a high price tag, the fact that the tank guzzles fuel adds to an already high maintenance cost. This is probably what led 8 percent of buyers to return the massive G-Class Benz after just a year of purchasing.
Porsche
Another luxury automaker that has suffered a high return rate due to insanely high maintenance costs is Porsche. With nearly 8 percent of owners returning their Porsche within a year of having bought it, the company has certainly suffered losses.
The problem is that, when purchasing a Porsche, people often forget that the $40,000 they paid for the car is just the beginning of a long list of expenses. Maintaining a car like a Porsche requires money and time, and all the while, the car is dropping in value with every passing year.
Nissan Versa
The extremely affordable and reliable Nissan Versa is a great automobile. The only issue is it is missing many features that other similar competitors offer, even for their most basic cars. The simple-looking car isn't exactly exuding excitement, which is probably why a lot of its owners return it within the first year of purchasing it.
Automakers need to remember that while being basic is a good thing, it's important to not be too basic and strip the ride of any fun or thrill.
Chevrolet Avalanche
Pickup truck enthusiasts and consumers were extremely excited when Chevrolet finally revealed its newest pickup truck — the Avalanche. Unfortunately, the hype far exceeded the actual car, and the truck suffered from horrible speedometer issues, transmission failures, and quickly guzzling up oil.
Many people started to get rid of the car within the first year, and the Avalanche name became tarnished, making it better for the company to just let go of the truck instead of trying to fix it.