Source: Pixabay When it comes to legendary American cars, few names are as iconic as the pony-themed Ford Mustang. For over 55 years, the Mustang has provided generations of speed enthusiasts with their first taste of exhilarating red-blooded but highly accessible muscle car performance. While its most formidable competitors have faded over time, the Ford Mustang remains a staple in the sports car segment. Despite the Mustang’s enduring legacy, the nameplate is not known for its reliability–which is not surprising for muscle and sports cars.

Volkswagen Atlas by Alexander Migl - CC-BY-SA-4.0 Three-row SUVs are some of the most popular vehicles in North America. From their expanded seating capacity to comfortable interiors, three-row SUVs are a hit among families because they perfectly meet their needs. This segment is also among the most competitive markets, with plenty of options for would-be SUV buyers. With that said, a notable newcomer to the three-row SUV segment is the Volkswagen Atlas – the German company’s first foray into the three-row SUV class.

Source: Pixabay For those searching for an efficient family hauler, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid is sure to wind up on many shopping lists. And those looking to save will want to consider a used version. However, rushing out to buy any Highlander Hybrid could be a mistake. Not every model year is perfect. With this in mind, let’s explore the most reliable Toyota Highlander Hybrid years. We’ll see what carcomplaints.

Source: Pixabay Putting six people in a vehicle may not appear to be a challenge if you’ve got a three-row SUV. But what if your transportation needs must include substantial cargo room in the back? In this case, there’s only one option: trucks that seat 6. Read on as we look at what pickups are available with this capability. In most of today’s vehicles, the trend is to use a dual bucket seat configuration in the first row.

Photo by Dieny Portinanni on Unsplash We’ve evaluated the last twelve years (2000 – 2022) of CR-Vs to determine what we see as the best year for the model. This post will discuss what aspects of these models contributed to our decision. Price, safety ratings, features, and driveability all played a role. So did reliability, interior, and outward visibility. Without further delay, let’s explore our findings. 2020 Honda CR-V By choosing the 2020 Honda CR-V, you’ll get the safety, reliability, updated features, and feel of a brand-new CR-V without paying the never-been-driven sticker price.

Photo by Tigran Hambardzumyan on Unsplash The Nissan Quest was a minivan that was produced and sold by Nissan for four generations, from 1993 to 2017. Nissan discontinued the Quest after the 2017 model year due to a downturn in minivan sales in North America and opted for more focus on SUVs. It was a fairly popular vehicle when it was in production but poor safety ratings in the last years of production led to its cancellation.

Pontiac Vibe by im4t00l — CC BY-SA 2.0  The Pontiac Vibe is one of those vehicles that had a short enough production run it seems likely that there were some problems with it, at least at first glance. However, compared with other Pontiac vehicles, the Vibe actually had fewer complaints and issues. That said, why was the Pontiac Vibe taken out of production, and are there good and bad model years you should pay attention to?

Acura TLX by Mr.choppers — CC-BY-SA-4.0 The Acura TLX is a luxury model from Acura, packed with features like enhanced performance and upgraded technology both inside and out. It began production in 2014 and went until 2020. If you want an Acura TLX, there are many used options for sale. Unfortunately, there are some Acura TLX years to avoid. If you’re going to spend money on a vehicle, you want one that will work for you.

Ford Explorer Sport Trac by Order_424 — CC-BY-SA-4.0 The Ford Explorer Sport Trac is a truck from the Ford brand that was only around for a brief time, beginning manufacturing in 2001 and ending in 2010. This pickup boasted four doors rather than the typical two of a truck. If you want this vehicle in a used model, you might wonder which Ford Explorer Sport Trac years to avoid.

Nissan Quest by Dinkun Chen - CC-BY-SA-4.0 SUVs are the go-to vehicles for many who need to haul people and things, but this demand often means that utility vehicles fetch a higher price on the used car scene. Savvy shoppers with the same requirements often turn to second-hand minivans for plenty of space at a lower cost. One minivan to consider is the Nissan Quest, discontinued last decade. Let’s expand on this by identifying the most reliable Nissan Quest years.