If you have any comments about any information on this page, please put it here in the comment section of this original post, rather than the comments of the vehicles below. Thanks!

Also, I will up vote and down vote the 'answer' posts below to order them by make. I will have Toyota vehicles have a vote of 1 and Honda vehicles have a vote of 0. If I decide to include other makes like the Lexus division I might make that a vote of -1. I do this for organization as the 'answers' are organized through "Most Voted" as standard, not that I hate Lexus or anything like that. I would appreciate if any comments/votes are done on this original post rather than any below. Thank You!
Note: This is a flexible and progressive page.

Good job you are doing there. I respect your efforts to help others👍

Nice work. Are you going to provide links for each problem, so that owners of those vehicles can find more information, such as solutions, or manufacturer repair programs?

[Update] To view information about sources and more on buying a used vehicle, scroll down to the Owner Reports page.

If you have inquiries about a certain Toyota/Honda/Lexus/Acura model please just put it here and I could do that model year (range) next

@Kerem as of 2/7/21 are the vehicles below all up to date on the issues?

@daywalker
I am still working on it, there are more issues than you can think of.
Again, if anyone is wondering about a certain vehicle, I could do that one next.

@Kerem what about Toyota Highlander, Toyota Sequoia, Lexus RX, Lexus ES, and Lexus GX next?

@daywalker
Sure, I'll add those.

@Kerem let’s add Toyota Sienna.

@Kerem Toyota Tacoma and Tundra next?

Feel free to add common problems to a vehicle below as long as it follows the general format.

@Kerem let’s add Honda Odyssey

Member opinions on specific cars:
https://carkiller.com/scottykilmer/qa/should-i-buy-this-car-3/#post-71638

Hi Kerem,
Do you have info about the Toyota Rav4 (2013-2016) model? Thank you so much for your insight 😊

@lexusluv They seem to be relatively trouble free, but the later in the generation the more the kinks will be worked out (2016-2018 seems to be the best).
It seems the earlier years had some EVAP system problems and other kinks like ABS problems and a hard to see infotainment.
https://repairpal.com/2013-toyota-rav4/problems
https://www.carcomplaints.com/Toyota/RAV4/2013/
Also, if you don't need AWD stick to the FWD as AWD vehicles tend to have more expensive repairs and more expensive ones as well.
https://www.carcomplaints.com/Toyota/RAV4/2016/
Toyota seems to improve the RAV4 as the model years progress, the later the better.
This can also be seen in their crash test ratings:
https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/toyota/rav4-4-door-suv/2013
https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/toyota/rav4-4-door-suv/2015
https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/toyota/rav4-4-door-suv/2018

I didn't include those model years as there wasn't anything really major about them, but rather a lot of small annoyances with the earlier 2013-2015 years. You really can't go wrong but its a situation of 2018>2017>2016>2015>2014>2013
Good luck car buying!

@lexuslux
Lots of Toyotas had transmission problems around 100k miles because people didn't change their ATF.

@Kerem Hi i'm new here and i really appreciate all of the work you put into this. I've been hoping to get in touch with Scotty and ask him if he would do a toyota model/production year review series that details what issues plagued what cars. However, it seems you are doing just that here! I'm currently trying to buy a cheap toyota suv that will last and last and last with little to no issues. I don't need it to be new, 4wd or a large engine. My budget is between 5k to 9k. Do you have any recommendations? I don't mind high mileage as long as it's expected to last a long time. I know what i'm asking for is a lot, but if you could just recommend a model or two with production years that are affordable and known to last i would really appreciate it. Thank you for your time!

@bleysinhazen can you create a new thread asking that question? We are trying to keep the threads organized. Also, you may get more answers and insight that way. Thank you much.

@DayWalker I'll do that, thank you.

@bleysinhazen
What about the 2009-2012 Toyota RAV4?

2009 2.4; Excessive Oil Consumption

1998-2002 I4; Excessive Oil Consumption

2003 Manual transmission; Transmission Failure

(Less common) but significant amount of manual transmission issues on MY 2004-2008 as well

2014-2015; Rattling Dashboard

Older models, most commonly 1990s and 2000s, with mileage over 100k; Engine Won't Crank Due To Starter

2009 1.8 (2ZR-FE); Excessive Oil Consumption

2014+ Le Eco trim; Valvematic problems

2007-2009 2.4; Excessive Oil Consumption

2018; Transmission Shifting Roughly

2002; Stripped Head Bolts

2002; Transmission Failure

2012-2016; Multiple transmission issues: Torque converter failure, transmission failure, shudder, slipping, etc. 2012-2014 6 speed automatic has a TSB for the Torque Converter.

1999; Extremly common check engine light on showing engine issues for various issues

2012-2014; Smells come from AC/Heater vents

2007, 2009; ABS/traction control light turns on speedometer and tachometer go crazy
Owners with this issue note Both Toyota and their mechanics can not figure out the issue, while their car drives fine but the the guages are not working and abs light it on
 

Update, We would recommend anybody looking into a used Toyota Camry to avoid the 2007-2009 model years at all costs, and to be wary with certain model years between the XV30 and XV70 generations.
Major engine and transmission issues stand out in these generations, so buy smart!

2017-2018 1.5; Oil Dilution

2007-2011; Premature Tire Wear

2012-2014; Grinding noise at startup

2015-2016 Honda CR-V; If you want a vehicle that vibrates the heck out of you at idle and has a class action lawsuit for it, this is the one for you!

2015; If you fixed the crazy engine vibrations, now you have the task to fix the transmission vibration that came with the refresh of the Honda CR-V, with an all new Continuously Variable automatic Transmission.

We suggest for those looking at a used Honda CR-V to be wary with the 2015 model year for multiple reasons.

Failed A/C compressor

2001-2002 Automatic Transmission; Transmission failure

2006-2008; Cracked Engine Blocks

2012-2015; (Extremely) Uncomfortable Seats

2016; AC not working properly

2006-2011 ; A/C Compressor Clutch Failure

2006-2011 ; Driver and Passenger Airbag Failure (Shown as deployed)

2006-2008 2.4; Excessive Oil Consumption

2001-2003 Automatic Transmission; Insert every single transmission problem you can think of

2019; Transmission hesitates and lurches

2006; Sudden Loss of Engine Oil With No Warning

2006-2008; Cracked Dashboard

2005-2016 (according to Scotty):
Oil leak due to VVT-i system
More info:
https://repairpal.com/massive-oil-leak-and-loss-of-oil-pressure-150

2012; Paint peeling
2008-2009; Excessive Oil Consumption

2003-2009: Rear Hatch Handle Assembly Failure. (Not the buttons, not the latch, but the long plastic piece that holds the handle and button.)

2006-2009; Headlights go off or fail to work

2010; Major Excessive Oil Consumption

2005-2011; Excessive Oil Consumption

2016; Windshield easily cracks

Update, We recommend anyone looking to purchase a used Toyota Prius to avoid the 2010 model year at all costs due to the extremly major and common Excessive Oil Consumption issues, and the many kinks Toyota has not been able to solve since the early 2000s, like the headlights shutting off while driving.

2011; Total loss of power from engine while accelerating

2007-2008; various transmission issues

2017; transmission issues

2004; Dashboard cracking

2006-2010 2.4; Ridiculously Excessive Oil Consumption

Should I buy a used Toyota Camry or Honda Accord?

The Honda Pilot You Should Avoid, according to Consumer Reports

Check out the Honda Pilot section of this page for more information.

Please Don't Buy a Used Hyundai

2003 Honda Accord - Transmission failure and not shifting properly.

good call; 2003-2005; Transmission failure

Note: 2003-2004 involved in California 5 speed automatic transmission lawsuit:
https://www.carcomplaints.com/news/2021/honda-5-speed-transmission-class-action-settlement.shtml

2008-2017; Uncomfortable Seats

1999-2002: Driver Side Door Latch Failure with High Mileage

1998-2002; Transmission Failure

2007-2010; Premature Break Wear

1999; Engine shuts off while driving

Various model years, most common late 90s and early 2000s; No start due to ignition switch failure

2008-2009; Premature rear brake failure

2008-2010 (both engines); Excessive Oil Consumption

2016; Transmission jerking

can you add this under the Honda Odyssey section in the format that I am using
Thanks!

Honda Odysseys have transmission problems. At least 100,000 miles, the sensor goes bad for the fuel door and the left slide door.

2014-2015; Transmission clunking or jerking

1999-2004; transmission failure, transmission failure, transmission failure, transmission failure, have we mentioned transmission failure?

We recommend anybody looking to buy a Honda Odyssey to avoid the 1999-2004 years AT ALL COSTS.

2010-2013 Acura MDX
2011-2012 Acura RL
2009-2014 Acura TL
2010-2013 Acura ZDX

Above vehicles with the 3.7 V6 are prone to excessive oil consumption. A class action law suit is being persued by owners: https://www.carcomplaints.com/news/2020/acura-oil-consumption-settlement-reached.shtml

To do research on used cars including ones to avoid (major problems listed), please check out the official Used Car Buying page: https://carkiller.com/scottykilmer/qa/used/

To check out Technical Service Bulletins for Toyota models, click here.
To check out Technical Service Bulletins for other makes' models, click here.
To check for vehicle recalls (United States), click here.
To check for vehicle recalls (Canada), click here .

Other research site used: http://www.repairpal.com

About 80% of all Toyota vehicles sold from 1996 to 2016 were still on the roads in 2016. (Toyota)

Of the Toyota Camry models sold during the 15 year period from 1996 to 2010, 90% were still on the roads as of 2010. (RL Polk)

In the country of Afghanistan, which has horrendous road conditions, around 90% of all vehicles sold all variants of the Toyota Corolla. In fact, finding parts for any vehicle that is not a Toyota Corolla is nearly impossible.

Sea of Corollas in Afghanistan traffic:

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if you summarize the information I'll put it in the FAQ

@mountainmanjoe
Done!
https://carkiller.com/scottykilmer/qa/should-i-buy-this-car-summary/#post-70902