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Popular cars that demand attention from consumers: find out which Hyundai, Volvo and Volkswagen models are considered “problematic” in 2024 and what to evaluate before making your choice.
The dream of owning a renowned brand vehicle can turn into a nightmare in the blink of an eye for many owners. Some popular cars, although attractive and from well-known manufacturers, are notorious for frustrating their owners with exorbitant maintenance costs. Therefore, in this article we have brought you some cars from Hyundai, Volvo and Volkswagen considered “problem cars” in the market.
One of the biggest concerns for luxury car owners is not just the initial price, but also the cost of parts and repairs. Surprisingly, these costs can exceed the retail price of the car, forcing owners to reconsider their choices. Below, we explore the ten faulty cars that most often lead their owners to this difficult decision.
Range Rover
Despite its prestige, the brand faces criticism for high maintenance costs and chronic problems, such as turbines that can cost up to R$7. It is worth noting that the brand is among the worst brands in reliability, with more than 244 problems presented in 100 vehicles surveyed.
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Mitsubishi Pajero Sport
With a considerable purchase value, this is one of the popular cars with higher repairs, with parts prices exceeding R$8.500 for simple headlights. Among the model's main problems is the 4N15 engine, which has a chronic problem with cracks in the exhaust manifold, which causes the engine to lose power and enter safety mode.
Hyundai Santa Fe
This is one of the Hyundai cars considered one of the brand's “defective cars” with the highest maintenance costs, considering that it has already reached more than R$26 thousand in mechanical problems.
O Santa Fe It is one of the Hyundai cars that has a suspension assembly that suffers from significant wear, mainly due to the weight of the car and the terrible conditions of Brazilian streets. Among other problems are the brakes, gearbox, high consumption, among others.
Volkswagen Golf with DSG gearbox
In addition to Hyundai cars, the famous Volkswagen brand also has defective cars. A damaged gearbox can cost more than R$20, making it a financial risk for buyers.
Volvo XC60
While Volvo is a trusted brand, this is one of the faulty cars that buyers should stay away from. A minor problem with the model's power steering pump can cost upwards of $9, catching many owners by surprise.
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Moving away from popular cars, we have the Jeep Grand Cherokee, known for its comfort and robustness, this model can generate astronomical expenses. Owners report maintenance that can cost up to R$223 thousand, making the sale often more advantageous.
Audi A3
This is one of the problematic cars, well-known for chronic problems, especially with the gearbox. Repair costs can reach R$15, making this a car for the bold. Other problems include the right headlight, which costs up to R$3.800. The turbo engine requires specialized maintenance and oil changes with the correct product.
volkswagen amarok
Volkswagen remains on the list of problematic cars with its famous pickup truck, which is a gamble that can weigh heavily on your pocket, with a list of basic repairs reaching R$23.948,92 and insurance of R$30.
BMW X1
Fun comes at a high price, and this is one of the defective cars with the highest suspension repair costs, which can cost up to R$15 for simple damage.
Subaru Forester
To finish the list of problematic cars is the Subaru Forester, with extremely high parts costs, it is better to avoid accidents, as simple repairs can cost thousands of reais.
