2. Jaguar
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In 2015, Jaguar attempted to buck its decades-old reputation for being unreliable by unveiling the Jaguar EliteCare warranty plan. At five years/60,000 miles, it’s one of the best warranties offered by a premium automaker. Unfortunately, buyers might have to use it more often than they’d like. Out of every 100 cars, buyers reported a frustrating 148 issues.
1. Fiat
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Back before it left the U.S. market in the 1980s, Fiat was sidled with the acronym “Fix It Again, Tony.” Flash forward three decades, and not much has changed. Despite a limited lineup in America, modern Fiats have developed a reputation for unreliability. According to the J.D. Power survey, it’s actually the most unreliable mass-market brand on sale stateside. Per every 100 cars, unhappy buyers reported 163 issues.