{"id":1784,"date":"2026-01-14T14:51:57","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T19:51:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.salaryfor.com\/blog\/?p=1784"},"modified":"2026-04-07T09:33:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T13:33:15","slug":"consumer-reports-has-removed-these-18-vehicles-from-their-recommended-list-for-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/salaryfor.com\/blog\/consumer-reports-has-removed-these-18-vehicles-from-their-recommended-list-for-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Consumer Reports has removed these 18 vehicles from their Recommended list for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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  1. GMC Acadia<\/strong>: Scored 14\/100, cited for transmission and brake issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Cadillac XT5<\/strong>: Reliability dropped below average.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Chevrolet Equinox<\/strong>: The 2025 model lost its recommended status.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Chevrolet Blazer EV<\/strong>: Reliability score of 19\/100.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Rivian R1T<\/strong>: Scored 18\/100; flagged for battery and suspension defects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Mazda CX-90<\/strong>: Score of 23\/100; removed due to engine and steering issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Mazda CX-90 PHEV<\/strong>: Scored 20\/100.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Honda Prologue<\/strong>: Scored 25\/100.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Kia EV9<\/strong>: Scored 24\/100.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Kia EV6<\/strong>: Scored 25\/100.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. Genesis GV60<\/strong>: Scored 21\/100.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  12. Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid<\/strong>: Scored 26\/100.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  13. Audi Q4 E-Tron<\/strong>: Dropped due to climate and electrical issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  14. Volvo XC60 PHEV<\/strong>: Reliability fell below average.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  15. Volkswagen Jetta<\/strong>: Flagged as least reliable in its category.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  16. Volkswagen Taos<\/strong>: Flagged as least reliable in its category.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  17. Ford Explorer<\/strong>: Lost its previous recommendation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  18. Hyundai Santa Fe<\/strong>: Removed following reliability declines.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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