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Reliability and safety guides grounded in the same NHTSA data behind our vehicle pages.
Jeep Wrangler: Years to Avoid & Common Problems
Sharon Ben-Moshe · July 9, 2026
The 2018 Jeep Wrangler leads all model years with 2,613 NHTSA complaints, part of 22,587 complaints and 143 investigations across the lineup. See which years to avoid and why.
Recall vs. Technical Service Bulletin: Key Differences
Sharon Ben-Moshe · July 7, 2026
A recall is a free, mandatory safety fix. A Technical Service Bulletin is optional shop guidance that isn't always free — here's why that gap matters when buying used.
Jeep Grand Cherokee and Patriot Common Problems Guide
Sharon Ben-Moshe · July 7, 2026
Shopping for a used Grand Cherokee or Patriot? Here's what NHTSA complaint data shows about each model's known trouble spots, year by year.
Rod Bearing Knock vs. Timing Chain Rattle: Buyer Guide
Sharon Ben-Moshe · July 7, 2026
Engine knock and timing chain rattle sound alike but mean very different things. Here's how to tell them apart before buying a used car.
Ford PowerShift Transmission Problems: What to Know
Sharon Ben-Moshe · July 7, 2026
The Ford PowerShift dual-clutch transmission in the Fiesta and Focus caused years of jerking and hesitation complaints. Here's what a used-car buyer should check before buying one.
CVT Transmission Problems: What Used-Car Buyers Need to Know
Sharon Ben-Moshe · July 7, 2026
Nissan's CVT-equipped Altima and Pathfinder have drawn thousands of complaints about shuddering and early failure. Here's what used-car buyers should check before buying.