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The consumer magazine conducts tests all year round, and although it says it often comes across very good cars, the 12 on its “disappointing” list “fail miserably.”- Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara: Ride, handling, braking, wind noise, fit and finish, fuel economy, seat comfort, reliability, visibility, access
- Smart ForTwo Passion: Transmission, need for premium fuel, seats only two, acceleration, agility, noise
- Scion iQ: Ride, noise, acceleration, steering, driving position, fit and finish, radio controls, blind spots, tiny rear seat
- Mitsubishi i SE: Short range, long charging time, weak cabin heat, Spartan accommodations, acceleration, ride, agility, seats only four, complicated radio, headlights
- Chevrolet Spark 1LT: Acceleration, transmission, ride, noise, front-seat comfort, driving position, controls
- Toyota FJ Cruiser: Visibility, ride, handling, noise, fuel economy, fit and finish, access
- Toyota Yaris LE: Noise, ride, agility, driving position, front-seat comfort, fit and finish, radio controls, rear visibility
- Dodge Avenger SXT (four-cylinder): Engine noise, acceleration, braking, handling, rear visibility, transmission, driving position, fuel economy
- Jeep Compass Latitude: Engine noise, acceleration, driving position, front-seat comfort, rear visibility, cornering limits, braking, reliability
- Dodge Ram 2500 Laramie (6.7L inline six-cylinder): Ride, noise, handling, transmission, high step-in, complicated optional radio, reliability
- Toyota Tacoma (V6): Ride, handling, driving position, high step-in, low rear seat
- Jeep Patriot Latitude: Engine noise, acceleration, driving position, front-seat comfort, complicated optional radio
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