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The 10 least satisfying new cars, according to Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports' owner satisfaction survey doesn't just cover the cars people enjoy. Here are the 10 cars owners reported as being the least satisfying.

Andrew Krok
Cars are Andrew's jam, as is strawberry. After spending years as a regular ol' car fanatic, he started working his way through the echelons of the automotive industry, starting out as social-media director of a small European-focused garage outside of Chicago. From there, he moved to the editorial side, penning several written features in Total 911 Magazine before becoming a full-time auto writer, first for a local Chicago outlet and then for CNET Cars.
Andrew Krok
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1 of 20 Acura

Acura ILX

CR claimed the ILX's stiff suspension mixes oddly with its otherwise "mundane" handling, and there's a whole lot of road noise to contend with.

2017 Chevrolet Trax
3 of 20 Andrew Krok/Roadshow

Chevrolet Trax

According to CR, the cabin is cramped, the ride is harsh and the pricing can get a little crazy.

2017 Chevrolet Trax
4 of 20 Andrew Krok/Roadshow

Chevrolet Trax

Overall, the 2017 Trax should hit all the right spots for urban buyers that want something a bit more capacious than a subcompact sedan.

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5 of 20 Dodge

Dodge Grand Caravan

Believe it or not, Dodge still sells this thing, and all it takes is one quick look at the new Pacifica to see why this isn't very satisfying.

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6 of 20 Dodge

Dodge Grand Caravan

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7 of 20 Dodge

Dodge Journey

CR called the interior "confining" and griped about poor IIHS crash-test performance and bad fuel economy.

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8 of 20 Dodge

Dodge Journey

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9 of 20 Ford

Ford Transit Connect

The interior is "low-rent," standard features are sparse and its base four-cylinder engine has lackluster economy.

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10 of 20 Ford

Ford Transit Connect

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11 of 20 Fiat

Fiat 500

CR pointed out the 500's poor IIHS crash-test rating, its "awkward" driving position and mediocre base engine.

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13 of 20 Infiniti

Infiniti QX60

CR claims the QX60's handling "lacks agility" and that its V6 only provides for mediocre fuel economy.

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14 of 20 Infiniti
Mercedes-Benz GLA
15 of 20 Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz GLA

The worst-rated car of the bunch, CR derided the GLA-Class' dual-clutch transmission, visibility and road noise.

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16 of 20 Mercedes-Benz
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17 of 20 Nissan

Nissan Sentra

The Sentra, despite a recent redesign, "trails the class," Consumer Reports wrote. 'Nuff said.

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18 of 20 Nissan
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19 of 20 Nissan

Nissan Versa Sedan

CR referred to Nissan's littlest sedan as "cheap," "noisy" and "a bare-bones penalty box." Ouch.

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20 of 20 Nissan

Nissan Versa

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