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What is the best/most reliable used midsize SUV

Posted on 5/3/22 at 7:51 pm
Posted by SlowFlowPro
Simple Solutions to Complex Probs
Member since Jan 2004
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Posted on 5/3/22 at 7:51 pm
Other than Kia Telluride/Hyundai Palisade (premium on those is way too high).

I was looking at rankings and a lot had the Grand Cherokee listed pretty high. I'm dubious of any Chrysler products b/c of history. Has their long-term quality changed?

How is the quality of Ford Explorers in the 2017-2019 range?

I see good deals all the time on Volkswagen Atlas, but I'm leery of buying any German cars used.

It's getting super hard to do any real research online these days b/c of how advanced SEO has gotten, so that's why I come to the OT.

*ETA: no Toyotas. Not trying to pax that tax on top of the used vehicle tax going on. Also 4Runners are too thirsty.
This post was edited on 5/3/22 at 7:55 pm
Posted by LSUBogeyMan
Member since Oct 2021
1181 posts
Posted on 5/3/22 at 7:52 pm to
4Runner
Posted by Bullfrog
Running Through the Wet Grass
Member since Jul 2010
59072 posts
Posted on 5/3/22 at 7:53 pm to
RAV4 it it’s loaded.
Posted by billjamin
Houston
Member since Jun 2019
15082 posts
Posted on 5/3/22 at 7:53 pm to
4Runner or GX.
Posted by LewDawg
Member since May 2009
76558 posts
Posted on 5/3/22 at 7:53 pm to
I have a 2017 Explorer. I have 66k miles on it and I haven’t had to do anything other than oil changes and standard upkeep. It’s time for new tires, but other than that I’ve no complaints. It fits everyone and the dogs comfortably.

I’m sure I’ll think differently after our road trip to Wyoming this Christmas
Posted by Poichess
Member since Jun 2019
1119 posts
Posted on 5/3/22 at 7:53 pm to
I 2nd the 4Runner

All others are the same vehicle
Posted by STLDawg
The Lou
Member since Apr 2015
4198 posts
Posted on 5/3/22 at 7:54 pm to
Find yourself a vintage Pontiac Aztek.
Posted by SlowFlowPro
Simple Solutions to Complex Probs
Member since Jan 2004
451588 posts
Posted on 5/3/22 at 7:55 pm to
I gave up my promising chemistry career in high school.
Posted by RichJ
The Land of the CoonAss
Member since Nov 2016
4176 posts
Posted on 5/3/22 at 7:59 pm to
The Grand Cherokee is the most awarded mid-suv on the planet, so may be some validity there. It used to be a relatively simple, unibody crossover, but as gov’t mandates(safety, economy, etc)have increased complexity, so has reliability. I drive one regularly as a company provided vehicle, and am quite familiar with them. Limited to driver, +4 passengers, it lacks flexibility of 3 rows of seats. The newer L version took care of that, but is newer, and less reliability data is available
Posted by Pettifogger
I don't really care, Margaret
Member since Feb 2012
83553 posts
Posted on 5/3/22 at 8:01 pm to
quote:

4Runner or GX.



GX is 100% a bargain if you can deal with the outdated tech
Posted by UltimaParadox
North Carolina
Member since Nov 2008
47298 posts
Posted on 5/3/22 at 8:01 pm to
Toyota or Honda... If neither of those Mazda CX-5/CX-9
Posted by Bunk Moreland
Member since Dec 2010
62489 posts
Posted on 5/3/22 at 8:02 pm to
My 2013 must have had at least six recall fixes. But, at least those were covered. It was pretty reliable overall besides needing some sway bars or something and finally crapped out around 100k. It is wild how my 2021 feels like exactly the same car, but with better electronic tech.
Posted by LSUGUMBO
Shreveport, LA
Member since Sep 2005
9211 posts
Posted on 5/3/22 at 8:05 pm to
My MIL still drives my 2006 Grand Cherokee- not very often, but I put 160,000 trouble free miles on it before I gave it to her in 2014. If she would admit that she’s never going to drive again, I’d likely look hard at keeping it for my 14 year old to learn to drive in. I had no problems with it at all, and the only problems she’s had have been self inflicted because it’s not driven enough.

If they had come out with the Grand Cherokee L a year earlier, I would have pushed for that instead of the Atlas I got my wife.
Posted by billjamin
Houston
Member since Jun 2019
15082 posts
Posted on 5/3/22 at 8:09 pm to
quote:

GX is 100% a bargain if you can deal with the outdated tech

Yep. Can get a soccer mom lease return for a decent price. Or at least you used to be able to.
Posted by Slippy
Across the rivah
Member since Aug 2005
7134 posts
Posted on 5/3/22 at 8:10 pm to
I have a 2020 Explorer that I leased for my job. I have a year left and then I’m gonna buy it. I love it.

There was some bad press about the 2019-20 models, but I haven’t seen it. I love it. Favorite car I have had overall. About to drive it to Big Bend.
Posted by Matt225
St. George
Member since Dec 2019
1068 posts
Posted on 5/3/22 at 8:10 pm to
I would only consider Toyota, Honda, Mazda.
But is I had to go outside right now the Ford Edge is likely their most reliable and highest customer satisfactions out there.
Posted by Reservoir dawg
Member since Oct 2013
14784 posts
Posted on 5/3/22 at 8:13 pm to
I'd start with Honda and Toyota.
Posted by TheArrogantCorndog
Highland Rd
Member since Sep 2009
15292 posts
Posted on 5/3/22 at 8:15 pm to
Honda Pilot
Posted by chinesebandit56
Brusly
Member since Apr 2017
183 posts
Posted on 5/3/22 at 8:21 pm to
My last two vehicles were a 4Runner, traded in after I was hit from behind, I put 60K miles on it, no issues at all. I then bought a Grand Cherokee, 88 K miles later, no issues at all. Just routine maintenance on both, nothing major at all. Would recommend both.
Posted by whiskey over ice
Member since Sep 2020
3576 posts
Posted on 5/3/22 at 8:24 pm to
Are Kia’s and Hyundais really considered the most reliable?
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