The Nissan Frontier is a great light-duty pickup truck, with its only shortcoming being that it is not really apt as a working vehicle, as stated by many owners.
This is the main reason why so many buyers end up trading or selling their Nissan Frontier after just a year of purchasing it. Frontier owners have claimed that “the compact Frontier has the same shortcomings for hauling and towing while also having the worst fuel economy in its class.”
Citroen Pluriel
Originally marketed as a fun car for young people, the 2002 Citroen Pluriel was a great car that provided everything you'd ever dreamed of. That is, besides having to manually remove and assemble the roof on your own.
This nuisance, along with average performance, had buyers returning or trading the Pluriel within the first year.
Honda Ridgeline
Honda's Ridgeline model was the company's first attempt at finding its way into the pickup market. It was a great-looking pickup that followed Honda’s build to the letter and was instantly recognizable as part of the automaker's lineup. Despite all the love, effort, and cash that went into the making of the Ridgeline, it just couldn't live up to its expectations and received extremely poor reviews.
One reviewer commented: “The Ridgeline can’t really do what most people who like trucks need it to do. Sure, some homeowners and weekend warriors may actually need a 10,000-lb towing capacity, but the Honda Ridgeline is probably just right for most.” It was also called the “anti-truck” by another reviewer.
BMW X1
The turbocharged, four-cylinder engine BMW X1 is a fine piece of machinery. It is considered to be one of BMW's best and smallest crossovers, with smooth handling that makes it incredibly enjoyable to drive.
Any car manufactured by BMW will be an excellent one, but the X1 does have a few flaws that make around 10 percent of its owners say goodbye to it within a year of ownership. Owners have reported that the X1 gets quite loud on a freeway, and the driving gets a little difficult when you hit a rough road.
Land Rover Discovery Sport
Land Rover is a known car brand, especially when it comes to adventurous driving off the beaten path. And their Discovery Sport model is a favorite for people that are looking to spend a fair amount of time going on adventures. The powerful engine and off-road features make the Land Rover Discovery Sport an excellent choice for explorers.
Unfortunately, even though this luxurious, powerful SUV is practical for off-road and everyday driving alike, the expensive maintenance costs and reliability problems cause almost 12 percent of buyers to say goodbye within the first 11 months of purchase.