Consumer Reports' annual assessment of the worst car brands places Jeep, Land Rover, GMC, Dodge, and Alfa Romeo at the bottom. Jeep models, including the 2026 Wrangler, score poorly for fuel economy, wind noise, and interior comfort, compounded by low reliability scores. Land Rover suffers from high repair costs and frequent breakdowns despite luxurious interiors. GMC vehicles like the Terrain and Acadia face below-average reliability, though the Sierra truck remains popular. Dodge models, especially the Hornet, have low reliability and crash test scores. Alfa Romeo offers engaging driving but has reliability issues and inconvenient design quirks like the B-pillar on the Giulia. These rankings impact brand perception and pre-owned values, though Jeep and Dodge retain strong sales despite the ratings.