Consumer Report's 10 Worst Vehicles

Choosing the right new car can be a challenge. There are over 260 models to pick from, and there are myriad factors to consider, from price to safety.

Consumer Reports makes this process easier through its exhaustive test program and surveys. They work to not only point consumers toward the best cars, but also steer them away from the worst.

Each year, Consumer Reports presents the best models in 10 popular categories as its Top Picks.

Those picks are models that shine in their tests, safety evaluations, and reliability and owner satisfaction survey data collected from members. And then there are the worst picks, presented here.

These cars, SUVs, and trucks have the lowest Overall Score in their classes, meaning the combination of test scores, reliability, and owner satisfaction puts them at the bottom. In other words, these are the cars that by all measures should be avoided. Every other model in their class is better.

Click here to see all ten, including worst minivan and worst compact SUV.