These are the worst cars in Germany

Five cars in Germany failed general inspections. Certain models always disappoint, while others shine. Here you can find out which brands and models stand out.

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Which cars will remain reliable as they age, and which ones pose risks? The TÜV report has the answer. It is based on the results of 10.2 million routine inspections by the testing agency and shows which models perform well and which have flaws.

What stands out?

Electric vehicles are also launched for the first time

More than 20% of cars are found to have major defects during general inspection (HU). About 150,000 people were classified as “unsafe to traffic” and had to go to a pit immediately. About 15,000 factories were so unsafe that they were immediately shut down.

The TÜV report also tested electric vehicles for the first time, with mixed results. The Volkswagen e-Golf's performance is convincing: its defect rate of 3.4% ranks ninth among vehicles two to three years old. Tesla's Model 3 is at the other end of the spectrum. It ranked last with a defect rate of 14.2%.

In general, however, the following applies: “Electric vehicles are not technically safer or less safe than internal combustion engine vehicles,” the report said.

Best cars in TÜV report

The Honda Jazz tops the TÜV rankings: with a defect rate of only 2.4%, it leads among vehicles two to three years old. Followed by Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan (2.5%) and Audi Q2 (2.6%).

The Porsche 911 Carrera has long been a favorite, dominating the four- to five-year-old and six-to-seven-year-old car categories.

The following models perform particularly well in various market segments:

Worst performing companies in TÜV report

Tesla and Dacia disappoint

Dacia Dokker: This is the worst of the eight to nine year old cars.Image: PD

Cars at the bottom of TÜV’s rankings have alarmingly high defect rates. Among cars that are two to three years old, Tesla Model 3 accounts for 14.2%, ranking at the bottom. Leader: Ford Mondeo, 13.2%. The Skoda Scala (11.8%) and Skoda Superb (11.3%) also performed poorly.

And the defect rate increases significantly with age. Among vehicles 10 to 11 years old, the Dacia Logan achieved an astonishing 39.6%, followed by the Dacia Duster (34.1%) and the Renault Twingo (33.0%). The Renault Megane (32.7%) and Citroën C3 (31.9%) also performed poorly.

Dacia Logan (Picture: Station Wagon Variant MCV) It's the worst car out there that's ten to eleven years old.Image: PD

For cars 12 to 13 years old, the situation looks even worse: The Renault Twingo topped the negative list with a defect rate of 41.5%, followed by the Dacia Logan (41%) and the Renault Clio (39.8%). Dacia Sandero (39.4%) and Renault Mégane (36.5%) are also well below average.

Renault Twingo: This is the worst car of twelve to thirteen years old.Image: T Online

What electric cars were checked out?

According to TÜV report (see source) They are:

The new TÜV report is based on 10.2 million routine inspections of vehicles carried out by the TÜV between July 2022 and June 2023. A total of 228 different vehicle types were examined, including 10 battery electric vehicles (BEV).

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