Tesla ranks dead last in used car reliability study, but there’s a catch

Electrek
By Fred LambertDec 11, 2025, 11:48 am100 pts
Consumer Reports is out with its latest study on used car reliability, and the headlines are already circulating: Tesla has landed at the very bottom of the list. The study, which examines 5-to-10-year-old vehicles, ranks Tesla 26th out of 26 brands, placing it behind Chrysler, Dodge, and even Jeep – brands…

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